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Russian Sanctions Hurting Small Italian Fashion Producers

Producers to export to Russia, as long as wholesale price is under 300 euros, but financial sector restrictions complicate getting paid

Referendum Flop for Italy’s Salvini; Right Eyes Local Gains

Results released early Monday shows just 20.9% of people cast a ballot, the lowest ever for referendum in Italy and well below 50% threshold nee…

Uyghur News Recap: June 3-10, 2022

A summary of Uyghur-related news around the world

Cardinal Angelo Sodano, Powerful Vatican Prelate, Dies at 94

Sodano, who had been ill for some time and died on Friday night, was secretary of state under two popes -- John Paul II and Benedict XVI -- hold…

Colonel Close to Mali Junta Linked to Coup Attempt, Sources Say

The mysterious episode marks the latest bout of turbulence in the West African country, which has experienced two coups in less than two years

Ukraine Evacuates Some Fighters From Mariupol Steel Plant

Russia warns of ‘consequences’ if Finland, Sweden join NATO

Remembering Havel, Czechs Feel Moral Responsibility to Help Ukraine

Top Czech diplomat takes time away from Madeline Albright's funeral to honor her friend Vaclav Havel, the former Soviet republic's late leader

US, EU Warn Against Giving In to Russian ‘Gas Blackmail’

Russian state-owned Gazprom cut supplies to Poland and Bulgaria after they refused to pay in rubles

Diversity, New Perspectives Are Applied to Middle East Coverage

Female journalists covering the Middle East describe how their approach has led to more inclusive reporting

Australia, The Netherlands Start Legal Action Against Russia Over Airline Tragedy

Canberra fights for “truth, justice and accountability” over MH17 disaster over eastern Ukraine in 2014

Typhoon Misery in Philippines, Pandemic Dampen Christmas Joy

At least 375 died in last week’s typhoon

Britain Wants 'Significant Change' in Brexit’s Northern Ireland Protocol

Protocol was part of the Brexit divorce settlement, but London has said it must be rewritten because of barriers businesses face when importing…

Greece, France Seal Strategic Defense Deal, Angering Turkey

French-built warships added to Greece’s Navy will give Athens major military edge over Turkey; Ankara says the deal violates international law

Search and Recovery Operations Continue After Dutch Boat Crash

The 'Hableany' (Mermaid) was carrying 33 South Koreans and a two-man Hungarian crew when it collided with a much larger cruise ship on the river…

Nobel Laureate: UN Reform Needed to Stop Climate Rule Fights

Wealthy companies or individuals target environmental rules of enforcement

US Supreme Court Approves Antitrust Lawsuit Against Apple

Consumers allege Apple has monopolized the market by requiring apps be sold only through their App Store

Spain Seeking Extradition from US of Suspects in N. Korean Embassy Raid

Human rights group allegedly storms into embassy in Madrid last month, tied up staff, and stole computers — tried to pass info to FBI

Activists Campaign for Treaty to End Violence Against Women

Women's rights activists from 128 nations are launching a public campaign to end violence against women and girls, a global scourge estimated by…