Pope Francis changed church law Monday to formally allow for more roles for women within the Catholic Church. The decree, called “Spiritus Domini” (The Spirit of the Lord), allows women to…
Britain Launches Largest Ever Vaccination Program
The British government Monday launched an ambitious coronavirus vaccination plan, with the goal of having 15 million citizens inoculated by the middle of next month. In a statement, the health department…
US Treasury Sanctions Alleged Russian Disinformation Network
The U.S. Department of the Treasury announced sanctions Monday against associates and entities affiliated with Ukrainian politician Andrii Derkach, who they say operates a Russian-backed foreign influence network that attempted…
Russia Hosts First Azerbaijan-Armenia Talks Since Nagorno-Karabakh Peace Deal
Russian President Vladimir Putin hosted Azerbaijani and Armenian leaders on Monday, marking the first meeting since Russia brokered a peace deal that ended a six-week conflict over the breakaway Nagorno-Karabakh…
В.о. міністра енергетики представив Офісу президента план зниження ціни на газ
Виконувач обов’язків міністра енергетики Юрій Вітренко представив під час наради з Офісом президента попередній план зниження тарифів на газ та встановлення ціни, «яка була б справедливою з точки зору споживача»….
Вартість євро обвалилася на 63 копійки – НБУ
Євро обвалився на 63 копійки, свідчать дані на сайті Національного банку України. На 12 січня офіційна вартість євро встановлена на рівні 34 гривень 28 копійок. Долар подешевшає на вісім копійок…
Pope, In New Decree, Allows More Roles for Women in Church
Pope Francis, in another step towards greater equality for women in the Roman Catholic Church, on Monday changed its law to formally allow them to serve as readers at liturgies,…
Місія МВФ поновлює роботу над переглядом програми співпраці з Україною
Місія Європейського департаменту Міжнародного валютного фонду з питань першого перегляду програми співпраці з Україною відновлює свою роботу 11 січня, повідомили Радіо Свобода у представництві МВФ в Україні. У фонді заявили,…
Britain’s Hospitals Facing ‘Worst Crisis in Living Memory’
Britain’s hospitals are on the brink of being overwhelmed by COVID-19 patients and the country’s National Health Service is facing its “worst crisis in living memory,” a senior government official…
Greece Seeks to Extend Western Frontiers to Secure Economic Exploitation
Greece’s government has presented a bill to parliament that doubles the country’s territorial waters along its western frontiers, allowing it to exploit untapped energy reserves that can boost its ailing…
Newspaper: German Parliament Boosts Security after US Capitol Riots
Security has been stepped up at Germany’s Bundestag (lower house of parliament) after the storming of the Capitol in Washington by rioters last week, Bundestag President Wolfgang Schäuble has told…
Public Outcry Shuts Stalin-themed Cafe in Moscow After a Day
A shawarma shop in Moscow was forced to close a day after it opened following an outcry over its provocative Josef Stalin-themed branding, the shop’s owner told Reuters on Saturday.The…
Avalanche Kills Three People at Russian Ski Resort in Arctic
An avalanche that hit a Russian ski resort near the Arctic city of Norilsk late Friday killed three members of a family and buried four buildings under snow, authorities said. Officials…
Snowstorm Strikes Spain, Forcing Road Closures, Suspension of Flights, Train Services
Spain has activated the red weather alert for the first time Saturday as heavy snowfalls have hit large parts of the country, including the capital, since Thursday. Besides Madrid, which recorded…
European Powers to Boost Asia Presence to Counter China
Germany, France and Britain each plan to boost their military presence in the Indo-Pacific region, a move analysts say is aimed at countering China and showing support for the U.S.,…
Deutsche Bank to Pay Nearly $125M to Resolve US Bribery, Metals Charges
Deutsche Bank AG will pay nearly $125 million to avoid U.S. prosecution on charges it engaged in foreign bribery schemes and manipulated precious metals markets, the latest blow for a…
WHO: Low Income Countries Not Getting COVID-19 Vaccine
The World Health Organization says wealthy nations have bought most of the current supply of available COVID-19 vaccine, leaving the world’s poorest nations unable to obtain them.At the agency’s regular…
Storm Filomena Blankets Most of Spain with Snow
Spain was on high alert Friday as a cold snap covered much of the country with snow disrupting road, sea and air traffic, while authorities warned that worse might be…
Massive Sinkhole Opens in Naples Hospital Parking Lot
Officials in Naples, Italy Friday reported a massive, 2,000-square meter sinkhole opened in the parking lot of the Hospital of the Sea parking lot, swallowing cars and knocking out power…
London Mayor Declares ‘Major Incident’ Due To COVID-19 Threat
London Mayor Sadiq Khan Friday declared a “major incident” in the city, due to the rapid spread of COVID-19 there, which he said could overwhelm the National Health Service if…
Scottish Fishermen Halt Exports Due to Brexit Red Tape
Many Scottish fishermen have halted exports to European Union markets after post-Brexit bureaucracy shattered the system that used to put fresh langoustines and scallops in French shops just over a…
EU Doubles Doses of Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine
The European Union has reached an agreement with Pfizer-BioNTech for an additional 300 million doses of its COVID-19 vaccine.At a news conference in Brussels Friday, EU Commission President Ursula Von…
2020 Ties 2016 as Hottest Year on Record: EU
2020 has tied 2016 as the hottest year on record, the European Union’s climate monitoring service said Friday, keeping Earth on a global warming fast track that could devastate large…
Analysts: Extradition Treaty Between Turkey, China Endangers Uighur Refugees
Since the 1950s, thousands of Uighurs fleeing persecution in China have found sanctuary in Turkey, where they share a common linguistic, cultural and religious heritage with the Turks. Some experts…
US Suspends French Tariffs Over Digital Services Tax
The handbag of Brigitte Macron, wife of French President Emmanuel Macron, are seen as she attends the traditional Bastille Day military parade on the Champs-Elysees Avenue in Paris, July 14,…
Ukraine Investigates Audio Appearing to Reveal Plot to Kill Journalist
Ukrainian authorities are investigating documents and audio recordings that appear to reveal a plot to murder Pavel Sheremet, an investigative journalist who was killed in a car bombing.Ukrainian police confirmed…
Europe in Most Acute Phase of COVID-19 Transmission, WHO Says
The World Health Organization warns the European region is probably in the most acute phase of COVID-19 transmission and drastic measures must be taken to control the spread of the…
As US Reels From Capitol Violence, Russia Enjoys the Show
While governments around the world have expressed outrage and sadness over rioting that engulfed the U.S. Capitol Wednesday, Russia took a different view — namely, vindication with a bit of…
Netherlands Begins Coronavirus Vaccinations
The Netherlands delivered its first coronavirus vaccine dose Wednesday to a care home nurse, nearly two weeks after other European Union nations began inoculations. A shot of the Pfizer-BioNTech…
British Judge Denies Bail to WikiLeaks’ Founder Assange
A British judge has rejected a request to release WikiLeaks’ founder Julian Assange on bail, ordering him to remain incarcerated while British courts determine whether he should face espionage charges…