Tag: Business
LGBTQ rights bill ignites debate over religious liberty
A sweeping bill that would extend federal civil rights protections to LGBTQ people is a top priority of President Joe Biden and Democrats in...
Cyprus, Israel, Greece sign deal on electric cable link
NICOSIA, Cyprus — Plans to connect Israel, Cyprus and Greece with a 2,000 megawatt undersea electricity cable took a key step forward on Monday,...
Facebook calls on Albanian parties to be transparent in ads
TIRANA, Albania — Facebook said Monday that Albanian political parties should be transparent on how they finance their political advertising on its pages before...
More sports books launching online casinos in the U.S.
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — Companies that are well-known for conducting online sports betting are branching out into the online casino business.
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Child tax credit expansion sets up showdown with GOP
WASHINGTON — The massive coronavirus relief plan making its way to President Joe Biden’s desk includes a plan to temporarily raise the child tax...
More sports books launching online casinos in the U.S.
<p>ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — Companies that are well-known for conducting online sports betting are branching out into the online casino business.</p>
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Queen stresses importance of friends, family during pandemic
LONDON — Queen Elizabeth II highlighted the importance of staying in touch with friends and families during the coronavirus pandemic in a message broadcast...
North Macedonia gets first batch of Russia vaccine Sputnik V
SKOPJE, North Macedonia — North Macedonia on Sunday received the first batch of 3,000 doses of Russian vaccine Sputnik V from a total order...
3,000 at Romania anti-vaccination protest amid COVID-19 rise
BUCHAREST, Romania — Around 3,000 anti-vaccination protesters from across Romania converged outside the parliament building in Bucharest on Sunday as authorities announced new restrictions...
Escalating violence ups pressure for Myanmar sanctions
<p>BANGKOK — The escalation of violence in Myanmar as authorities crack down on protests against the Feb. 1 coup is raising pressure for more...