Wall Street climbs on hopes of easing geopolitical tensions
US stocks halted a 3-day drop as Russian President Putin said he hoped for a diplomatic outcome to the Ukraine crisis.
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US jury rejects Sarah Palin’s lawsuit against The New York Times
Palin had sued the newspaper claiming it maliciously and erroneously linked her campaign to a mass shooting.
Record expansion: Colombia’s economy grows the most in 115 years
A consumption boom and soaring prices for basics like oil, coal and coffee caused GDP to rocket 10.6% in 2021.
Chile’s constituent assembly begins debating new constitution
Constituents are discussing host of measures, such as water and Indigenous rights, that could end up in new magna carta.
Honduras ex-President Hernandez detained as US seeks extradition
The US is seeking to extradite former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernandez on drug trafficking allegations.
Airbnb sees strong first-quarter revenue on travel resurgence
Guests of the short-term home rental company are staying longer and paying higher prices.
What’s behind the escalating row over hijabs in India?
The dispute highlights the growing marginalisation of Muslims, as activists say the ban violates religious freedom.
Russia’s defence minister meets Syria’s Assad for talks
Sergei Shoigu is in Syria to inspect a Russian airbase amid heightened tensions between West and Moscow over Ukraine.
Netherlands to lift most COVID restrictions this month
Bars, restaurants and nightclubs will go back to pre-pandemic hours and face masks will not be mandatory in most places.
Canada’s banks seek clarification on Trudeau’s trucker crackdown
Banks may be required to report relationships with people involved in blockades and given authority to freeze accounts.
Canada’s Emergencies Act: What power does it give Justin Trudeau?
Prime Minister Trudeau invoked never-before-used measures in response to anti-government trucker protests and blockades.
Burger King pulls Whopper off discount menu, plans to hike prices
US fast-food chains are raising prices to offset paying more for shipping, labour, and commodities like beef and coffee.
Wild swings: Oil plummets after Russia calls back some troops
Crude has swung wildly this week amid a flurry of reports about the tensions over Ukraine.
Sandy Hook families reach $73m settlement with gunmaker
Closely watched legal case is first time a US gun manufacturer agrees to pay damages in a mass shooting.
Ottawa police chief resigns amid criticism over trucker protests
Peter Sloly faced criticism for police's handling of 'occupation' of Canada's capital by anti-government protesters.
Israeli PM Bennett meets Bahrain king, crown prince in Manama
New allies stress willingness to deepen relationship as Bennett makes first visit by an Israeli prime minister.
Intel to buy Israel’s Tower Semiconductor in $5.4BN deal
The acquisition will give Intel an edge in the business of producing specialty chips used in cars and mobile devices.
Prince Andrew settles sex abuse lawsuit with Virginia Giuffre
Andrew voices regret for associating with Jeffrey Epstein in court filing announcing settlement for undisclosed amount.
Once kidnapped by the FARC, now aiming for Colombia’s presidency
Ingrid Betancourt says she has what it takes to become Colombia’s first female president, but not everyone agrees.
Putin says he wants Ukraine NATO question resolved ‘now’
Russia's president says Western assurances Kyiv will not join NATO military alliance are unsatisfactory.