U.N. Says No Evidence To Back Russian Claim Of Ukraine Biological Weapons Program
The United Nations on Friday said it had no evidence Ukraine had a biological weapons program while Washington and its allies accused Russia of spreading the unproven claim as a possible prelude to launching its own biological or chemical attacks.
Factbox-India And Pakistan's Nuclear Arsenals
India's defence ministry on Friday said a missile had been accidentally fired into neighbouring Pakistan after a "technical malfunction", putting the spotlight once again on the nuclear arsenals of the South Asian arch rivals.
Chile's Millennial President Takes Office With Plans For Change
Chile's millennial president takes office with plans for change
As EV Demand Rises, Biden Officials Warm To New Mines
U.S. regulators are warming to approving new domestic sources of electric vehicle battery metals, as Washington bids to avoid a reliance on strategic minerals imports similar to that on crude oil.
Tobacco Group BAT To Exit Russia, Cuts 2022 Outlook
Camel and Lucky Strike cigarette maker British American Tobacco Plc said on Friday it would exit Russia and cut its fiscal 2022 guidance as a result, the latest company to leave the country due to worries about the safety of its employees.
Chile's Millennial President Boric Takes Office
Chile's millennial president Boric takes office
Colombian Conflict Victims Will Head To Congress After Sunday Vote
Colombians from areas hard hit by nearly six decades of fighting will for the first time on Sunday elect victims of the conflict to serve as special lawmakers in Congress, fulfilling part of the terms of a 2016 peace accord.
Column-Markets Wary Of 'Butterfly Effect' If Russia Defaults: McGeever
Russian sovereign defaults evoke nervy times on Wall Street.
U.S. Immigration Enforcement Targets More Serious Offenders As Overall Arrests Plummet
Arrests and deportations of immigrants living illegally in the United States plummeted in 2021 compared with 2020, while more of those arrested were convicted of serious crimes in keeping with a shifting strategy under U.S.
In A Mykolaiv Morgue, Corpses Pile Up In The Snow
In a Mykolaiv morgue, corpses pile up in the snow
Spain's Meroil Won't Break Ties With Lukoil, Confident Of No Sanctions Impact
Spanish oil operator Meroil has no plans to sell its 50% stake in a joint venture with Russia's Lukoil in a Barcelona oil terminal due to the conflict in Ukraine, a top executive told Reuters on Friday.
Atlantia Sees 27% Rise In Profit To 2024 As It Opens New Chapter
Italy's Atlantia expects its core profit to rise by 27% by 2024, it said on Friday, as traffic on motorways and in airports it operates recovers and the infrastructure group expands into adjacent sectors.
The Saver's Dilemma: Where To Put Your Cash Now?
Cash savers are between a rock and a hard place right now.
Analysis-Ukraine War Upending Central Europe's Post-COVID Car Revival
Russia's invasion of Ukraine is hitting hopes of renewed growth in central Europe's car industry this year following the pandemic, stoking risks of sharper economic slowdowns.
'Heroic Spirits': Women Rush To Ukraine's Defence
'Heroic spirits': Women rush to Ukraine's defence
ECB Looking At Ways To Let Ukrainian Refugees Convert Cash -sources
The European Central Bank is working on a financial facility to let millions of Ukrainian refugees convert their savings into hard currency, to help them make a new start in Europe as they flee war at home, three sources with direct knowledge said.
War, Inflation Threaten World Economy
War, inflation threaten world economy
Europe's Carmakers Scramble To Replace Ukrainian Auto Parts
Carmakers including Volkswagen and BMW are scrambling to find alternative sources of vital parts made in Ukraine from as far afield as China and Mexico, as Russia's invasion halts assembly lines and breaks complex supply chains.
Ukraine Paralympic Athletes To Help War-torn Homeland
Ukraine Paralympic athletes to help war-torn homeland
Brazil Central Bank Announces Tougher Rules For Fintechs
Brazil's central bank announced tougher rules for fintechs on Friday, saying that payment institutions will be subject to regulations based on their size and complexity and raising standards for required capital.
US, Allies To End Normal Trade Relations With Russia
US, allies to end normal trade relations with Russia
Defence Firms Ramp Up Pitch To Exit Sustainability Wilderness
Largely ignored by the growing ranks of Europe's socially minded investors, defence firms see a fresh chance to argue for a place in portfolios after Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Global Financial Conditions At Tightest Since May 2009 - Goldman Sachs
Global financial conditions have reached their tightest since May 2009, according to a widely watched Goldman Sachs index, a possible sign of a world economic slowdown.
Powers Vie For Ukraine Role But No 'Miracle' In Sight
Powers vie for Ukraine role but no 'miracle' in sight
Ukraine To Sow As Many Crops As Possible This Spring - President
Ukraine must sow as many crops as possible this spring, despite the Russian invasion, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Friday.
Landmark Apology For Northern Ireland Abuse Survivors
Landmark apology for Northern Ireland abuse survivors
Biden To Join Allies In Revoking Russia's Favored Trade Status
President Joe Biden will move on Friday to revoke Russia's "most favored nation" trade status, joining with allies to punish Moscow over its invasion of Ukraine.
Biden, G7 Revoke Russia's Favored Nation Trading Status
President Joe Biden said on Friday the G7 industrialized nations will revoke Russia's "most favored nation" trade status, and announced a U.S.
Biden, G7 Hit Russian Trade In Latest Ukraine Retaliation
President Joe Biden opened a new attack on Russia's economy on Friday over its invasion of Ukraine, joining with allies to hit Moscow on trade and shut down development funds, and announcing a ban on imports of Russian seafood, vodka and diamonds.
Biden Hits Russian Trade In Latest Ukraine Retaliation
President Joe Biden on Friday took new steps along with U.S.
