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The next phase of the US jobs recovery has begun

The US jobs market has come a long way since the worst days of the pandemic when more than 20 million Americans lost their jobs. Now the recovery is moving into a new phase -- one that will likely be slower. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/RJN1UEK

Why Tesla shares are on fire again

Tesla shares have been on a tear in recent weeks as Elon Musk marked the company's first deliveries from its new Berlin factory, easing investors' fears about whether the EV maker would receive the necessary approvals from the German government. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/HOSnDhI

A no brainer if you're looking for a one-card wallet

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China's economy hit by double whammy in March

Activity in Chinese manufacturing and services simultaneously contracted in March for the first time since the height of the country's Covid-19 outbreak in 2020, adding to the urgency for more policy intervention to stabilize the economy. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/lsKZXGa

Russian oil tankers are vanishing off the map

Russia's invasion of Ukraine made the country a pariah in the global energy market. Since the war started, a de facto embargo on Russian oil has emerged, with oil companies, trading houses, shippers and banks backing away, all at the same time. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/YvUtASf

Traders sleep by their desks as China's financial hub locks down

China's banks and investment firms are calling on essential staff to live at the office this week to avoid any trading disruption during Shanghai's massive Covid lockdown. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/a2owhpi

Companies are spending more than ever buying their own stock. Biden wants to put a stop to that

President Joe Biden delivered a strong message to corporate executives this week in his 2023 spending plan: Share the wealth. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/2aLnkpQ

The great resignation continues: 4.4 million Americans quit their jobs last month

The worker shortage has been a hallmark of the pandemic economy. In February, US businesses had 11.3 million job openings to fill, slightly more than economists had predicted. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/kMPCXVt

How Europe's bold new rules for Big Tech could change the services you use

Apple users could soon install apps outside the App Store. WhatsApp users could message or video call friends using Telegram, and vice versa. And the search results users see on Google could change, with potentially major repercussions for smaller online businesses. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/92g3fuZ

Belgian footballer Miguel Van Damme dies at 28

Belgian footballer Miguel Van Damme has died from leukemia, leaving behind his wife and young daughter, his club Cercle Brugge said Tuesday. He was 28 years old, according to local media. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/3LdGMOP

NASA astronaut, Russian cosmonauts prepare to land in Kazakhstan

After a record-breaking 355 days spent in space, NASA astronaut Mark Vande Hei is returning to Earth. Vande Hei will land aboard a Russian Soyuz spacecraft on the steppe of Kazakhstan alongside Russian cosmonauts Anton Shkaplerov and Pyotr Dubrov on Wednesday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/icKeTpz

Is a recession coming? Alan Greenspan says the answer is in men's underwear

Everybody's talking about the yield curve and what an inversion might mean, but that's not the only economic indicator analysts rely on. Here are some strange but (semi) accurate ways economists track the health of the US economy. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/Zu4Gvmk

Starbucks needs a better leadership plan than Howard Schultz

On the morning of its annual meeting earlier this month, Starbucks made a surprising announcement. After a five-year break, the coffee chain's founder Howard Schultz will return as CEO in April, filling the position for the third time. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/fgILBZq

World's largest retailer to stop selling cigarettes in some stores

Walmart, the world's largest retailer, will stop selling cigarettes in select US stores following years of pressure on big chains to end tobacco sales. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/UL61lHx

Christian Eriksen set for 'special' return to pitch he almost died on

Christian Eriksen is set to make an emotional return to Parken Stadium on Tuesday, just over nine months on from suffering a cardiac arrest on the very same pitch. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/cfrByko

ISIS attack kills two in Israel as Arab and Israeli officials hold historic summit

ISIS operatives killed two people and injured six in a shooting attack Sunday in the Israeli city of Hadera, some 31 miles north of Tel Aviv, Israeli officials said. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/ONrCfU3

Tesla plans another stock split

Tesla is asking its shareholders for permission to split its stock for the second time in two years. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/KSLFqDl

Deepfakes are now trying to change the course of war

In the third week of Russia's war in Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky appeared in a video, dressed in a dark green shirt, speaking slowly and deliberately while standing behind a white presidential podium featuring his country's coat of arms. Except for his head, the Ukrainian president's body barely moved as he spoke. His voice sounded distorted and almost gravelly as he appeared to tell Ukrainians to surrender to Russia. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/6xm31qr

Heineken is leaving Russia

Dutch brewer Heineken said Monday it will exit the Russian market following a review of its operations triggered by the invasion of Ukraine. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/tbOKAZx

Ukraine coach casts doubt on World Cup playoff against Scotland

Oleksandr Petrakov -- the Ukrainian men's national football team coach -- has cast doubt over whether his side's 2022 FIFA World Cup playoff qualifier against Scotland can go ahead in June. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/DNjyQnW

Was this the worst night in Oscars fashion history?

This week marks two decades since Hollywood served up one of its worst-received red carpets of all time. On a night of big wins for "A Beautiful Mind" and the first "Lord of the Rings," 2002's Academy Awards were -- in true Y2K style -- awash with spaghetti straps, visible midriffs and shapeless eveningwear. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/gOs8FSJ

4 things to remember about Trump, Ukraine and Putin

The Russian invasion of Ukraine didn't just happen out of nowhere. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/LMpRkCU

These Russian journalists found a way to report from outside the country

Russia's independent news network, TV Rain, shuttered its Moscow operations in early March — its newsroom empty, broadcast signal shut off. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/XnidCNP

Max Verstappen claims first win of F1 season at Saudi Arabian Grand Prix

Reigning world champion Max Verstappen won the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix on Sunday after a thrilling battle with Charles LeClerc. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/HliahRY

All people on board China airliner reported dead in Monday's crash

All 132 people on board the China Eastern Airlines jetliner that crashed Monday are dead, official sources said Saturday night, according to Chinese state-run news agency Xinhua. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/CaTiyZw

Perfect strangers are offering their holiday homes to help refugees rest and recover

On 24 February, as she watched the news of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Desislava Tosheva was staring at her couch. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/IAF3tQU

These are some of the historical sites at risk in Kyiv

When Vladimir Putin's forces last approached a capital city, they leveled it. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/zFn8gJa

This week in travel: Covid holdouts finally opening doors and a cult candy sweeps the world

This week at CNN Travel, we're eating our dinner out of the world's coolest toothpaste tube, dreaming about sunny Indonesian beaches and admiring the latest developments in British mass transit. Come along for the ride, won't you? from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/woVJr9K

Ukrainian crew member who tried to sink a yacht linked to an oligarch: 'It was my first step for the war with Russia'

For 10 years, Taras Ostapchuk worked at what many might consider a dream job, as the chief engineer for the Lady Anastasia, a luxurious 156-foot yacht that cruised mostly from one upscale port to another across the sparkling Mediterranean Sea. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/kpQHDqS

North Korea fires first suspected ICBM since 2017

North Korea has fired what is believed to be its first intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) in more than four years as Western leaders gather in Brussels for a security summit. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/YWSRgnK

Opinion: An aging oil tanker has become a floating time bomb. It's a disaster waiting to happen

It's rare to see a maritime disaster unfold in slow motion, but that's exactly what's happening off the coast of Yemen. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/rS5hCbG

Inside London's gigantic new 'Super Tube'

Your flight takes off from London's Heathrow Airport in three hours, but you're still in a meeting on the other side of the city, in a Canary Wharf skyscraper. There's no way you'll make it by public transport and traffic makes the taxi option even less appealing. How are you going to make that plane? from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/qKZ27g6

Not only is Lake Powell's water level plummeting because of drought, its total capacity is shrinking, too

Lake Powell, the second-largest human-made reservoir in the US, has lost nearly 7% of its potential storage capacity since 1963, when Glen Canyon Dam was built, a new report shows. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/jaH5gOM

These were the best and worst places for air quality in 2021, new report shows

Air pollution spiked to unhealthy levels around the world in 2021, according to a new report. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/bL0xNaT

Big-box stores could help slash emissions and save millions by putting solar panels on roofs. Why aren't more of them doing it?

As the US attempts to wean itself off its heavy reliance on fossil fuels and shift to cleaner energy sources, many experts are eyeing a promising solution: your neighborhood big-box stores and shopping malls. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/ryHfktT

India's IPO boom has rapidly turned to bust

In November last year, one of India's most prominent tech entrepreneurs stood at the Bombay Stock Exchange and cried with joy. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/ZsKv7aw

Golf community rallies to help teenage Ukrainian golfer Mykhailo Golod escape to US

It was a bittersweet moment when Mykhailo 'Misha' Golod stepped off the plane at Orlando International Airport on Friday, March 11. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/XV0qlQJ

A mother, a fiancé, a friend. China mourns the victims of China Eastern Airlines crash

One passenger was a mother, flying to visit the daughter she hadn't seen for several years. Another was a woman on her way to reunite with her fiancé after months apart. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/AvKtWxQ

No survivors found after China's worst air disaster in more than a decade, investigators say

No survivors of a China Eastern Airlines plane crash have been found after a second day of search efforts, Chinese investigators said late Tuesday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/T9pH5su

'She loved every day of her life.' Family and friends pay tribute to Ukrainian journalist killed in Kyiv

The parents of Ukrainian journalist Oleksandra "Sasha" Kuvshynova say the death of their daughter, killed while reporting on the war in their homeland, has helped them to discover a lot more about her life. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/coXdePY

Chinese stocks are on a roller coaster with no end in sight

US-listed Russian stocks have been in freefall following the invasion of Ukraine — but it's not the only nation whose stocks are getting whipsawed. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/cI6AdFS

It's highly unlikely that cash will survive much longer

In his latest book, The Future of Money: How the Digital Revolution Is Transforming Currencies and Finance, Cornell University professor Eswar S. Prasad describes how digital currencies and other financial technologies are reshaping everything from consumer banking to monetary policy and international payments. In a conversation with the International Monetary Fund, Prasad lays out the advantages and perils of the new forms of money. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/rYoblLQ

Why WhatsApp wants to convince Americans to stop sending text messages

Since the start of this year, a series of advertisements have appeared on television screens and billboards across the United States, with ominous warnings to texters. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/HmJczW7

World's happiest country for 2022 is revealed

Devastating loss of life and growing uncertainty have the world very much on edge, but there is a bit of good news for humanity: Benevolence is surging globally. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/GApxY0K

The unusual airplane cabin designs that could be flying's future

From an airplane concept with an "underwater" twist to an AI-based food scanner that moderates passengers' eating habits, the shortlist for the 2022 Crystal Cabin Awards highlights eye-catching ideas that could be the future of aviation. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/aHRkiFK

The Ukrainian girl who sang 'Let It Go' in a bomb shelter performed her country's national anthem in Poland

A young Ukrainian girl who recently performed a moving rendition of the "Frozen" hit "Let It Go" for her fellow citizens at a Kyiv bomb shelter is safe in Poland. And in an emotional performance from her host country, the girl honored Ukraine with an a cappella version of its national anthem. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/pUymLHX

Hatchet-wielding attacker at Canada mosque charged for possible hate-motivated attack, police say

The man who discharged bear spray while brandishing a hatchet at a mosque in the Canadian city of Mississauga is now facing multiple charges in connection with the incident, Peel Regional Police said in a news release Monday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/r0qAXiy

Why this month is so volatile for stocks

March Madness isn't just for college basketball fans. That phrase is also an apt description of the volatility on Wall Street, and this March is no different. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/lSqtOgy

Tokyo schools to drop five controversial dress code rules

For decades, being a student in Tokyo meant you had to look a certain way. Under the public school system's dress code, all students had to dye their hair black, certain hairstyles were prohibited and even their underwear had to be a designated color. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/9oSqJvb

Biden administration formally determines Myanmar's military committed genocide

The Biden administration has formally determined that Myanmar's military committed genocide and crimes against humanity against the Rohingya, a US official told CNN on Sunday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/v2EVt6L

Opinion: Madison Cawthorn's ridiculous attack on Zelensky

Rookie Congressman Madison Cawthorn is paying for his unforced error and proving how difficult it is to play Trump-style politics. It turns out there's more to it than simply flinging nasty rhetoric and sitting back to gloat while others cry foul. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/1IZUEYj

The North Pole is suddenly getting a lot more air traffic

The closure of Russian airspace to some international carriers, including many in Europe, has forced airlines to seek alternate routes. For some flights, such as those linking Europe and Southeast Asia, that's especially problematic since Russia, the world's largest country, stands directly in between. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/ilCTz30

Worshipers at Canadian mosque subdue hatchet-wielding attacker, police say

Worshipers at a mosque in the Canadian city of Mississauga on Saturday subdued a man who discharged bear spray while brandishing a hatchet in what police said was a possible hate crime. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/t31C5Ja

Artemis I moon rocket is a step closer to launch countdown

A mega moon rocket and the Orion spacecraft have finally emerged from their chrysalis and are towering in place at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/Eo0z3kY

Detainee in Iran with triple nationality who was released as part of deal with UK is sent back to jail

One of the three detained British-Iranians that were released as part of a deal signed by the UK has been returned to jail in Tehran, his lawyer told CNN Friday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/C876Ugk

UK police officer jailed for murder of Sarah Everard charged with more sex crimes

A former London police officer, who was jailed for life last year for a rape and murder that horrified the nation, was charged on Friday with four new counts of indecent assault that took place just weeks earlier. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/KpljHoW

'We come for our own': How Black volunteers rallied online to help African students in Ukraine

After some of the hundreds of Black students stranded in the besieged city of Sumy, Ukraine, released desperate pleas for help on social media earlier this month, a grassroots group of volunteers sprang into action to help them safely evacuate the war zone. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/dipLPDV

A Ukrainian bridal brand is making wedding gowns and army assault vests

Ukrainian fashion brand Milla Nova, known for its decadent wedding gowns, is now producing attire for the country's soldiers and medical workers, as Russia continues to launch its brutal attack on the country. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/mcpDZbP

This might be the end of sharing Netflix passwords

Netflix knows you share your password. And soon you might have to start paying for the privilege. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/Y3HComr

Russia moves to seize hundreds of planes from foreign owners

Russia is seizing hundreds of commercial jets owned by US and European leasing companies, a further sign of the challenges the country's airline industry faces due to sanctions following its invasion of Ukraine. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/9HPmw5e

Evergreen container ship runs aground in Chesapeake Bay a year after Suez Canal blockage

The U.S. Coast Guard is working on a plan to safely refloat a 1,095-foot container ship operated by Evergreen Marine Corp. that grounded in the Chesapeake Bay Sunday night. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/26NplBE

Here's what Europe is doing to wean off reliance on Russian gas

EU Commissioner for Energy Kadri Simson lays out the steps Europe has taken to find alternative gas sources and reduce reliance on Russia. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/kwlKpPH

Billionaire hedge fund owner to join Chicago Cubs owners in Chelsea bid

Ken Griffin, the billionaire owner and founder of hedge fund Citadel and high-speed trading firm Citadel Securities, will join the Ricketts family, the owners of Major League Baseball's Chicago Cubs, in a formal bid for Chelsea Football Club, Griffin's spokesperson, Zia Ahmed, confirmed to CNN on Wednesday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/QofzuCY

Why potassium iodide pills are suddenly in high demand

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Ethiopia pledges action after video shows uniformed men burning civilians alive

Ethiopia's government said on Saturday it would act against the perpetrators after a video appeared on social media showing armed men, some in military uniforms, burning civilians to death in the country's west. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/yODcAtI

Hong Kong's Covid divide: Expats get more perks while domestic workers lose their homes

Maria was just about to start a new job as a domestic worker in Hong Kong last month when she found out she had Covid-19. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/g4qC9Ih

I stare at my phone, helpless to protect the people who gave me a home in Ukraine

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Thailand lays out fruit buffet for elephants in national celebration

Nearly 60 elephants enjoyed a huge fruit banquet at a Thai botanical park on Sunday as the Southeast Asian country marked its annual Elephant Day. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/3ylq5Uv

Opinion: As a child of war, I know what the Ukrainians are going through

In the early morning of February 24 in New York, hours after Russia started firing missiles near Kyiv, a tweet from The Economist read "In parts of Ukraine, people woke to the sound of sirens and took to their basements; elsewhere some knelt on the streets to pray." If Twitter existed nearly four decades ago, the tweet would have just as accurately described 1980s Tehran. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/mZRKqEt

Dramatic late Havertz winner steals win for Chelsea amid Abramovich turmoil

After one of the most tumultuous weeks in the history of the club, the drama continued for Chelsea on their return home Sunday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/D7Sru2t

Pakistan demands joint probe into 'accidental' missile fired by India

Pakistan on Saturday demanded a joint probe into a missile India said it accidentally fired into its territory, rejecting New Delhi's decision to hold an internal inquiry into the incident and calling on the international community to play a role. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/NFzKEXp

'Please stay strong.' For loved ones ripped apart by war in Ukraine, phone messages bring hope and despair

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Missiles hit Kurdish capital in Iraq, no casualities, officials say

A dozen missiles struck Iraq's northern Kurdish regional capital Erbil early Sunday morning, local officials said. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/yAIM782

War has brought record wheat prices. More problems loom

Svein Tore Holsether says the world is careening toward a food crisis that could affect millions of people. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/TLYgDf9

Even Deutsche Bank is getting out of Russia

In a significant reversal, Deutsche Bank announced Friday it is planning to shut down its business in Russia. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/ew6b1xc

The conflict in Ukraine is displacing pets as well as people

Jakub Kotowicz loves animals so much he decided he wanted to spend his life healing them. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/w5Jsleu

Moscow says it could seize assets Western companies leave behind

Russia said it could seize the assets of Western companies that have suspended operations in the country. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/iJhCyzp

Japanese and South Korean leaders agree to boost ties with US to tackle North Korea

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and South Korean president-elect Yoon Suk-yeol said they had agreed on Friday to ramp up three-way ties with the United States in responding to North Korea's evolving military threat. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/K5LzUPa

India's ruling party soars to election victory in country's most populous state

India's ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has claimed victory in four key state elections including the country's most populous state, consolidating support for Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his party's Hindu nationalist agenda. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/Zg976hO

Famed shipwreck located after 107 years

More than a century after it sank off the coast of Antarctica, polar explorer Ernest Shackleton's ship HMS Endurance has been located, apparently intact and in good condition. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/fqN1DkR
CNN's Christina Macfarlane reports on how some Ukrainian women are helping combat Russian forces. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/jNg3AKs

Vladimir Putin: The world of sport has shunned the Russian president. So what?

As Russia continues its invasion of Ukraine, the grim reality of war has taken center stage, with more than two million Ukrainians fleeing the country and hundreds dead, according to the UN. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/xBPREh4

Analysis: Russia and QAnon have the same false conspiracy theory about Ukraine

A new conspiracy theory has become popular among some of the online communities that formed around QAnon -- one simultaneously being promoted by the Kremlin as a justification for its invasion of Ukraine. The false claim: the United States is developing bioweapons in Ukraine and Vladimir Putin has stepped in to save the day and destroy the weapons. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/lCuU6Lm

Ivan Kuliak: Russian gymnast says he has no regrets about wearing 'Z' symbol on podium next to Ukrainian athlete ​-- state media

Russian gymnast Ivan Kuliak, who has been widely criticized ​outside Russia for wearing a pro-war symbol on a podium next to a Ukrainian athlete, says he would "do exactly the same" if given another chance​, according to Russian state media. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/QtjKHPW

South Korea to elect new leader to tackle soaring house prices and inequality

Some 44 million South Koreans head to polls to elect the country's next president on Wednesday, capping a race that has been marked by a series of surprises, scandals and smear campaigns. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/xwcO6kW

Russia warns oil price will hit $300 if West bans imports

Western countries could face oil prices of over $300 per barrel and the possible closure of the main Russia-Germany gas pipeline if governments follow through on threats to cut energy supplies from Russia, a senior minister said on Monday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/MsXAwRO

US gas hits a record: $4.17 a gallon

US drivers have never paid this much for gasoline. The price for a gallon of regular gas now stands at $4.17, according to AAA. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/okaCq6m

Higher food prices and slumping trade. How the war in Ukraine could hit Africa

As Russian troops tear through Ukraine, swathes of Africa are gearing up to bear the brunt of a potentially drawn-out conflict between the ex-Soviet republics — two of some of the continent's most cherished trading partners. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/YrG7RUK

Analysis: China can't do much to help Russia's sanction-hit economy

Will China help Russia cope with the fallout from economic sanctions? from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/pYWqGeR

Asia: Taiwan watches China as China and the world watch Ukraine

China is closely watching the events in Ukraine to evaluate its own strategy towards Taiwan, the island's foreign minister has warned. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/qeoM42S

Paris to build $145M cable car system

Paris is already home to some of the most popular attractions in the world, and the French capital could be about to get its very first urban cable car. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/LHrqMEU

'I hope I live to reach 100': World's oldest tennis player staying put in Ukraine war zone

Four months after 97-year-old amateur Leonid Stanislavskyi's dreams came true when he played with 21-times Grand Slam champion Rafa Nadal, the Ukrainian is enduring his worst nightmare in Kharkiv as Russian forces bomb the city. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/u7iLoQX

Angelina Jolie travels to Yemen to aid refugees and renews call for humanitarian access in Ukraine

Angelina Jolie drew parallels between refugees in Yemen and those suffering because of the war in Ukraine. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/DwRJuCe

Bahrain's first solar panel manufacturer is blazing a trail for renewables

Bahrain, a tiny island state of less than 2 million people off the Arabian Peninsula, has long punched above its weight economically, due to its rich oil and gas reserves. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/ag6n9AI

After decades-long fight, Philippines raises age of sexual consent from 12 to 16

Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte has signed into law a bill that raises the minimum age of sexual consent from 12 to 16, his office said on Monday, in a bid to protect minors from rape and sexual abuse. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/3TS6Acx

World No. 1 Ko Jin-young shatters records in HSBC Women's World Championship win

Ko Jin-young shattered yet more golfing records as she won the HSBC Women's World Championship in Singapore. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/vBYTfR8

Missing ship found after 130 years

Once thought to be lost forever, the 130-year-old wreckage of the ship Atlanta has finally been discovered at the bottom of Lake Superior. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/zm4EoZi

Blinken says US is documenting reports of Russian abuses in Ukraine that 'would constitute a war crime'

Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Sunday that the US has seen reports of Russian abuses in Ukraine that "would constitute a war crime" and that the Biden administration is committed to supporting investigations into the country's actions. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/5SleT62

At least 26 injured as fights break out among fans at Mexican soccer game

A mass brawl broke out in the stands of a soccer game in Mexico on Saturday and left at least 22 people injured, two of whom are in a serious condition. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/rgwne9Q

Ukrainian weaver who usually makes belts is now making camouflage nets for troops

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Opinion: Putin made Russian athletes his political tools. Banning them is the right thing to do

In his address to members of the International Olympic Committee before the Beijing Winter Games, IOC President Thomas Bach asserted that the mission of the Olympics was to bring the world together in peaceful competition. "We can only accomplish this mission," Bach stated, "if the Olympic Games stand above and beyond all political differences." from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/Qs2USqX

Turn down the heat to stop Putin? Europe wrestles with its Russian gas addiction

When you turn on the heating in your home, you may not think much about where your energy comes from, let alone where the money you pay for it goes. For millions of people living in Europe, there's a good chance that money is flowing to the Russian state — much of it into President Vladimir Putin's war chest. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/KMcjBq3

North Korea launches 9th missile test of the year

North Korea fired at least one unidentified projectile into waters off the east of the Korean Peninsula on Saturday, believed to be a ballistic missile, according to South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/gmlnhEk

It's not the best time to be a Russian oligarch

If Russia's oligarchs weren't already shaking in their custom Italian-leather boots, they probably are now. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/rHd6XtF

The teenager that tracked Elon Musk's jet is now tracking Russian oligarchs

Jack Sweeney, a Florida teen who tracks Elon Musk's private jet online has a new aviation-themed target: Russian oligarchs and billionaires. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/d15VF4q

Russians are bracing for a dramatic shift in their standard of living

As Western sanctions take root, Russians are bracing for a dramatic shift in their standard of living as their savings diminish in value and imports of everyday goods are quickly being cut off. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/T8j01R2

More oil supply could stop massive price spikes. But US producers won't fill that gap

Oil prices are soaring to seven-year highs, but don't expect US oil producers to ramp up supply. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/BqMRP7x

Wheat futures are soaring. Food prices could be next

Russia's attack on Ukraine is causing wheat prices to spike, exacerbating already high food prices. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/bHq2reF

Exxon is quitting its last Russian project

ExxonMobil pledged Tuesday to leave its last remaining oil-and-gas project in Russia, and it will not invest in new developments in the oil-rich country. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/iIDEjBn

The UK's clampdown on Russian money is complicated. Here's why

Much of Russian wealth has made its way into London, earning the city the moniker "Londongrad." But as the UK sanctions Russia for invading Ukraine, CNN's Nina Dos Santos looks at how targeting ill-gotten gains will be a challenging task. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/M83htUg

Celeb-packed shows and bombastic sets return at Milan Fashion Week

Like London before it, Milan Fashion Week returned with beautiful in-person shows, plenty of influencers and A-listers in attendance and collections that spanned high glamour and sure-fire commercial hits. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/O8sr5Hz

Search reveals 169 potential unmarked graves at former Canadian residential school, officials say

Officials uncovered 169 potential unmarked graves on the grounds of a former Catholic residential school in Canada, an Indigenous tribe in Alberta said Tuesday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/temdBbA

Australia continues flood relief and rescue efforts as Sydney braces for heavy rains

Military helicopters airlifted stranded people from rooftops of flooded neighborhoods in eastern Australia and a tenth victim was found on Tuesday following days of torrential rain as the wild weather slowly shifts south toward Sydney. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/cUx1oSi

Armani pays tribute to Ukraine suffering with silent show

Giorgio Armani switched off the music to hold his Milan fashion show in silence on Sunday, out of respect for the people caught in the Ukrainian conflict. from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://ift.tt/cfvV4YR