government and politics

Russia’s Gazprom keeps gas pipeline to Germany closed

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Berlin (AFP) - Europe’s energy crisis loomed large on Friday after Russian energy giant Gazprom said it could not resume natural gas supplies via a major pipeline to Germany for now. The company cited what it said needed urgent maintenance work to fix major components - in an announcement made just hours before deliveries were … Read more

Countries are taking advantage of historical surpluses to cut taxes and cuts

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Jefferson City, Missouri (AP) - Driven by the largest surplus in state history, the Republican-led Missouri legislature devised a $500 million plan to send a one-time tax refund to millions of families. To the shock of some, Republican Governor Mike Parson objected. Parson’s objection: He wanted a bigger, longer-term tax cut. “Now is the time … Read more