Tag: War and unrest

US laments 'disappointing' Swiss decision not to fully adopt latest EU sanctions against Russia

GENEVA -- The United States is expressing disappointment over a decision by the Swiss government not to adopt all measures in the latest...

Tips for keeping your wedding from becoming a political battleground

NEW YORK -- Uncle Jim is profoundly red, politically speaking. Cousin Jane is liberal, activist left. The two can't usually be in a...

China seeks deeper economic ties with ASEAN at summit talks as South China Sea disputes lurk

VIENTIANE, Laos -- Chinese Premier Li Qiang called for deeper market integration with Southeast Asia on Thursday during annual summit talks where territorial...

An explosion outside the Karachi, Pakistan, airport kills 2 workers from China and injures others

KARACHI, Pakistan -- A massive blast outside the Karachi airport in southern Pakistan killed two workers from China on Sunday and injured at...

What's next for oil and gas prices as Middle East tensions heat up?

Oil prices climbed this week as tensions in the Middle East escalated. Iran launched missiles at Israel and the Israelis threatened retaliation, raising...

EU pledges to loan Ukraine up to $39 billion to help rebuild its economy and power grid

KYIV, Ukraine -- The European Union pledged on Friday to lend Ukraine up to 35 billion euros ($39 billion) as part of a...