Archives for January 2023

From tiny islands to major cities, demonstrators poured into France's streets Tuesday in the latest clash of wills with the government over its plans to push back the retirement age. Labor unions aimed to mobilize more than 1 million demonstrators in what one veteran left-wing leader described as a "citizens' insurrection." … [Read more...] about Strikes, protests hit France in round 2 of pension battle

Europe's economy scraped out meager gains at the end of last year as galloping inflation fed by high energy prices and Russia's invasion of Ukraine deterred people from spending in shops and restaurants. … [Read more...] about Europe scrapes out economic growth by dodging gas disaster

More than 1,000 flights were canceled and many more delayed Monday with more expected in coming days as Texas and nearby states dealt with freezing temperatures and wintry precipitation. … [Read more...] about Wintry weather scrubs more than 1,000 flights in U.S.

China is urging House Speaker Kevin McCarthy not to visit Taiwan this spring in a repeat of tensions over then-Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit last year. … [Read more...] about China tells House Speaker McCarthy not to visit Taiwan

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is tapping the state's first border czar to respond to the surge of migrants across the border. … [Read more...] about Texas Gov. Greg Abbott appoints state border czar, citing Biden's absence