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Thu, March 23, 2023 | 11:26

Russia's Putin blasts UK move to send ammo with depleted uranium to Ukraine

Russia's Putin blasts UK move to send ammo with depleted uranium to Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday condemned British plans to send tank ammunition that contains depleted uranium to Ukraine, saying Moscow would be forced to respond accordingly.

World | 2023-03-22 10:44

Xi, Putin hail 'new era' of ties in united front against West

Xi, Putin hail 'new era' of ties in united front against West

The leaders of China and Russia hailed a "new era" in their relationship on Tuesday, putting on a united front in Moscow as Vladimir Putin accused the West of rejecting Beijing's proposals to end the Ukraine conflict.

World | 2023-03-22 08:35

Yellen says bank situation stabilizing, different from 2008

Yellen says bank situation stabilizing, different from 2008

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen projected calm on Tuesday after recent regional bank collapses but told a gathering of bankers that additional rescue arrangements “could be warranted” if any new failures at smaller institutions jeopardize financial stability.

World | 2023-03-22 08:23

Stocks rise for first 2-day rally since banking crisis began

Stocks rise for first 2-day rally since banking crisis began

Stocks rise for first 2-day rally since banking crisis began

Stocks rallied Tuesday, led by the banks most beaten down by the industry's crisis, and some of Wall Street's fear washed out on hopes the U.S. government will offer more help if needed.

World | 2023-03-22 07:37

Yellen says bank situation stabilizing, different from 2008

TikTok CEO says company at 'pivotal' moment as some U.S. lawmakers seek ban

TikTok CEO says company at 'pivotal' moment as some U.S. lawmakers seek ban

TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew said the Chinese-owned short video app company faces a pivotal moment as a growing number of U.S. lawmakers seek to ban the popular app over national security concerns.

World | 2023-03-21 22:31

Xi calls Russia ties priority on Moscow trip

Xi calls Russia ties priority on Moscow trip

Xi Jinping said Tuesday that China would prioritize ties with Russia, calling the two "great neighboring powers" as he prepared for a second day of talks with Vladimir Putin expected to focus on Ukraine.

World | 2023-03-21 21:17

World on 'thin ice' as UN climate report gives stark warning

World on 'thin ice' as UN climate report gives stark warning

Humanity still has a chance, close to the last, to prevent the worst of climate change's future harms, a top United Nations panel of scientists said Monday.

World | 2023-03-21 11:06

Korea decides to lower emission reduction target for industrial sector

French gov't survives no-confidence votes in pension fight

French gov't survives no-confidence votes in pension fight

The French government under President Emmanuel Macron on Monday survived two no-confidence motions in parliament, but still faced intense pressure over its handling of a controversial pensions reform.

World | 2023-03-21 10:51

US says China and Russia blocking UN action on North Korea

US says China and Russia blocking UN action on North Korea

The United States accused China and Russia on Monday of shielding North Korea from any action by the U.N. Security Council for its unprecedented spate of intercontinental ballistic missile launches, which violate multiple U.N. resolutions and jeopardize international aviation and maritime safety.

World | 2023-03-21 10:21

'World should not be fooled' by Xi proposals in Moscow: US

'World should not be fooled' by Xi proposals in Moscow: US

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Monday voiced skepticism over Chinese President Xi Jinping's "peace" proposals in Moscow, warning they could be a "stalling tactic" to help Russia on the ground in Ukraine.

World | 2023-03-21 09:59

Putin meets 'dear friend' Xi in Kremlin as Ukraine war grinds on

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