A Third Of U.S. COVID Now Caused By Omicron BA.2 As Overall Cases Fall
About one-in-three COVID-19 cases in the United States are now caused by the BA.2 Omicron sub-variant of the coronavirus, according to government data on Tuesday that also showed overall infections still declining from January's record highs.
Polish Lawmakers Seek To Unlock EU COVID Cash With Court Reform
Poland's parliament will try to thrash out a compromise on Wednesday over reforms to the Supreme Court that could unlock 36 billion euros of EU COVID-recovery grants and loans being withheld due to a dispute over judicial independence.
Swiss Prosecutors Set To Go After Russian Sanctions Busting
Swiss federal prosecutors have set up a task force to pursue potential sanctions-busting and gather evidence of war crimes connected to Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Carnival Forecasts Loss In 2022 As Ukraine Crisis Pushes Fuel Prices
Carnival Corp on Tuesday forecast a loss for the year as the U.S.
Polish Priest Prays For Peace As He Takes In 24 Ukrainian Refugees
A Polish priest who has taken 24 Ukrainian refugees into his home says he hopes prayer can bring an end to the war, as Poland struggles to accommodate more than 2 million new arrivals fleeing a Russian invasion of their homeland.
Two Thirds Of Luxembourg Funds With Big Russia Exposure Suspended, Watchdog Says
Two thirds of funds in Luxembourg with heavy Russian exposure have been suspended following the Ukraine invasion, the Grand Duchy's securities regulator said on Tuesday, adding that the sector's Russian exposure is limited to 0.3% of total assets under management.
'Living In A Frightening Situation'- Estonian Women Learn To Fight
Early on a Sunday morning fifteen women in rural Estonia listen to an instructor explain the inner workings of rifles and bullets, after spending a freezing night in self-built tents.
Riyadh Gets U.S. Military Help As Washington Seeks Better Ties
The United States has stepped up its military support for Saudi Arabia over the past few months following missile strikes on the kingdom by the Yemeni Houthi group, Western diplomats said, an indication that Washington is trying to mend its strained ties with traditional Gulf allies.
Russian Newspaper Blames Army Death Toll Report On Hackers
A Russian newspaper has accused hackers of planting fake news on its website after a report briefly appeared there saying nearly 10,000 Russian soldiers had been killed in Ukraine.
Russian News Website Blames Hack For Report Of Nearly 10,000 Army Deaths In Ukraine
A Russian newspaper has accused hackers of planting fake news on its website after a report appeared there for more than six hours saying nearly 10,000 Russian soldiers had been killed in Ukraine.
Robinhood Ups Fintech Competition With New Debit Card Launch
Robinhood Markets Inc on Tuesday launched a new debit card that would allow spare change investing as it looks to expand beyond trading and into more consumer finance verticals, heating up competition with fintech giants Chime and PayPal.
Ukrainians In Strategic Mykolaiv Staying To The End
Ukrainians in strategic Mykolaiv staying to the end
Analysis-Climate Goals Take Second Place As EU States Cut Petrol Prices
A growing number of European countries are cutting fuel taxes to lower surging pump petrol prices.
U.S., UK 'Getting Close' To Deal To Lift Steel Tariffs -Raimondo
The United States and Britain are "getting close" to a deal that would remove U.S.
Trade Deal To Lift Tariffs On British Steel, U.S. Whiskey, Motorcycles - Sources
The United States and Britain are expected to announce an end to a long-running steel trade dispute on Tuesday, granting a UK duty-free import quota of over 500,000 tonnes of British-made steel annually, people familiar with the deal said.
New Trade Deal To Lift Tariffs On British Steel, U.S. Motorcycles, Whiskey
The United States and Britain ended a four-year dispute over U.S.
New U.S.-U.K. Trade Deal Cuts Tariffs On British Steel, American Motorcycles, Bourbon
The United States and Britain ended a four-year dispute over U.S.
Police Seek Motive In Deadly Sweden School Attack
Police seek motive in deadly Sweden school attack
Fleeing Ukrainian Athletes Welcomed By Clubs In Bosnia, Bulgaria
Sports clubs in Bulgaria and Bosnia are providing refuge, training and competition for athletes escaping war in another show of global solidarity for Ukraine.
In Climate Fight, Rich Nations Must Give Up Oil First: Report
In climate fight, rich nations must give up oil first: report
Wall Street Rises As Bank Shares Rally, Nike Boosts Dow
U.S. stocks rose on Tuesday, as bank shares gained on growing bets of aggressive interest rate increases by the Federal Reserve and sportswear maker Nike climbed after upbeat quarterly results.
Wall Street Rises As Technology, Bank Shares Rally
The Nasdaq led Wall Street's main indexes higher on Tuesday as investors bought the dip in technology stocks, while briefly taking in their stride a more aggressive tone by the Federal Reserve to raise the cost of borrowing to tame inflation.
Eastern Europe Struggles To Cope As Ukraine Refugee Exodus Hits 3.5 Million
More than 3.5 million people have fled abroad from the war in Ukraine, United Nations data showed on Tuesday, leaving Eastern Europe scrambling to provide them with care, schools and jobs even as daily numbers crossing borders ease.
Europe Struggles To Meet Mounting Needs Of Ukraine's Fleeing Millions
More than 3.5 million people have fled abroad from the war in Ukraine, United Nations data showed on Tuesday, leaving Eastern Europe scrambling to provide them with care, schools and jobs even as daily numbers crossing borders ease.
Chalco's Net Profit Hits 14-year High After Surge In Metals Prices
Aluminum Corp of China Ltd, known as Chalco, said on Tuesday its net income surged 564.6% in 2021 to log its best performance in 14 years, thanks to rising alumina and aluminium prices and higher production.
Analysis-China Eastern Faces More Losses, Regulatory Scrutiny After Plane Crash
China Eastern Airlines faces deepening losses and closer regulatory scrutiny following the crash of a Boeing 737-800 jet on Monday with 132 people on board.
'My Flesh Was Burning': Uganda Accused Of Torture Again
Ronald Ssegawa said Ugandan security agents pulled him off the streets in January last year, burned him and pulled out his fingernails. His crime: supporting the opposition.
Boardrooms With More Women Deliver More On Climate, Says Arabesque
Companies with more women on their boards are more likely to be on track to meet global climate goals, analysis by investment research and asset manager Arabesque showed on Tuesday.
Putin Keeps Loyalty Of Russian Political Elite Despite Outcry
Putin keeps loyalty of Russian political elite despite outcry
For 25 Cents A Day, Poor Nigerians Get A Shot At Science Education
A Nigerian school is targeting students from poor families to give them a chance to excel at science, maths and engineering for a fee of 100 naira (25 cents) a day, hoping they can hone skills to help their families escape poverty.