Month: November 2022
Bank of England Raises Key Interest Rate by 0.75 Point
The hike is the largest since 1989, as the bank fights a surge in inflation from rising energy prices and projects a prolonged recession with rising unemployment.
Read MoreBrittney Griner, imprisoned in Russia, meets with U.S. Embassy officials – The Washington Post
Brittney Griner, imprisoned in Russia, meets with U.S. Embassy officials The Washington Post Brittney Griner’s wife speaks out on denied appeal: ‘This is just absurd’ Fox News U.S. officials met with Brittney Griner in Russia, State Dept. says NBC News Brittney Griner faces
Read MoreIsraeli Prime Minister Yair Lapid concedes defeat to Benjamin Netanyahu in election
The former prime minister is expected to head the country’s most right-wing government in history when he takes power, likely in the coming weeks. Netanyahu’s victory ends Israel’s political instability, for now.
Read MoreOusted Pakistan PM Imran Khan shot in shin in what aides call assassination attempt – Reuters.com
Ousted Pakistan PM Imran Khan shot in shin in what aides call assassination attempt Reuters.com Assassination Attempt On Imran Khan LIVE | Imran Khan Shot | Pakistan News Live | Imran Latest News CNN-News18 Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan injured in
Read MoreFueled by Billionaires, Political Spending Shatters Records Again
In the money race between America’s billionaires and small donors, the emerging political oligarchy is showing staying power. Both parties have megadonors, but Republicans have far more.
Read MoreIn the Amazon rainforest, a giant fish makes a comeback thanks to settler and Indigenous cooperation
Along the Jurua River, a tributary of the Amazon, riverine settlers and Indigenous villages are working together to promote the sustainable fishing of near magic fish called pirarucu.
Read MoreNo response from Italy’s new right-wing government as ships with 1,000 rescued migrants seek safe port
Humanitarian groups caring for 1,000 rescued migrants aboard three ships in the central Mediterranean are sounding an alarm about deteriorating conditions on board and fragile survivors.
Read MoreHow Donald Trump is shaping the midterms for Republicans – ABC News
How Donald Trump is shaping the midterms for Republicans ABC News
Read MoreNorth Korea fires suspected ICBM, warns U.S. against ‘dangerous’ choices
By Kantaro Komiya, Hyonhee Shin and Josh Smith TOKYO/SEOUL (Reuters) – North Korea fired multiple missiles into the sea on Thursday, including a possible failed intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM), prompting the United States and South Korea to extend air drills
Read MoreRussian ambassador has ‘evidence’ UK special forces involved in attack on Black Sea fleet
Russia’s ambassador to the UK has claimed Britain played a role in an attack on its warships – warning the country is “too deep” in the Ukraine war.
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