G7 Energy, Environment Leaders Haggle Over Climate Strategy

[ad_1] SAPPORO, Japan (AP) — Energy and environment ministers of the Group of Seven wealthy nations met Saturday, seeking to reconcile the realities of a world largely reliant on fossil…

EXPLAINER: Why Finland, Sweden Joining NATO Will Be Big Deal

[ad_1] By LORNE COOK, Associated Press BRUSSELS (AP) — It’s likely to be the quickest NATO enlargement ever and one that would redraw Europe’s security map. Finnish leaders announced Thursday…

Iran-Born Brothers Charged in Sweden With Spying for Russia

[ad_1] By JAN M. OLSEN, Associated Press COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Two Iranian-born brothers were charged in Sweden with aggravated espionage for allegedly spying for Russia and its military intelligence…

Lebanese Judge Lifts Travel Ban From Central Bank Governor

[ad_1] BEIRUT (AP) — A Lebanese judge on Thursday rescinded a travel ban she had placed on the country’s embattled central bank governor, clearing the way for him to travel…

Brazil’s Lula in Shanghai on Visit to Boost Ties With China

[ad_1] BEIJING (AP) — Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva was in the Chinese financial hub of Shanghai on Thursday as he looks to boost ties with the South…

Austria, Embraer Discussing C-390 Purchase at Rio Defense Fair -Sources

[ad_1] RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) – Austria is looking to advance in talks with Brazilian planemaker Embraer SA at the LAAD defense and security fair on purchasing four or five…

Brazil’s Lula Puts Ukraine Peace on His Agenda in China

[ad_1] BRASILIA (Reuters) – President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva departed Brazil on Tuesday for an official visit to China, where he aims to convince President Xi Jinping to form…

As India’s Population Soars Above All, Fewer Women Have Jobs

[ad_1] MUMBAI, India (AP) — Sheela Singh cried the day she handed in her resignation. For 16 years, she had been a social worker in Mumbai, India’s frenetic financial capital,…

Man in Germany Gets 90 COVID-19 Shots to Sell Forged Passes

[ad_1] By KIRSTEN GRIESHABER, Associated Press BERLIN (AP) — A 60-year-old man allegedly had himself vaccinated against COVID-19 dozens of times in Germany in order to sell forged vaccination cards…

With Lavish Treatment of Macron, China’s Xi Woos France to ‘Counter’ U.S.

[ad_1] By Michel Rose and James Pomfret GUANGZHOU/HONG KONG (Reuters) – China’s Xi Jinping has given French President Emmanuel Macron an unusually lavish welcome on a state visit, which some…