World / Business / Economy May 2, 2022
Green fix to replace Russian gas is stymied by Europe’s red tape
by Will Mathis
Energy producers say time-consuming bottlenecks are thwarting Europe’s push to ditch Russia and be more self-reliant.
Commentary / World Apr 6, 2022
by Chang-Tai Hsieh
By eagerly embracing foreign politicians who “stand with Taiwan,” even as they undermine democracy elsewhere, the island’s leaders are flirting with disaster.
National Mar 19, 2022
Educators in Japan fear decline in interest in Russian language
Related organizations stressed the importance of the language, citing the need for dialogue with people who speak Russian.
Editorials May 15, 2021
Ransomware is a national security threat. Treat it like one.
In the Colonial Pipeline attack, the perpetrator was identified as a cybercriminal group called DarkSide, which admitted its involvement but said it did not want to cause “social unrest.”
World / Science & Health Mar 19, 2015
Foul stench in rebel-held east Ukraine as war hits water treatment
Fighting in east Ukraine has interfered with water treatment, producing a foul stench from the taps that aid workers say could bring health risks. "The water has gone bad," said Raisa Prilipko, head of a Donetsk orphanage that gives shelter to 21 preschool children. "We ...
World Nov 18, 2014
FBI probes State Department hacking tied to White House breach
The FBI is investigating a hacking attack that forced the U.S. State Department to disable part of its email system and may be linked to a previously disclosed intrusion of the White House network. The FBI on Monday said it opened investigations into the State ...
World / Crime & Legal Oct 24, 2014
Russian captured in Afghanistan to face terrorism charges in U.S.
A Russian captured while fighting with militants in Afghanistan, and held by the U.S. military there, will be flown to the United States to face terrorism charges, U.S. officials said on Thursday. The detainee was identified by the Washington Post as Irek Hamidullan. He ...