August 2022 – Page 78

Russia says it could use nuclear weapons ‘if western countries try to test our resolve’

August 3, 2022

Russia cites two ‘hypothetical scenarios’ for nuclear weapons usage but says Ukraine invasion not relevant to either of them

Gerhard Schröder confirms meeting with Putin again

August 3, 2022

Former German Chancellor Gerhard Schröder confirmed he met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow last week. The controversial former Social Democrat leader, who maintains personal ties to Putin and has sat on the boards of Russian energy companies, has come under fire for his refusal to condemn Putin and for traveling to Moscow in […]

The U.S. Imposes New Sanctions on Russians, Including a Woman Close to Putin.

August 3, 2022

Many of the targets are already under sanctions imposed by the European Union and Britain. One is Alina Kabaeva, a former Olympic gymnast believed to be the romantic partner of President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia.

Giuliani Is Unlikely to Face Criminal Charges in Lobbying Inquiry

August 3, 2022

A federal investigation into Donald Trump’s former lawyer over his work in Ukraine during the 2020 campaign is winding down with no indictment expected.

5 Family Beaches in Europe

August 3, 2022

From the calm, clear waters of Ålbæk, Denmark, to the soft, sandy shores of Spain’s Balearic Islands, a selection of favorite beaches that both children and their parents will love.

Jeremy Corbyn criticises West for ‘pouring arms into Ukraine and prolonging war’

August 3, 2022

Former Labour leader accuses Kyiv’s allies of using ‘language of more war’

France’s 2nd heat wave of the year leaves Paris sweltering

August 3, 2022

Paris’ regional authorities have warned residents to be vigilant as temperatures soar to 36 degrees Celsius (97 Fahrenheit)

Friends of Japanese journalist demand his release in Myanmar

August 3, 2022

Friends of Toru Kubota, a Japanese journalist detained in military-ruled Myanmar while covering a protest, are calling for his immediate release and an online petition has collected more than 41,000 signatures

Resurgence of sales at fashion stores in Brussels

August 3, 2022

Brussels, (Brussels Morning)- Many Brussels merchants ran the best summer sales in a long time. Yet there is still no victory, because, for example, there is still a long way to go about the real impact of the energy crisis. A trip through the city to soak up the atmosphere after the crowds. There is […]

Ixelles wants to get rid of large advertising panel on Place Flagey

August 3, 2022

Brussels, (Brussels Morning)- If it depends on the municipality of Ixelles, the immense advertising panel on Place Flagey will no longer receive a new permit. The info side of that double-sided panel has not worked for years. The municipality asks the Region to be replaced by trees. That responds positively: “We have the same goals, […]