Western leaders implore Putin to step back from 'real' risk of war

Western leaders implore Putin to step back from 'real' risk of war

Press play to listen to this article Western leaders on Saturday appealed to Vladimir Putin to not give up on diplomacy amid warnings that the Russian president has already decided to invade Ukraine. Speaking at the annual Munich Security Conference, European, US and NATO leaders insisted that a standoff over the Russian troops threatening Ukraine … Read more

Fire erupts at military base in western Iran; no casualties

Syria reports new Israeli missile barrage near Damascus

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — A fire erupted at a military base in western Iran, state-linked media reported on Monday, the latest in a series of blazes and other mishaps at Iranian infrastructure in recent months. The fire broke out at a warehouse full of engine oil and flammable materials at a base belonging … Read more

A crypto breakthrough? Western states consider taking digital currency

A crypto breakthrough? Western states consider taking digital currency

The Wyoming effort also offers a window into some of the forces vying to shape the future of digital money: namely, big retailers and veterans of the commercial banking industry. “We are looking for alternative currencies to compete with the US dollar,” said Zhou Xiaomeng of American CryptoFed, a group backing the Wyoming proposal. American … Read more