Debate over state legislation that affects the LGBTQ community rarely leaves the halls of state capitols. But Florida’s Parental Rights in Education act — which critics have dubbed the “Don’t Say Gay” bill — has suddenly sparked a national war of words.In recent weeks, leaders of global corporations, editorial boards of major newspapers and Hollywood…Continue Reading
WASHINGTON (AP) — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy cited Pearl Harbor and the Sept. 11 terror attacks on Wednesday as he appealed to the U.S. Congress to do more to help Ukraine’s fight against Russia, but acknowledged the no-fly zone he has sought to “close the sky” over his country may not happen.Livestreamed into the Capitol…Continue Reading
When 75-year-old Svetlana and her family from the city of Krivoy Rog in central Ukraine reached the snow-covered Putna Monastery in the rolling hills of northeastern Romania, they had been on the road for four days. The monks living at the remote 15th century Romanian Orthodox monastery, a pilgrimage site that sits in a valley…Continue Reading
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov attends a news conference following talks with his Turkish counterpart Mevlut Cavusoglu in Moscow, Russia March 16, 2022. REUTERS/Maxim Shemetov/PoolRegister now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.comLONDON, March 16 (Reuters) – Russia said on Wednesday there were no obstacles to a meeting between President Vladimir Putin and his Ukrainian counterpart…Continue Reading
Afghan refugees arrive at Dulles International Airport in Dulles, Virginia, U.S., September 2, 2021. REUTERS/Evelyn HocksteinRegister now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.comWASHINGTON, March 16 (Reuters) – The Biden administration will grant temporary deportation relief and work permits to Afghans without permanent legal status but who are currently in the U.S., a move that could…Continue Reading
Ears of wheat are seen in a field near the village of Hrebeni in Kyiv region, Ukraine July 17, 2020. REUTERS/Valentyn OgirenkoRegister now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.comWASHINGTON, March 16 (Reuters) – The World Bank on Wednesday said a number of developing countries face near-term wheat supply shortages due to their high dependence on…Continue Reading
British Foreign Secretary Liz Truss leaves after an interview in Westminster, London, Britain February 23, 2022. REUTERS/Tom Nicholson/File PhotoRegister now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.comLONDON, March 16 (Reuters) – Britain has paid a historic debt owed to Iran relating to military equipment, Foreign Secretary Liz Truss said in a statement on Wednesday, which also…Continue Reading
Flowers, pictures and messages of support are seen as Richard Ratcliffe (not pictured), husband of British-Iranian aid worker Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe, speaks during an interview on day 19 of a hunger strike outside the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), in London, Britain, November 11, 2021. REUTERS/Peter CziborraRegister now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.comLONDON, March…Continue Reading
The Exor logo is seen on investor day held by the holding group of Italy’s Agnelli family in Turin, Italy, November 21, 2019. REUTERS/Massimo PincaRegister now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.comMILAN, March 16 (Reuters) – Exor (EXOR.MI), the holding company of Italy’s Agnelli family, has increased its stake in Dutch-based mobile network operator Veon…Continue Reading
Indiana’s Trayce Jackson-Davis made 10 of 16 field goal attempts and scored 29 points to lead the Hoosiers to a win over Wyoming on Tuesday in Dayton, Ohio. Photo By Andrew Mascharka/Indiana Athletics March 16 (UPI) — Trayce Jackson-Davis scored a game-high 29 points to lead Indiana to a First Four win over Wyoming, sending…Continue Reading
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