George Takei to lead Banned Books Week, urging the fight against censorship
NEW YORK — Actor-activist George Takei’s next project is on behalf of a longtime passion — the right…
If the Swiss Army knife is made in America, is it still Swiss?
The United States has long been Victorinox’s most important market. Lea Meienberg/The New York Times Listen to the…
Russia and Ukraine trade deadly drone strikes as Zelenskyy anticipates intense diplomacy at UN
KYIV, Ukraine — Russia and Ukraine swapped accusations of deadly drone strikes on civilian areas of their countries…
US lawmakers push for military dialogue in rare China visit
BANGKOK — A bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers pushed for more military-to-military dialogue in a meeting Sunday with…
France sends jets to Poland, the UK ramps up sanctions in a signal to Russia not to escalate
WARSAW, Poland — France said Friday it’s deploying fighter jets to Poland and the UK announced fresh sanctions…
Russia appeals global aviation agency’s decision blaming it for downing MH17 in 2014
MOSCOW — Russia has filed an appeal to the top United Nations’ court challenging the International Civil Aviation…
Venezuelan president’s YouTube account offline as tensions with US escalate
BOGOTA, Colombia — The YouTube account of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro was offline Saturday, with Venezuelan state-run channel…
Without free movement the Swiss would work longer and retire later, says EU ambassador
Andreas Künne: ‘Without free movement you would work longer, retire late’ Keystone-SDA Listen to the article Listening the…
Trump DOJ argues Michigan effort to shut down underwater pipeline interferes with US foreign policy
The Trump administration is stepping into the legal fight over whether Enbridge can continue to operate an aging…
Despite a Decline, the Dollar’s Influence Persists
“One day you have tariffs, the other you don’t,” said Zain Vawda, an analyst at forex consultancy Oanda.…