Category: Politics and Government

Oil Projects Must Consider Full Climate Impact, Top U.K. Court Rules

Previously, local council and planning groups in Britain had to weigh only the planet-warming emissions from their own operations.
European Sanctions Target Russian Liquefied Natural Gas for First Time

The European Union will impose economic penalties targeting some shipments of Russian natural gas, hoping to deprive Moscow of income.
U.S. Debt on Pace to Top $56 Trillion Over Next 10 Years

Congressional Budget Office projections released on Tuesday show a grim fiscal backdrop ahead of tax and debt limit fights.
China’s Lust for Durian Is Creating Fortunes in Southeast Asia

Demand for the fruit, known for its rich taste and intense smell, has reshaped parts of Southeast Asia, where it has long been a staple.
A Hungarian Rapper’s Bandwagon Gets an Unlikely New Rider

Azahriah, who has rapped about the joy of cannabis, has shot to fame in Hungary. That may explain why he has been applauded by the country’s conservative leader, Viktor Orban.
French Stocks Tumble to Worst Week in Two Years Over Election Fears

Investors worry about a possible debt crisis in the country as polls show the far right could be brought to the brink of power in less than a month.
Why Cover Saudi Arabia as a Travel Destination?

An editor on the Travel desk explains our decision to explore the Middle Eastern kingdom.
Law Enforcement Unit Formed to Crack Down on Illegal E-Cigarettes

Agents from various federal agencies will focus on unauthorized candy-flavored and nicotine-laden vapes that have flooded the U.S. market from overseas.
Disinformation Spreads Amid E.U. Elections

False narratives and conspiracy theories about climate change, immigration and Ukraine are spreading via politicians and foreign operatives.
Disinformation Spreads Amid E.U. Elections

False narratives and conspiracy theories about climate change, immigration and Ukraine are spreading via politicians and foreign operatives.
India’s Modi, Humbled by Voters, Faces Potent Economic Struggles

With his grip on political power weakened, the Indian prime minister is confronting the same formidable challenge — how to generate hundreds of millions of jobs.
T.D. Allman, Assertive Globe-Trotting Journalist, Dies at 79

Reporting from more than 80 countries, he combined close observation with sharp conclusions that pointed the finger at misdeeds or abuse of power. He was an author as well.