The groom could not wait to kiss the bride. He kissed her when she walked down the aisle, and during the ceremony. He kissed her
Month: July 2023
Ukraine Launches Missile Strikes in Russia, Moscow Says
Moscow said it shot down two Ukrainian missiles over southwestern Russia on Friday, including one that fell and exploded in a city center — apparently
Brazil Declines to Extradite Accused Russian Spy to U.S.
Brazil has denied the U.S. government’s extradition request for an accused Russian spy in Brazilian custody, weakening hopes that he could be used in a
Where Wildfires Are Raging in Europe and Africa: Greece, Algeria and More
Hundreds of wildfires have burned their way through Southern Europe and North Africa this week, with residents of nearby communities forced to flee the billowing
O’Connor Was a Lonely Voice for Change — Until Ireland Changed With Her
When Sinead O’Connor tore up a photo of Pope John Paul II on “Saturday Night Live” in 1992, her protest caused an even bigger uproar
Ukrainian Fencer Disqualified After Not Shaking Hands With Russian Opponent
Olga Kharlan, a four-time Olympic fencing medalist, was disqualified from the World Fencing Championships in Milan on Thursday after refusing to shake hands with her
Putin Promises Free Grain at Africa Summit, Aiming to Help Russia’s Image
President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia pledged on Thursday to ship free grain to at least six African countries over the next four months, scrambling
E.C.B. Raises Rates Again, Citing ‘Too High’ Inflation
The European Central Bank raised interest rates for a ninth consecutive time on Thursday in its mission to rein in inflation in the region’s economy.
Life Under U.K. Russia Sanctions: Chauffeurs, Chefs and More
The British government has allowed Russian oligarchs to spend hundreds of thousands of dollars on perks like private chefs, chauffeurs and housekeepers, despite ostensibly having
Ukraine May Have Launched Main Counteroffensive Thrust, U.S. Says
Ukraine has launched the main thrust of its counteroffensive, throwing in thousands of troops held in reserve, many of them Western-trained and equipped, two Pentagon