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Can turning down our radiators turn up the heat on Vladimir Putin?

Russia has used its gas supply as an “economic weapon”. The West should counter with its own energy-saving measures

The Guardian - UK · Mar 11, 2022

Commentary: Putin’s diabolical romanticism is sinking the global economy

The barbarity of the Russian assault on Ukraine is neither mitigated by the ineptitude of the Russian army nor can hearts be uplifted by the bravery of the Ukrainians. Murder on a colossal scale is taking place in plain sight on television day after day.

Tribune News Service · Mar 11, 2022

Editorial: California housing costs an obstacle for Ukraine's refugees

Russia's unprovoked invasion has displaced some 2 million Ukrainians in less than two weeks, according to the U.N. High Commissioner for Refugees, making it "the fastest-growing refugee crisis in Europe since World War II." At our best, Americans and especially Californians take pride in our capacity to welcome the world's…

Tribune News Service · Mar 11, 2022

How European response to Ukraine refugees differs from UK

Unlike the UK, EU countries have offered open sanctuary to the millions fleeing Russia’s attack in biggest refugee crisis since second world war

The Guardian - UK · Mar 11, 2022

VP Harris heads to Romania as Ukraine refugee crisis grows

Vice President Kamala Harris and Romania’s president will meet Friday to discuss growing concerns about the influx of displaced people fleeing Ukraine for elsewhere in eastern Europe due to Russia's invasion

The Independent UK · Mar 11, 2022

Salerno-Reggio Calabria In Italy Set To Be Europe’s Longest Smart Road

The 400-kilometer-long Salerno-Reggio Calabria highway in Italy is set to be the longest smart road in all of Europe with tons of tech updates in the pipeline.

RideApart · Mar 11, 2022

Russia may pressure Serbia to undermine western Balkans, leaders warn

Kosovo and Bosnia-Herzegovina urge western leaders to ‘engage more actively and strongly’ in the region

The Guardian - UK · Mar 11, 2022

Forterra says biggest brick factory in Europe is right on course to open by end of the year

Forterra is replacing Desford factory with vast new shed housing two massive kilns, more than doubling production there

Birmingham Post · Mar 11, 2022

For some refugees fleeing Ukraine there are echoes of 2015

The journey from war takes days and weeks. And while most people fleeing Ukraine are met with open arms and compassion, Nawa, Kathy and Solomon haven’t always had that experience. Like other people of color seeking safety in neighboring countries, they’ve found themselves repeatedly pushed back, forced out of evacuation…

Tribune News Service · Mar 10, 2022

Ukraine and Russia overshadow EU leaders' gathering in Versailles

European Union leaders met on Thursday night at the Chateau de Versailles just outside Paris for the first round in a series of strategic talks about the conflict between Russia and Ukraine.

Radio France Internationale · Mar 10, 2022