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Ukraine is restoring and expanding some of its long-decommissioned river ports on the Danube to facilitate the exportation of grain due to Russia’s Black Sea blockade. Before the war, Ukrainian river ports on the Danube were seldom used, with some of them in complete disrepair. But following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and its control of […]
In our news wrap Monday, Akron, Ohio, declared a state of emergency amid protests over the police killing of Jayland Walker, an unarmed Black man. Also, U.S. basketball star Brittney Griner appealed directly to President Biden for her release from Russia, a probe found an Al Jazeera reporter likely died by gunfire from an Israeli […]
Placeholder while article actions load The Treasury Department on Wednesday announced the delivery of $1.3 billion in economic aid to Ukraine, as the United States seeks to help the beleaguered nation respond to the enormous financial impact of Russia’s invasion. The transferred funds — the first of $7.5 billion in economic aid approved by Congress […]
(Eds: Updating with more details, quotes, pix) Munich, Jun 26 (PTI) Terming the imposition of Emergency in 1975 as a “black spot” on the vibrant history of India’s democracy, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday targeted the Congress Party and said that democracy, which is in DNA of every Indian, was trampled and suppressed 47 years […]
Noting Disparate Impact of Dismantling Roe on Black Women, Lawmakers Call for Swift Executive Action to Protect Abortion Rights and Save Black Lives Text of Letter (PDF) WASHINGTON – In a letter today, Congresswoman Alma Adams (NC . . .
A group of Black women in Congress are urging President Joe Biden to take urgent action to protect abortion rights, as the Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade and seizes abortion access from millions of people across the country. Rep. Ayanna Pressley (D-Massachusetts) led 20 lawmakers in sending a letter to Biden on . . […]
WASHINGTON — Following mass shootings in New York and Texas, the U.S. House Judiciary Committee is holding an emergency meeting on Thursday to mark up gun control legislation — though it’s likely doomed. The package includes eight gun-related bills, known as the “Protecting Our Kids Act,” and they are expected to pass the Democratic-controlled House. […]
WASHINGTON — Following mass shootings in New York and Texas, the U.S. House Judiciary Committee is holding an emergency meeting on Thursday to mark up gun control legislation — though it’s likely doomed. The package includes eight gun-related bills, known as the “Protecting Our Kids Act,” and the proposals are expected to pass the Democratic-controlled […]
Dear Speaker Pelosi, Majority Leader Schumer, Minority Leader McCarthy, Minority Leader McConnell, Chairwoman DeLauro, Chairman Leahy, Vice Chairman Shelby, and Ranking Member Granger:As organizations that implement and support poverty-focused health, development, and humanitarian programs, we are deeply concerned by the intertwined global crises of COVID-19 and the dramatic rise in hunger and food insecurity exacerbated […]
A sign displays fuel prices at a gas station in Arlington, Va., on March 16. President Biden announced on Thursday the country’s largest-ever release from its Strategic Petroleum Reserve. Saul Loeb/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Saul Loeb/AFP via Getty Images A sign displays fuel prices at a gas station in Arlington, Va., […]