CIA World Factbook ends publication after 6 decades
The Factbook provided facts, figures, maps and more to generations of economists, professors, journalists and others. Read More
Ukrainian shelling causes ‘serious damage’ in Russia’s Belgorod, governor says
Feb 6 – Nighttime shelling by Ukraine inflicted “serious damage” in the Russian city of Belgorod, near the border, the region’s governor said early on Friday. Read More
The global maelstrom whipped up by the Epstein files
The latest release has triggered a landslide of repercussions for those mentioned in the files. Read More
Democrats’ immigration enforcement reforms face rough waters in Congress
WASHINGTON, Feb 5 – A public backlash against violent confrontations involving federal immigration agents has U.S. Democrats pushing for new controls on their activities, but with little buy-in so far…
Venezuela amnesty law for jailed protesters passes first vote
Feb 5 – An amnesty law being considered in Venezuela’s legislature that would grant immediate clemency to people jailed for participating in political protests or critiquing public figures won initial…
Trump administration to end job protections for up to 50,000 federal workers
WASHINGTON, Feb 5 – U.S. President Donald Trump will have more power to hire and fire up to 50,000 career federal employees in an overhaul of the government’s civil service…
Saudi Arabia deploys cash and clout in Yemen after ousting UAE
MUKALLA, Yemen/RIYADH – After pushing the United Arab Emirates out of Yemen late last year, Saudi Arabia is deploying political capital and billions of dollars in a bid to bring…
Venezuela amnesty law would cover political protesters, return assets, draft shows
Feb 5 – An amnesty law being considered in Venezuela’s legislature would grant immediate clemency to people jailed for participating in political protests and critiquing public figures, return assets of…
UAE plans compound for Palestinians in Israeli-held south Gaza, map shows
The “housing complex” near Rafah would be under Israeli control. Read More
Once feted Mandelson becomes nightmare for weakened UK PM Starmer
LONDON, Feb 5 – Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s appointment of Peter Mandelson as Britain’s ambassador to the United States was once hailed as an inspired move to deploy a master…