The Supreme Court hands the CIA a victory in a horrid case about torture
CIA headquarters in Langley, Virginia. | Charles Ommanney/Getty Images
The CIA’s worst-kept secret will remain a “state secret.”
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CIA headquarters in Langley, Virginia. | Charles Ommanney/Getty Images
The CIA’s worst-kept secret will remain a “state secret.”
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Unregulated crypto firms in the UK are facing calls to close ‘loopholes’ which allow Russians to evade sanctions. Industry body Crypto UK said it is engaged in discussions with the Treasury and MPs about the possible use of digital assets to evade economic sanctions. In a letter, Crypto UK urged unregulated firms not to become a “loophole for sanctioned Russians” and to freeze or block illicit transactions.“As many of you know, we have a two-tier system in the UK where only 34 crypto companies hold... Читать дальше...
Four years ago, processed meat products including polony, sausages and viennas responsible for the world’s largest listeria outbreak were recalled from retail and spaza shops in South Africa.
Russian forces shelled Europe's largest nuclear plant early Friday in the battle for control of a crucial energy-producing city, and the power station was on fire. Plant spokesman Andriy Tuz told Ukrainian ...
SpaceX boss has publicly helped Ukraine keep internet in embattled country online
‘These individuals have enriched themselves at the expense of the Russian people, and some have elevated their family members into high-ranking positions’
Sadie (and Nate, and MagicWolfDog, etc.) noticed an interesting painting at their local police station. The painting is titled "And some call him pig!" and features an officer of the West Virginia State Police. What the officer is doing, exactly, suggests well-trodden debates over artistic intent and effect. — Read the rest
Diplomats in Geneva slammed Russia on Thursday for its "unprovoked" and "unjustified" invasion of Ukraine, while the UN warned the rising nuclear threat put all of humanity at risk.
President claims military objectives are being met on time
Par Pacific Holdings Inc. said Thursday that is will suspend purchases of Russian crude oil for its Hawaii refinery. "We will continually monitor and evaluate our posture on Russian crude over the coming weeks and months," the energy infrastructure company said in a statement. "In the meantime, we are turning to other grades of crude, principally from North and South America, to meet fuel production requirements." The company said it will work closely with its customers and partners to make future... Читать дальше...
The White House on Thursday again avoided making a commitment to creating a no-fly zone over combat-battered Ukraine, fearing “a potential direct war with Russia.”
Mariia Petriv and her two children were turned away at the border in Calais as their family in the UK attempted to take them home.
An off-road beast, the new Everest SUV offers more tech, enhanced off-road capability and much nicer trimmings.
Boku was early in the mobile payments space and it expects the market to continue to grow with trends like web3 and despite threats from cryptocurrency.
Inside Trumpworld, they think he can.
The Russian Tea Room — a landmark restaurant in New York City, has taken a stand to show support for Ukraine as Russia continues its attack on the country.
Newcastle United co-owner Amanda Staveley has leapt to the defence of her counterpart Roman Abramovich, arguing that it isn't "fair" that he has been pressured into selling Chelsea
[By:Maritime and Coastguard Agency] The Maritime and Coastguard Agency has brought onboard a new....
When you hear “island green,” what’s the first thing that comes to mind? Chances are it’s Pete (or Alice) Dye’s design at TPC Sawgrass, the iconic par-three 17th hole seen every year at The Players Championship. If not, maybe it’s the floating green golfers need a boat to get to at Idaho’s Coeur d’Alene or…
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Alisher Usmanov and Igor Shuvalov were being sanctioned after the move was signed off by Foreign Secretary Liz Truss, the PA news agency understands.
Vladimir Putin’s former deputy prime minister Shuvalov also targeted for travel ban and asset freeze
Michael Weiss & Courtney Dobson, Newlines
It all started with a shocking disclosure. Josep Borrell, the EU foreign policy chief, stated on Feb. 28, that the EU will finance the transfer of fighter jets to Ukraine.
Andriy Guck, Kyiv Independent
Ukrainian people are dying, and civil infrastructure is destroyed from increasing Russian air-to-ground attacks. And there is no other help from the United Nations member states needed more than closure of airspace from any unapproved military aircraft flying into Ukrainian airspace.