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In Russia’s Ukraine plans, how much does the mud matter?
February 14, 2022
In Russia’s Ukraine plans, how much does the mud matter?
MOSCOW (AP) — The Russian expression “tanks don’t fear mud” is common enough that it’s been the title of a…
Hong Kong leader says fifth COVID wave has ‘overwhelmed’ city’s capacity
February 14, 2022
Hong Kong leader says fifth COVID wave has ‘overwhelmed’ city’s capacity
HONG KONG, Feb 14 (Reuters) – Hong Kong’s is being overwhelmed by the “onslaught” of COVID-19 infections, its leader said…
Japan welcomes IAEA’s inquiry into Fukushima water release
February 14, 2022
Japan welcomes IAEA’s inquiry into Fukushima water release
TOKYO, Feb 14 (Reuters) – The Japanese government welcomes the International Atomic Energy Agency’s review on the safety of releasing…
Key US-Canada bridge reopens as Ottawa protest persists
February 14, 2022
Key US-Canada bridge reopens as Ottawa protest persists
WINDSOR, Ontario (AP) — The busiest U.S.-Canada border crossing was open Monday after protesters demonstrating against COVID-19 measures blocked it…
Ukraine president’s ratings fall as crisis with Russia brews
February 14, 2022
Ukraine president’s ratings fall as crisis with Russia brews
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — As a political novice making an unlikely run to be Ukraine’s president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy vowed to…
Flights to Ukraine halted, redirected as crisis brews
February 13, 2022
Flights to Ukraine halted, redirected as crisis brews
MOSCOW (AP) — Some airlines have canceled or diverted flights to Ukraine amid heightened fears that an invasion by Russia…
For Asian American women, Olympics reveal a harsh duality
February 13, 2022
For Asian American women, Olympics reveal a harsh duality
BEIJING (AP) — Across two pandemic Olympics set in Asian countries, Asian American women fronting the Games have encountered a…
Blockades on Canada-US border continue as protests swell
February 13, 2022
Blockades on Canada-US border continue as protests swell
WINDSOR, Ontario (AP) — Protesters opposed to COVID-19 vaccine mandates and other restrictions withdrew their vehicles from a key U.S.-Canadian…
Queries on doping, harassment, ineptitude at Olympics
February 13, 2022
Queries on doping, harassment, ineptitude at Olympics
BEIJING (AP) — The biggest questions at the Beijing Olympics on Saturday hardly centered on who would win the six…
US, Japan, South Korea meet in Hawaii to discuss North Korea
February 13, 2022
US, Japan, South Korea meet in Hawaii to discuss North Korea
HONOLULU (AP) — U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken met his Japanese and South Korean counterparts Saturday in Hawaii to…