Lithuanian apparel imports rise 16%, European suppliers dominate
The sourcing structure of Lithuania’s apparel imports remains heavily skewed towards Europe. Poland, Germany, Spain and Italy together…
Senators launch a cross-party effort to end stock trading by lawmakers
WASHINGTON — Two senators from opposite parties are joining forces in a renewed push to ban members of…
Minifridge recall expands to 964,000 Frigidaires after fire reports
An appliance distributor is expanding a minifridge recall that now covers roughly 964,000 Frigidaire-branded products sold in the…
Loss of biodiversity in Switzerland slows but still worrying
The state of biodiversity in Switzerland remains low and unsatisfactory Keystone-SDA Listen to the article Listening the article…
Iran closes its airspace to commercial aircraft for hours as US tensions remain high
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Iran closed its airspace to commercial flights for hours without explanation early Thursday…
The EU and Mercosur build one of the world’s biggest free-trade zones
CAÑUELAS, Argentina — Talks on a landmark free trade deal between the European Union and four South American…
Canadian PM Mark Carney arrives in Beijing for landmark four-day visit to China
BEIJING — Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney arrived in Beijing on Wednesday night, beginning a four-day visit designed…
Trump signs a law returning whole milk to school lunches
Whole milk is heading back to school cafeterias across the country after President Donald Trump signed a bill…
Officers wounded in ambush while stopping suspect in fatal shooting: Police chief
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Two police officers were shot Wednesday while responding to shots fired at a business in…
EU targets Ukraine’s military needs with massive new loan program plus billions in budget support
BRUSSELS — The European Union will dedicate most of a massive new loan program to Ukraine’s military needs…
Brazilian au pair testifies against former employer and lover in double homicide case
FAIRFAX, Va. — A Brazilian au pair who has pleaded guilty to manslaughter testified against her former employer…
Former Cyprus President George Vassiliou, who put the country on the path to EU membership, has died
NICOSIA, Cyprus — Former Cypriot President George Vassiliou, a successful businessman who helped to energize his divided island’s…