Jun 20 Watch 5:08 News Wrap: COVID vaccinations begin for children under age 5 In our news wrap Monday, children under the age of 5 began receiving COVID vaccines, President Biden considers a pause on the federal gas tax, militants killed at least 132 villagers in Mali, Israel is headed for a new election,… Continue watching
Jun 13 India and China increasingly welcome shunned Russian oil By Krutika Pathi, Elaine Kurtenbach, Associated Press Such sales are boosting Russian export revenues at a time when Washington and allies are trying to limit financial flows supporting Moscow's war effort. Continue reading
May 30 Orban open to proposal for EU embargo on some Russian oil By Associated Press The Hungarian prime minister’s remarks came Monday at an EU summit focused on helping Ukraine, with sanctions a clear focus of attention. Continue reading
May 27 Watch 4:58 News Wrap: House panel seeks data from gunmakers on weapons used in mass shootings By PBS NewsHour In our news wrap Friday, a congressional oversight committee asked five major gunmakers for data on assault-style weapons used in mass shootings, Russia's gained more ground in Ukraine, Iranian forces seized two Greek tankers, President Biden addressed U.S. Naval Academy… Continue watching
May 04 E.U. calls on member nations to ban all Russian oil By Lorne Cook, Samuel Petrequin, Associated Press The European Union's chief executive has called on the 27-nation bloc to ban oil imports from Russia in a sixth package of sanctions over the war in Ukraine. Continue reading
Apr 27 Russia cuts off natural gas to Poland and Bulgaria, threatens to disconnect more nations By Yesica Fisch, Jon Gambrell, Associated Press Russia has dramatically escalated its standoff with the West over the war in Ukraine, cutting natural gas off to NATO members Poland and Bulgaria and threatening to disconnect even more nations. Continue reading
Apr 05 E.U. proposes banning Russian coal imports after ‘heinous crimes’ near Kyiv By Samuel Petrequin, Associated Press The European Union's executive branch has proposed a ban on coal imports from Russia in what would be the first sanctions targeting the country's lucrative energy industry over its war in Ukraine. Continue reading
Mar 08 What will a U.S. ban on Russian oil accomplish? By Cathy Bussewitz, Matthew Daly, Associated Press With Russia intensifying its war on Ukraine, killing civilians and triggering a mass refugee crisis, President Joe Biden announced a U.S. ban on imported Russian oil. Continue reading
Mar 08 Shell says it will no longer purchase Russian oil and natural gas, shuts down Russian operations By Danica Kirka, Associated Press Shell says it will stop buying Russian oil and natural gas, and shut down service stations and other operations in the country amid international pressure for companies to sever ties over the invasion of Ukraine. Continue reading
Mar 08 WATCH: President Biden announces ban on Russian oil for the country’s attack on Ukraine By Zeke Miller, Michael Balsamo, Josh Boak, Associated Press President Joe Biden announced Tuesday the U.S. will ban all Russian oil imports, toughening the toll on Russia’s economy in retaliation for its invasion of Ukraine, but he acknowledged it will bring costs to Americans, particularly at the gas pump. Continue reading