Tag: Business
US finalizes ban on Belarus travel over forced landing
WASHINGTON — The Transportation Department issued a final order Tuesday that blocks most travel between the United States and Belarus, underscoring Washington's concern about...
As Tokyo Olympics approach, virus worries rise in Japan
TOKYO — The pressure of hosting an Olympics during a still-active pandemic is beginning to show in Japan.
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Encrypted chat data leads to major drug raids in Germany
BERLIN — German security officials said Tuesday they made more than 750 arrests and seized large amounts of drugs after gaining access to extensive...
Vauxhall owner to invest $138M in UK to make electric cars
LONDON — Vauxhall’s parent company announced Tuesday that it will invest 100 million pounds ($138 million) to make electric vans and cars at its...
Tokyo Olympics shaping up as TV-only event with few fans
TOKYO — The pandemic-delayed Tokyo Olympics are shaping up as a TV-only event with few fans — if any — being allowed when they...
Belarus sentences former presidential contender to 14 years
KYIV, Ukraine — The Supreme Court in Belarus on Tuesday sentenced a former contender in the 2020 presidential race to 14 years in prison...
Austria’s ex-vice chancellor on trial for corruption charges
VIENNA — The former Austrian vice chancellor and ex-leader of Austria’s right-wing Freedom Party went on trial Tuesday for corruption charges at a Vienna...
New US rules to protect animal farmers expected this week
OMAHA, Neb. — The Biden administration plans to issue a new rule to protect the rights of farmers who raise cows, chickens and hogs...
EU vows to help Lithuania amid flow of migrants from Belarus
VILNIUS, Lithuania — The European Union promised Tuesday to help bloc member Lithuania handle an influx of migrants from the Middle East and Africa,...
Iran accuses Israel of June attack on civilian nuclear site
TEHRAN, Iran — Iran on Tuesday accused Israel of a sabotage attack in June that reportedly targeted a civilian nuclear facility near Tehran, the...