US taste for imports drives 2021 trade gap to record $859B
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. trade deficit soared to a record $859.1 billion last year as Americans splurged on foreign-made electronics, toys and clothing during the economy’s unexpectedly robust recovery from a short but nasty 2020 pandemic-fueled rece...
Greenpeace boss Morgan to become Germany’s new climate envoy
BERLIN (AP) — Jennifer Morgan, who heads the environmental group Greenpeace International, is to become Germany's new climate envoy, officials said Tuesday. She will be taking on
Belarus leader downplays possible deployment to Syria
MOSCOW (AP) — Belarus' authoritarian president said Tuesday he has no intention of sending troops to Syria to serve alongside Russian forces in the country but held the door open for a potential deployment of military medics there.
Iran nuclear talks resume amid pressure for results
VIENNA (AP) — Diplomats from Iran and world powers reconvened in Vienna on Tuesday to seek a deal reviving Tehran's 2015 nuclear accord, with pressure mounting for results soon.
Vaccine mandate ‘not an issue at all,’ CEO of Canada’s largest trucking company says
MONTREAL — Canada's largest trucking company is virtually untouched by the vaccine mandate for truckers crossing the U.S.-Canada border, says TFI International Inc. chairman and CEO Alain Bédard. “Vaccination at TFI is not an issue at all," he told ana...
Ottawa increases warnings about Ukraine, urges Canadians to leave over Russia threat
OTTAWA — The federal government is now warning against any travel to Ukraine and urged all Canadians currently in the country to leave Monday as concerns about war with Russia escalate. Last month Global Affairs Canada warned only against non-essential...
Report: 16 on trial in Turkey charged with spying for Israel
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Sixteen people went on trial in Istanbul on Tuesday, charged with “political and military” espionage on behalf of Israel, Turkish media reports said.
Ukraine-Russia crisis: What to know about the fears of war
BRUSSELS (AP) — A new day of high-level, high-stakes diplomacy played out Tuesday with European leaders striving to reinvigorate stalled peace talks between Russia and Ukraine, as Moscow and NATO allies put on a show of resolve by continuing to
Spain ends mask mandate outdoors as coronavirus surge ebbs
MADRID (AP) — Spain is scrapping a mandate to wear masks outdoors, as COVID-19 infection rates drop and hospitals report lower admissions. Mask-wearing will not be necessary
Thailand one step closer to decriminalizing marijuana
BANGKOK (AP) — Thailand on Tuesday moved one step closer toward being the first Asian nation to decriminalize marijuana, after its health minister signed a measure officially dropping cannabis from a list of controlled drugs.
