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UK economy finally bigger than before pandemic in November
January 14, 2022
UK economy finally bigger than before pandemic in November
LONDON, Jan 14 (Reuters) – Britain’s economy grew by a much stronger-than-expected 0.9% in November, finally taking it above its…
Russia says Ukraine talks hit ‘dead end’, Poland warns of risk of war
January 13, 2022
Russia says Ukraine talks hit ‘dead end’, Poland warns of risk of war
VIENNA/MOSCOW, Jan 13 (Reuters) – Poland’s foreign minister said on Thursday that Europe was closer to war than any time…
Quebec tax on unvaccinated may be lawful but sets risky precedent – experts
January 13, 2022
Quebec tax on unvaccinated may be lawful but sets risky precedent – experts
TORONTO, Jan 12 (Reuters) – A proposal by Quebec to tax unvaccinated people may be lawful but may also go…
No vax, pay tax, says Canada’s Quebec as health system struggles
January 13, 2022
No vax, pay tax, says Canada’s Quebec as health system struggles
Jan 11 (Reuters) – Quebec, Canada’s second most populous province, is planning to force adults refusing to get COVID-19 vaccinated…
U.S. Senate Democrats unveil Russia sanctions bill to bolster Ukraine
January 13, 2022
U.S. Senate Democrats unveil Russia sanctions bill to bolster Ukraine
WASHINGTON, Jan 12 (Reuters) – U.S. Senate Democrats on Wednesday unveiled a bill to impose sweeping sanctions on top Russian…
Top Senate Republican blasts Biden’s ‘rant’ on voter rights, vows to oppose bill
January 13, 2022
Top Senate Republican blasts Biden’s ‘rant’ on voter rights, vows to oppose bill
WASHINGTON, Jan 12 (Reuters) – Top U.S. Senate Republican Mitch McConnell on Wednesday blasted President Joe Biden’s push for a…
Factbox: From sleaze scandal to lockdown parties: trying times for UK PM Johnson
January 13, 2022
Factbox: From sleaze scandal to lockdown parties: trying times for UK PM Johnson
LONDON, Jan 12 (Reuters) – British Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s leadership credentials have been badly tarnished by controversies and missteps…
US consumer prices soared 7% in past year, most since 1982
January 12, 2022
US consumer prices soared 7% in past year, most since 1982
WASHINGTON (AP) — Prices paid by US consumers jumped seven percent in December from a year earlier, the highest inflation…
‘No ultimatums’: Russia sets out security demands at NATO meeting
January 12, 2022
‘No ultimatums’: Russia sets out security demands at NATO meeting
BRUSSELS, Jan 12 (Reuters) – Russia laid out its demands for security guarantees in Europe to NATO’s 30 allies on…
Twin panda cubs debut at Tokyo zoo, woo devoted fans
January 12, 2022
Twin panda cubs debut at Tokyo zoo, woo devoted fans
TOKYO (AP) — Twin panda cubs made their first public appearance Wednesday before devoted fans in Tokyo, but they will…