Five Ways Sanctions Are Hitting Russia
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Five Ways Sanctions Are Hitting Russia

Russia’s economy and residents have taken a battering, but the government continues to reap big revenues from energy sales. A partial European embargo on oil takes effect in December.
Saudis Find Sympathetic U.S. Ears at ‘Davos in the Desert’
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Saudis Find Sympathetic U.S. Ears at ‘Davos in the Desert’

A Saudi decision to support a cut in oil output infuriated Washington. But at an investment conference in Riyadh, there was plenty of praise for the kingdom.
As Inflation Stalks Europe, Leaders Shudder
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As Inflation Stalks Europe, Leaders Shudder

The downfall of Britain’s prime minister served as a warning to all of the political peril that awaits those who fail to address the erosion of living standards, no matter the cause.