Tag: Politics and Government
Do Russian Oligarchs Have a Secret Weapon in London’s Libel Lawyers?
The government attempted to rebalance the scales with the passage of the Defamation Act of 2013. It required…
When Nokia Pulled Out of Russia, a Vast Surveillance System Remained
Nokia said this month that it would stop its sales in Russia and denounced the invasion of Ukraine.…
In Georgia, Trump Tries to Revive a Sputtering Campaign
COMMERCE, Ga., — When Donald Trump recruited David Perdue to run for governor of Georgia, Mr. Trump’s allies…
As Adams Toughens on Crime, Some Fear a Return to ’90s Era Policing
“I feel like I’m in a time warp,” said Assemblywoman Latrice M. Walker, whose Brooklyn district includes neighborhoods…
Prince William and Kate Middleton’s Caribbean Tour Marred By Gaffes and Miscues
LONDON — In Belize, a visit to a cocoa farm was scotched after residents protested. In Jamaica, the…
Mexico’s New International Airport Is Not Quite Ready for Takeoff
MEXICO CITY — It is almost impossible to find water to drink throughout the entire, spanking new airport.…
Poland Takes Center Stage as War Rages in Ukraine
Polish foreign policy, preoccupied until the war in Ukraine with efforts to form a bloc of like-minded conservative…
Why the U.S. Can’t Quickly Wean Europe From Russian Gas
HOUSTON — President Biden announced Friday that the United States would send more natural gas to Europe to…
Sri Lanka Economy Has ‘Hit Rock Bottom,’ Putting Pressure on President
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka — Just lentils, rice and tea without milk. Meals are increasingly meager for Sandamali Purnima,…
Bucking Republican Trend, Indiana Governor Vetoes Transgender Sports Bill
Gov. Eric Holcomb of Indiana vetoed a bill on Monday that would have banned transgender girls from competing…
A Town on Ukraine’s Edge, Determined to Escape Its Past
PRZEMYSL, Poland — Since the war broke out in Ukraine, the elegant little city of Przemysl, less than…
Russia and Far-Right Americans Find Common Ground With Ukraine War
When Victoria Nuland, an under secretary of state, was questioned in the Senate this month over whether Ukraine…