Many Russians have been in the dark about their country’s losses. As news of more Russian deaths arrives, the reactions range from anger at the Kremlin to parroting the state’s messaging that blames “Nazis’’ in Ukraine.
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Germany’s Dependence on Russian Gas Is Difficult to Break
Dangerously dependent on Russian gas, Germany is still refusing to cut off President Putin, whose war it is effectively subsidizing to the tune of some $220 million a day.
Mariupol Residents Fight to Survive in Bombed and Besieged City
For three weeks, the Ukrainian port city has been without water, heat, electricity and all communication under a merciless Russian assault. Here’s what its residents have been enduring.
Thirteen Governors Want the Public Health Emergency Extended Beyond April
In a letter to the U.S. health secretary, the governors, all Democrats, said they needed more time to prepare for when the emergency expires, taking with it federal resources that state programs depend on.
Thirteen governors want the federal public health emergency extended beyond April.
In a letter to the U.S. health secretary, the governors, all Democrats, said they needed more time to prepare for when the emergency expires, taking with it federal resources that state programs depend on.
India’s Supreme Court Mandates Benefits for Sex Workers
Officials must enter them into databases for voting and benefits, the judges said, after they suffered from the effects of Covid-19 lockdowns.
China’s Power Problems Expose a Strategic Weakness
China announced on Wednesday a national rush to mine and burn more coal, as the country’s electricity shortage threatens to damage its image as a reliable manufacturing base.
1946: British Bakeries Sell Out Before Bread Rationing Begins
Britain rationed many foodstuffs during World War II, but extended rationing to bread only in the lean years immediately after. Bread remained rationed until 1948, and some food rationing continued until 1954.
Brazil Faces Severe Drought as Covid Deaths Approach 500,000
Brazilians are paying more for electricity, dealing with the possibility of water rationing and expecting a destructive fire season in the Amazon in the worst dry spell in at least 90 years.
India’s Farm Subsidies Lead to Waste but Support Millions
In a country plagued with malnutrition, government support has led to wasted crop surpluses. But with jobs lacking, many feel they have little choice but to work the land.