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SWIFT Off Russia Sanctions List, State Banks Likely Target -U.S., EU Officials
U.S. and European officials are finalizing an extensive package of sanctions if Russia invades Ukraine that targets major Russian banks, but does not include banning Russia from the SWIFT financial system, according to U.S. and European officials.
U.S.-based Groups Plan Convoys In Support Of Canadian Truckers
A variety of U.S.based groups are organizing convoys of trucks and other vehicles for this weekend and early next month, emulating the protests against COVID19 mandates that have roiled Canada https://www.reuters.com/world/americas/canadaprotestsenterthir...
Police Say Violent Attack Prevented At Lisbon University, Suspect Arrested
Portuguese criminal investigation agency (PJ) said on Thursday it arrested an 18yearold male who had allegedly put together a detailed, written plan to stage a violent attack against students at a Lisbon university campus.
Africa Covid-19 Cases Could Be Seven Times Higher Than Reported, Says WHO
"We're very much aware that our surveillance systems problems that we had on the continent, with access to testing supplies, for example, have led to an underestimation of the cases," Dr. Matshidiso Moeti told a regular online media briefing.
U.S. And Canada Fear Economic Damage From Border Crossing Protest
Truckers blocking U.SCanada border crossings risk hurting the auto industry and agriculture, the White House said on Wednesday as Ottawa urged an end to the 13day demonstration against coronavirus mandates.
Domino’s, KFC, Toyota, Suzuki Apologise To Indians For ‘Kashmir Solidarity Day’ Posts
Several companies, whose Pakistan-based social media handles tweeted in favour of Kashmir Solidarity Day, apologised for hurting sentiments of billions in India
U.S. Lawmakers Closer To Agreement On Russia Sanctions Bill -Schumer
U.S. lawmakers negotiating a Russia sanctions bill were getting "closer and closer" to an agreement, Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer said on Tuesday.
Italy Makes Protecting Environment Part Of Constitution
The Italian parliament approved a law on Tuesday making protection of the environment part of the Constitution in a vote politicians and activists hailed as significant for the country's future.
Israel Police Used Pegasus Spyware On Ex-PM Netanyahu’s Son Avner: Report
Avner Netanyahu and people in former PM Benjamin Netanyahu's inner circle were allegedly targeted using NSO-made spyware Pegasus
8 Arrested In Greece For Murder Of Rival Soccer Club Fan
Police in the northern Greek city of Thessaloniki on Sunday arrested eight people for the murder of a 19yearold in an attack connected to soccer fan rivalry.
Williamson Leads Loyola Chicago Over Missouri St. 71-62
Lucas Williamson had 19 points as Loyola Chicago defeated Missouri State 7162 on Sunday.
Broughton Sparks Florida Women Past No. 14 Georgia 54-51
Zipporah Broughton scored the final four points and Florida scored the final eight to knock off No. 14 Georgia 5451 on Sunday.
Osimhen Scores As Napoli Moves Level On Points With Milan
Wearing a protective mask, striker Victor Osimhen scored on his first start since November as Napoli beat 10man Venezia 20 Sunday in the Italian league to move level on points with secondplace AC Milan.
Brajkovic Leads Davidson Over George Washington 78-73
Luka Brajkovic had a careerhigh 30 points as Davidson extended its road win streak to eight games, narrowly defeating George Washington 7873 on Saturday.
Moroccan Boy Trapped In Well Dies Before Rescue
A small boy trapped in a well in northern Moroccan for five days died before rescuers were able to reach him late on Saturday and retrieve his body, two government officials said.
Georgia Tech Holds On To Beat Short-handed Clemson, 69-64
Deivon Smith came off the Georgia Tech bench to score 16 points and dish six assists and the Yellow Jackets had to hold on late to post a 6964 upset win over Clemson for just their third victory in their first 11 Atlantic Coast Conference games Saturday.
