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U.S. slaps sanctions on company building Russia's Nord Stream 2 pipeline

The United States on Wednesday imposed sanctions on the company in charge of building Russia's Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline, expanding penalties on Moscow after it recognized two breakaway regions in eastern Ukraine.

Reuters

Russian mobilization in Ukraine raises concerns about a new Cold War-style era in Europe

BERLIN — Although Udo Grelzik spent almost half his life under communist rule in East Germany, he never anticipated the threat of anything like a new Cold War in Europe.

Los Angeles Times

Biden imposes sanctions on company behind Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline – as it happened

President says US ‘will not hesitate to take further steps if Russia continues to escalate’ – follow the day’s news

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Sinclair's Q4 Revenue Misses Consensus Due To Cyber Incident, Absence Of Political Revenue; Hikes Dividend

Sinclair Broadcast Group Inc (NASDAQ:SBGI) reported a fourth-quarter FY21 revenue decline of 2% year-on-year to $1.48 billion, missing the consensus of $1.56 billion. Lost revenues due to the cyber incident and the absence of political revenues in a non-political year affected the revenue growth. Total advertising revenues of $383 million decreased 31% Y/Y.…

Benzinga

Germany's decision on Nord Stream 2 certification 'not a matter of weeks'

Germany's decision on Nord Stream 2 certification will take a longer time, a government spokesperson said on Wednesday, adding he preferred not to name a specific timeline but expected the process to last more than just a few weeks.

Reuters

German Cabinet approves minimum wage hike, key Scholz pledge

Germany’s Cabinet has approved a plan to lift the country’s minimum wage to 12 euros ($13.60) per hour in October

The Independent UK

Nord Stream 2 halted: What you should know

Germany paused the controversial project after Russia recognised separatist areas in Ukraine. What could come next?

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Ugandan writer arrives in Germany after fleeing ‘torture’ in custody

Award-winning Ugandan author Kakwenza Rukirabashaija, who fled the country after being charged with insulting President Yoweri Museveni, arrived in Germany to seek medical treatment after being "tortured" in jail, his lawyer said Wednesday.

France 24

Ukraine-Russia war: What is the Nord Stream 2 pipeline and how might the crisis impact it?

Lucrative natural gas pipeline running to Germany under Baltic Sea blocked by chancellor Olaf Scholz in response to Vladimir Putin’s aggression

The Independent UK

Climate activists try to block access to 3 German airports

Climate activists have blocked roads leading to Germany’s three biggest airports

The Independent UK

German aid group battles to evacuate Afghans who worked with army

Ahmad, a 30-year-old Afghan who worked for the German military, is now in hiding in Kabul in fear of his life.

Reuters

Covid live: Poland, Slovakia and Iceland latest countries set to end most coronavirus restrictions — as it happened

Move comes as case numbers and deaths continue to fall in many nations

The Guardian - UK

A Look at Toughest US Sanctions Facing Russia

President Joe Biden on Tuesday rolled out the first of what the US says could be an ever-fiercer, ever-broader cascade of financial sanctions and penalties over Russia’s moves against Ukraine. Tuesday’s first installment of sanctions hit members of Putin’s inner circle and their families and two banks that the US…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Johnson’s Germany comparison highlights UK’s low sick pay

Proportion of UK worker’s salary covered is typically less than quarter of Germany’s 100% in first six weeks

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Al Jazeera

Latest Ukraine updates: Ukraine imposes state of emergency

Latest Ukraine news from February 23: Ukraine’s parliament has voted to approve a state of emergency.

Los Angeles Times

Biden announces sanctions against Russia for invasion of Ukraine

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden announced Tuesday that the United States will impose its first tranche of economic sanctions against Moscow in response to what he described as “the beginning of a Russian invasion of Ukraine.”

Reuters

EU could impose further sanctions on Russia, Germany's Scholz says

Germany and the European Union are in a position to decide on further sanctions against Russia in the event of a complete Russian invasion of Ukraine, which cannot be ruled out, Chancellor Olaf Scholz said on Tuesday.

The Guardian - UK

England urged to be more ruthless by Sarina Wiegman before Germany clash

The England manager said she wanted her team to ‘do better in the final third’ and finish more of the chances they create in their final Arnold Clark Cup game

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The Independent UK

Poland says heavy sanctions should be inflicted on Russia

Polish leaders have welcomed Germany’s suspension of the Nord Stream 2 pipeline but argued that even more punitive measures should be imposed on Russia for its actions against Ukraine

Asharq Al-Awsat

European Union Nations Unanimously Approve Russian Sanctions

Shocked by Russian President Vladimir Putin’s order to deploy troops to separatist regions of eastern Ukraine, world leaders moved quickly Tuesday to impose as forceful a response as possible in hopes of averting a full-blown war in Europe. Germany made the first big move, taking steps to halt the process…

Irish Mirror

Taoiseach warns Russian gas pipeline change will have impact on Irish pockets as fuel prices rise

Germany made the decision to shelve the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline between them and Russia after Russian President Vladimir Putin sent troops into Ukraine

Roll Call

Biden, allies sanction Russia but keep harshest tools in reserve - Roll Call

President Biden and Western leaders slapped a slew of new sanctions on Russia, warning more will come if Moscow invades Ukraine.

The Independent UK

EXPLAINER: A look at toughest US sanctions facing Putin

U.S. President Joe Biden has made clear the United States intends to deploy sweeping financial penalties, not American troops, to hit Russia over President Vladimir Putin’s moves against Ukraine

ABC News

The United States has announced the first wave of sanctions on Russia after the invasion of Ukraine. Here what's next

Joe Biden has announced sweeping sanctions after Russia sent troops into eastern Ukraine, "a flagrant violation of international law" that "demands a firm response". These are the next steps.

Evening Standard

What is Nord Stream 2 - the $11bn gas pipeline between Russia and Germany at centre of Ukraine tensions

Following Vladimir Putin’s decision to deploy troops into parts of Ukraine, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz announced the country will be putting the operating licence for Nord Stream 2 on ice.

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