Tag: World News
Omicron Coronavirus Variant Raises Questions Among Scientists
The fast-spreading Omicron coronavirus variant recently identified in South Africa has virologists…
WTO Postpones First Meeting in Four Years Amid Variant Concerns
WASHINGTON—The World Trade Organization has decided to postpone a ministerial meeting scheduled…
U.S. Looks to NATO to Deter Russian Aggression as Ukraine Warns of Possible Coup
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Russia Rebuts Growing U.S. Warnings of Attack on Ukraine
MOSCOW—The Kremlin denied that a buildup of Russian military forces near Ukraine…
Chinese Leaders Called to Account in Outcry Over Tennis Star Peng Shuai
China’s Communist Party leaders have rarely been called to account quite the…
Venezuela’s Ruling Party Sweeps Local and Regional Elections
CARACAS, Venezuela—The ruling Socialist government in Venezuela early Monday claimed sweeping victory…
Chile’s Presidential Election Shows Voter Support for Market Economy
SANTIAGO, Chile—After years of protests and political upheaval that seemed certain to…
Parlez-Vous Français? Air Canada Boss Says ‘Non’ and Gets an Earful
On a cool, wet Saturday afternoon in the outskirts of Montreal, near…
Austria’s Return to Lockdown Met With Anger, Resignation
Austria put its economy under partial lockdown on Monday with the toughest…
Top Netanyahu Aide Testifies Against Him in Corruption Trial
One of former Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s closest advisers testified against him…
China Is Expanding Its Effort to Launch Weapons From Hypersonic Missiles
China is expanding its capacity to develop weapons that can be fired…
Biden Says U.S. Weighing Diplomatic Boycott of Beijing Olympics
WASHINGTON—President Biden said the U.S. government is considering a diplomatic boycott of…