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Food export bans in Asia prompt fears of more protectionism
New York Times, Published on 11/06/2022
» As Russia’s invasion of Ukraine helped push global agricultural prices to soaring heights, some Asian governments restricted the export of products they viewed as essential to domestic food security.
EU countries agree to jointly purchase gas
New York Times, Published on 26/03/2022
» European Union (EU) countries have agreed to jointly buy and store gas, hydrogen and liquefied natural gas to address the challenge of reducing energy dependence on Russia while protecting Europeans from spiraling energy costs. They stopped short of imposing a ceiling on energy prices, however.
US House passes $1tn Infrastructure bill
New York Times, Published on 06/11/2021
» WASHINGTON: The House passed a $1-trillion bill Friday night to rebuild the country’s ageing public works system, fund new climate resilience initiatives and expand access to high-speed internet service, giving final approval to a central plank of President Joe Biden’s economic agenda after a daylong drama that pitted moderate Democrats against progressives.
Cruz wins Iowa GOP caucus
New York Times, Published on 02/02/2016
» DES MOINES, IOWA — Senator Ted Cruz of Texas, powered by a surge of support from evangelical Christians, handily defeated Donald Trump in the Iowa caucuses on Monday, throwing into question the depth of support for Mr Trump’s unconventional candidacy.
Manhattan's bodegas are slowly dying off
New York Times, Published on 10/08/2015
» José Alvarrado saved for more than a decade to buy 3 Brothers Mini Market, a bodega at 169th Street and Audubon Avenue.