Analysts said Russia has little to offer by way of direct investment or aid, given the international sanctions placed on North Korea in retaliation for its nuclear and ballistic missile programs. Russia, along with China, has made the case before the United Nations Security Council that those sanctions should be eased in exchange for incremental steps by North Korea to denuclearize. … [Read more...] about Putin and Kim Jong Un meet in summit heavy on pleasantries but light on specifics
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Ukrainian comedian wins presidential election by a landslide
Zelensky’s supporters said they voted for him as a way of rejecting Poroshenko’s entanglement in Ukraine’s oligarchic political elite. He’s “a guy who is out of the system, and that’s good,” said Anton Mykalychyuk, 27, after casting his vote for Zelensky in central Kiev. “He made his own money, so he doesn’t owe anyone in the current system anything.” … [Read more...] about Ukrainian comedian wins presidential election by a landslide
Mueller report poses an unexpected problem for Democrats
“For the core of the Democratic base, [the Mueller investigation] is insatiable red meat. For nonpartisan voters, it's not clear how much they care anymore,” said Chris Kofinis, a Democratic political strategist neutral in the 2020 primary season. “The reality is that being anti-Trump, no matter how justified, is not a winning strategy, because if it was, Hillary Clinton would have been elected.“ … [Read more...] about Mueller report poses an unexpected problem for Democrats
JetBlue’s low-cost London flights could put pressure on Delta, American and United
As for Wow Air, the low-cost carrier that launched routes between North America and Europe in 2015, analysts say it also grew too fast and was forced to cut service to Europe last year from cities including Cleveland, St. Louis, Miami and Cincinnati. But that was not enough to save the airline. … [Read more...] about JetBlue’s low-cost London flights could put pressure on Delta, American and United
Notre Dame fire was probably caused by electrical short-circuit, police official says
However, Fournier told the daily Le Parisian that he himself was able to save the most precious thing for Catholics from the fire — the cathedral’s consecrated hosts. The paper said he climbed on altars to remove large paintings, but that he felt especially proud of another personal salvaging operation: “to have removed Jesus” from the cathedral. … [Read more...] about Notre Dame fire was probably caused by electrical short-circuit, police official says