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May 20, 2022 at 1:30 am

Farmer sues VW over climate change; German court has doubts

A court in Germany cast has doubt on claims by a German farmer that automaker Volkswagen is partly responsible for the impact that global warming...

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May 19, 2022 at 2:37 am

Inflation, Russia-Ukraine war draw G7 finance leaders’ focus VIEW

Finance ministers for the Group of Seven leading economies are grappling with deepening inflation concerns and the immediate effects of Russia’s war in Ukraine, with...

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May 19, 2022 at 1:07 am

Germany says pandemic not over as court OKs vaccine mandate

Germany’s health minister is warning that the coronavirus pandemic is not over yet.

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Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra is interviewed by the Associated Press on Thursday, March 17, 2022, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin) DCJM110 DCJM110

May 18, 2022 at 12:58 pm

US health secretary tests positive for COVID on Germany trip

President Joe Biden’s top health official has tested positive for COVID-19, the latest member of his Cabinet to be infected with the virus.

May 15, 2022 at 12:25 am

Finland, Sweden inch closer to seeking NATO membership VIEW

Finland’s government has declared a “new era” is underway as it inches closer to seeking NATO membership.

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May 14, 2022 at 3:04 am

G7 warn of Ukraine grain crisis, ask China not to aid Russia

The Group of Seven leading economies have warned that the war in Ukraine is stoking a global food and energy crisis that threatens poor countries.

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May 13, 2022 at 1:35 am

Ukraine asks G7 to step up arms supply, pressure on Russia VIEW

Ukraine’s foreign minister says his country is willing to engage in diplomatic talks with Russia to unblock grain supplies and achieve a political solution to...

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May 12, 2022 at 2:28 am

G7 seeks more ways to help Ukraine, unblock grain supplies VIEW

Top diplomats from the Group of Seven wealthy nations have gathered in northern Germany for a three-day meeting centered on Russia’s war against Ukraine and...

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FILE – In this May 28, 2020, file photo, a passenger wears personal protective equipment on a Delta Airlines flight after landing in Minneapolis, United States of America. The European Union Aviation Safety Agency said Wednesday that from next week onward it is no longer recommending the use of medical masks at airports and on planes due to the coronavirus. (AP Photo/John Minchillo, File) DSOB101 DSOB101

May 11, 2022 at 6:07 am

EU lifts mask recommendation for air travel as pandemic ebbs

The European Union will no longer recommend medical masks be worn at airports and on planes starting next week amid the easing of coronavirus restrictions...

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May 5, 2022 at 11:31 pm

Europe’s farmers stir up biogas to offset Russian energy VIEW

In lush fields southwest of Paris, farmers are joining Europe’s fight to free itself from Russian gas.

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