Category: 3. Business
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Ukraine loses Sudzha, the biggest town it had occupied in Russia's Kursk region
Ukraine’s General Staff has confirmed that it has withdrawn from the town of Sudzha,days after Russia said it had re-captured it. Continue Reading
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Stop buying American, buy European – POLITICO
“Those who buy Patriot should be offered the new-generation Franco-Italian SAMP/T. Those who buy the F-35, should be offered the Rafale. That’s the way to increase the rate of production,” he said. Macron’s comments come as European NATO members have become even more dependent on U.S…. Continue Reading
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Pope to miss Angelus delivery for fifth Sunday as he remains in hospital
Pope to miss Angelus delivery for fifth week as he remains in hospital Continue Reading
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Replacement crew arrives at ISS where two stuck astronauts remain
Just over a day after blasting off, a SpaceX crew capsule arrived at the International Space Station on Sunday, delivering the replacements for NASA’s two stuck astronauts. Continue Reading
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Trump’s move to silence pro-democracy media sparks outrage – POLITICO
Trump on Friday signed an executive order to reduce to the minimum the functions of several agencies, including the United States Agency for Global Media (USAGM,) which oversees media including VOA, RFE/RL, Office of Cuba Broadcasting, Radio Free Asia and Middle East Broadcasting… Continue Reading
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Latest news bulletin | March 16th – Midday
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Continue Reading
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Trump cuts off funding for pro-democracy media outlets VOA and RFERL
President Trump’s administration has cut off funding for Voice of America, Radio Liberty and other pro-democracy media that broadcast to undemocratic states. Continue Reading
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Rubio, Lavrov discuss ‘next steps’ on Ukraine ceasefire deal – POLITICO
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov held a call on Saturday as Washington pushes for a ceasefire in Ukraine. The two “discussed next steps to follow up on recent meetings in Saudi Arabia and agreed to continue… Continue Reading
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A 500-cubic-metre oil spill is still tainting lives in this Hungarian town
After nearly 500 cubic metres of oil spilled from an old pipe, locals are demanding compensation and accountability from the Hungarian oil company. ADVERTISEMENT In the outskirts of Gárdony, a town in central Hungary, small houses are occupied by agricultural workers and commuters…. Continue Reading
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IMF sees progress in Pakistan review, climate loan talks
A man walks past the International Monetary Fund (IMF) logo at its headquarters in Washington, US, May 10, 2018. — Reuters Staff-level agreement remains unresolved despite progress. Frequent policy shifts hinder IMF negotiations. IMF praises programme… Continue Reading