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EU chief: Russia could be cut off from markets, tech goods

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Moscow would have its access to financial markets and high-tech goods limited under Western sanctions being prepared in case Russia attacks Ukraine, a top European Union official said Saturday.

The comments from Ursula von der Leyen, head of the EU’s Executive Commission, came as tensions over Russia’s intentions toward Ukraine intensified. U.S. President Joe…

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Added by xmokul on February 19, 2022 at 3:44pm — No Comments

US mulls booting Nicaragua from trade pact over crackdown

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The Biden administration is considering trying to expel Nicaragua from a lucrative regional free trade pact — or allocate its valuable sugar quota to another country in Central America — to retaliate against President Daniel Ortega’s crackdown on his opponents, according to a U.S. official.

The economic impact of the action is still under analysis and no…

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Added by xmokul on February 18, 2022 at 2:55pm — No Comments

EU border agency to help Cyprus with migrant repatriations

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The chief of the European Union’s Frontex border agency said Wednesday that the repatriation of migrants is Cyprus’ “most urgent need” and that his organization is ready to facilitate flights to return home people who had asylum claims rejected in Cyprus.

Frontex chief Fabrice Leggeri said after talks Wednesday with Cypriot Interior Minister Nicos Nouris…

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Added by xmokul on February 16, 2022 at 3:42pm — No Comments

Raise your hand: Schools seek volunteers in staffing crunch

Michelle Lujan Grisham

With teacher absences mounting and substitutes in short supply, parents may be wondering: Who’s teaching the kids?

The answer around the U.S. could be a local police officer, National Guard soldier, state budget analyst, parent or recent high school graduate — nearly anyone willing to help keep schools’ doors open through the omicron-driven staffing crunch.

States have been loosening teaching requirements to give schools more flexibility on hiring as…

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Added by xmokul on February 2, 2022 at 1:50pm — No Comments

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