U.S. Senate Votes To Overturn Transit Mask Mandate; Biden Vows Veto
The U.S. Senate voted 57 to 40 on Tuesday to overturn a 13-month-old public health order requiring masks on airplanes and other forms of public transportation, drawing a quick veto threat from President Joe Biden.
U.S. Report Identifies Misogynist 'Incels' As Violence Threat
Misogynistic extremists like the "incel" who murdered two women and injured four more at a Florida yoga studio present signs that can be detected to reduce the likelihood of violent crime, a new U.S.
Indigenous Communities Meet In Ecuador To Demand End To Extractive Industries
Indigenous leaders from nine countries in the Amazon basin met in Ecuador on Tuesday and demanded South America governments halt extractive industries which damage the rainforest, urging them to respect agreements and legal rulings recognizing communities' rights over territories.
Poland Sees Signs Women Fleeing Ukraine May Be Trafficking Target
Poland has seen indications that human traffickers may be targeting refugees fleeing the Ukraine war, officials and aid workers said on Tuesday, and although trafficking cases have not been confirmed, preventative efforts are now being put in place.
Exclusive-India Acts To Seize Gap In Wheat Export Market Left By Ukraine War
India is rolling out measures to help the country become a major exporter of high-quality wheat as importers scramble for supplies after Russia's invasion of Ukraine, two government sources said.
Sanctioned Russian Oligarch Steps Down From Board Of BASF's Oil Joint Venture
Wintershall Dea AG said on Tuesday Russian oligarch German Khan, who was sanctioned by the European Union, was stepping down from its board, causing further upheaval at the German oil company with several ties to Russia.
Washington Invitation Opens Way For U.N. Expert's Guantanamo Visit
A U.N. expert told the world's top rights body on Tuesday that she had received a preliminary invitation from Washington to Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, in what could lead to the first-ever visit by one of the body's special rapporteurs.
Generali Investor Proposes Naming Insurer's Austria Chief As CEO
A leading Generali shareholder on Tuesday proposed naming the Italian insurer's head of Austria as its new chief executive, in a challenge to the reappointment of Philippe Donnet.
Russia Says It Has Written Guarantees On Iran Nuclear Deal
Russia said on Tuesday it has written guarantees it can carry out its work as a party to the Iran nuclear deal, suggesting Moscow could allow a revival of the tattered 2015 pact to go forward.
Barclays Hires From Moelis For Activism Defense, ESG Group
Barclays PLC has hired an executive from a rival bank for its mergers, acquisitions, activism and ESG advisory group as demand increases from corporate clients for those services.
Russia Says Quitting Council Of Europe
Russia says quitting Council of Europe
Nobel Laureate Stiglitz Calls On Europe To Do Without Russian Gas
Nobel laureate Stiglitz calls on Europe to do without Russian gas
LME Imposes Price Limits For The First Time After Nickel Crisis
Nickel will resume trading on the London Metal Exchange (LME) in a fixed price range for the first time on Wednesday after extreme volatility in prices triggered a rare market shutdown last week.
UK Retail Bank Capital Rules Could 'Ossify' Sector, Says Review
Rules forcing Britain's banks to wrap their retail arms with a bespoke cushion of capital should be retained for now, though they could "ossify" the sector in the longer term if left unchanged, an independent review for the finance ministry said on Tuesday.
Ex-Proud Boys Chairman Tarrio Ordered Detained Pending Trial In Capitol Riot Case
A U.S. magistrate judge in Miami on Tuesday ordered former Proud Boys chairman Enrique Tarrio be detained while he awaits trial on charges stemming from the riots at the U.S.
Abramovich Flies Into Moscow As More Oligarch Assets Are Seized In Spain
Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich jetted into Moscow on Tuesday as the Spanish government seized more assets belonging to Russia's rich and the EU prepared to ban exports of luxury goods.
Abramovich Flies Into Moscow As Yachts Are Seized And Caviar Banned In Hit To Russia's Rich
Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich jetted into Moscow on Tuesday as the Spanish government seized more assets belonging to Russia's rich and the EU banned exports of caviar and luxury goods.
Migrant Minors Face Misery In Asylum Hub Cyprus
Migrant minors face misery in asylum hub Cyprus
Ukraine Leader Entreats US As Putin Claims Invasion On Course
Ukraine leader entreats US as Putin claims invasion on course
Kyiv Mayor Invites Pope To Make Peace Plea In Ukrainian Capital
The mayor of the Ukrainian capital Kyiv has urged Pope Francis to travel to the city even in the current circumstances, saying his presence there was "key" to saving lives and achieving peace.
Portugal Opens Disciplinary Proceedings Over Abramovich's Citizenship
An inquiry into the granting of Portuguese citizenship to Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich has led to the opening of disciplinary proceedings against employees involved in the process, Lusa news agency reported on Tuesday.
Exclusive-ECB Tells Banks To Watch All Russian Clients In Widening Of Sanctions Net -sources
European Union regulators have told some banks to scrutinise transactions by all Russian and Belarusian clients, including EU residents, to ensure that they are not used to circumvent Western sanctions against Moscow, three sources told Reuters.
Coffee Traders Scramble To Redirect Russia, Ukraine Shipments
Coffee traders are scrambling to redirect shipments headed for Russia and Ukraine as trade flows to the two countries collapse due to Western sanctions imposed on Moscow and Kyiv's move to close its ports.
Fox News Cameraman, Ukrainian Journalist Killed In Ukraine
Fox News cameraman Pierre Zakrzewski and Ukrainian journalist Oleksandra "Sasha" Kuvshynova were killed in Ukraine after the vehicle in which they were traveling was struck by incoming fire, the U.S.
Eyeing Ukraine, Neutral Switzerland Mulls Defence Boost
The heads of the U.S. and Swiss air forces stressed the need for Western countries to strengthen security cooperation at an event on Tuesday that highlighted neutral Switzerland's increasingly assertive role in world affairs.
'We Can Manage' Influx Of Ukrainian Refugees, Says EU Migration Chief
All EU countries must help provide for the millions of refugees fleeing Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the bloc's top migration official said, broaching the issue of shared responsibility for those seeking shelter that has long divided Europe.
Nearly 100 Children Have Died In Russia's Invasion, Ukrainian President Says
Nearly a hundred children have died in Russia's invasion of Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy told Canadian lawmakers on Tuesday, adding that the southern Ukrainian city of Mariupol was left without means of communication and was nearly running out of food and water.
'Can You Imagine?' War-hit Ukrainian President Paints Dire Picture For Canadians
Nearly 100 children have died in Russia's invasion of Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Tuesday, pleading for more Western support and asking Canadian lawmakers in a video address to imagine the impact of such a war on their own country.
U.S. Will Run Out Of Key COVID Treatments Without More Funds, White House Says
The U.S. government will run out of supplies of COVID-19 treatments known as monoclonal antibodies as soon as late May and will have to scale back plans to get more unless Congress provides more funding, the White House said on Tuesday.
'Happiest Man' Kere First African To Win Pritzker Architecture Prize
'Happiest man' Kere first African to win Pritzker architecture prize