The Treasury Department said Friday it is imposing sanctions on a broad array of people and companies around the world for corruption and human rights abuses - from illegal fishing operations in Chinese waters to kickbacks in Guatemala - in recognition of International Anti-Corruption Day. … [Read more...] about U.S. sanctions firms for rights abuses on Anti-Corruption Day
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NATO chief fears Ukraine war could widen into wider conflict
The head of NATO expressed worry that the fighting in Ukraine could spin out of control and become a war between Russia and NATO, according to an interview released Friday.. … [Read more...] about NATO chief fears Ukraine war could widen into wider conflict
U.K., Japan, Italy team up to create next-generation fighter jet
The United Kingdom, Japan and Italy are joining forces to create a jet fighter that will merge their next-generation plans into a single air combat system. The Global Combat Air Program partnership is expected to roll out its new jet by 2035. … [Read more...] about U.K., Japan, Italy team up to create next-generation fighter jet
Manatee cousin, abalone among new species facing extinction
Populations of a vulnerable species of marine mammal, numerous species of abalone and a type of Caribbean coral are now threatened with extinction, an international conservation organization said Friday. … [Read more...] about Manatee cousin, abalone among new species facing extinction
More breast cancer patients can choose smaller surgery
Many women with two or three breast tumors can get by with lumpectomy surgery instead of having their whole breast removed, a new study suggests. … [Read more...] about More breast cancer patients can choose smaller surgery
