Russia’s war on Ukraine has driven up the prices of staple foods and energy across the Middle East and North Africa ahead of the Muslim holy month of daytime fasting and nighttime feasting.
Tag: Politics and Government
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Federal Covid Cash Kept New York State Afloat. That Could End Soon.
An influx of federal funds may have saved the M.T.A. and staved off painful budget cuts in Albany and New York City. There’s a fight over what comes next.
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As Adams Toughens on Crime, Some Fear a Return to ’90s Era Policing
With violent crime surging, Mayor Eric Adams is testing how much policing a changed New York City will tolerate.
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Utah Legislature Overrides Governor’s Veto of Transgender Athlete Bill
The measure bars transgender athletes from competing in girls’ sports. Lawmakers expect it to be challenged in courts.
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Gaffes and Miscues Mar a Royal Tour of a Republic-Minded Caribbean
The trip by Prince William and his wife, Catherine, the duchess of Cambridge, dramatized how rapidly Queen Elizabeth II is losing her grip on distant dominions where she is still head of state.