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Chevron Lobbies to Head Off New Sanctions on Myanmar

The oil company is arguing against efforts to restrict its involvement in a gas operation in Myanmar that provides funding for the junta there.

China's Oscars boycott mixes politics with push to curb Hollywood dominance

Early this year, Chinese state media began effusing about the Oscar nominations of Beijing-born director Chloé Zhao — whose film "Nomadland" is in the running for six awards, including best picture. The Global Times tabloid called Zhao the "pride of China" ...

Where Did Chad Rebels Prepare for Their Own War? In Libya.

Until recently they were employed by Khalifa Hifter, a powerful Libyan commander once championed by President Donald J. Trump. They fought with weapons supplied by the United Arab Emirates, one of Mr. Hifter's main foreign sponsors.

Canadian Lawmaker Apologizes for Taking Nude Photo of Colleague

It was not immediately clear what sanctions, if any, Sébastien Lemire would face after he acknowledged taking a nude photo of William Amos during a Zoom call.

Covid: India joins UK's 'red list' as travel ban begins

UK and Irish nationals arriving from India must quarantine in a government-approved hotel, as new coronavirus travel curbs come into force. India joined the UK's "red list" on Friday, effectively banning travel. The country has seen soaring infection rates, ...

Russia to pull troops back from near Ukraine

After weeks of tension over a build-up of Russian troops close to Ukraine's border, Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu has ordered a number of units in the area back to their bases. The EU estimated that more than 100,000 Russian soldiers had ...

Russia orders troops back to base after buildup near Ukraine

Reuters

Reuters

The currencies of both Russia and Ukraine rose sharply after the announcement, signalling relief among investors just hours after Russia also ended war games in Crimea, the peninsula it occupied and annexed from Ukraine in 2014.

Russia orders troop pullback but keeps weapons near Ukraine

MOSCOW — Russia's defense minister on Thursday ordered troops back to their permanent bases following massive drills amid tensions with Ukraine, but said they should leave their weapons behind in western Russia for another exercise later this year.

National Catholic Reporter

Pope Francis, in Earth Day messages, warns 'we are at the edge' on climate change

National Catholic Reporter

The pope made appearances minutes apart April 22 during two virtual events marking Earth Day: the international leaders summit on climate organized by U.S. President Joe Biden, and the Earth Day Live livestream organized by the Earth Day Network.

Russia orders troops back to base after massive buildup near Ukraine border

CNN

CNN

Moscow (CNN) Russia ordered its top military brass to return troops to their permanent bases from Friday, saying it had concluded a "snap inspection" of its forces in the country's east and west, near the Ukrainian border. A build-up of Russian troops along the ...