Biden Announces Sanctions Against Russian Oligarchs, Banks

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MOSCOW (77WABC) — President Joe Biden has announced the U.S. is ordering heavy financial sanctions against Russian banks and oligarchs, declaring that Moscow has flagrantly violated international law by invading Ukraine. The U.S. president said he was

Oil Prices Jump, Shares Sink as Russia Edges Toward Ukraine

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BANGKOK (AP) — Oil prices have surged nearly 5% and stock prices dropped after Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered forces into separatist regions of eastern Ukraine, bringing a long-feared invasion a step closer. U.S. futures also skidded

Ukraine-Russia Crisis: What To Know in the Escalating Crisis

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WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Efforts by world leaders to head off a Russian invasion of Ukraine were dealt a serious blow Monday when Russian President Vladimir Putin signed decrees recognizing the independence of two separatist regions in eastern

EU Ministers To Decide on Russian Sanctions

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BRUSSELS (AP) — European Union foreign ministers will meet Tuesday to decide what sanctions to impose over Russia’s decision to recognize two separatist regions in southeast Ukraine, the EU’s top diplomat said. EU foreign policy chief Josep

Canada Lawmakers Extend Emergency Powers for Truck Protests

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TORONTO (AP) — Canadian lawmakers voted Monday night to extend the emergency powers that police can invoke to quell any potential restart of blockades by those opposed to COVID-19 restrictions. Lawmakers in the House of Commons voted