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Bitcoin rises to a new record as investors absorb growing Ukraine-Russia tensions
Bitcoin moved higher Tuesday amid rising geopolitical tensions between Ukraine and Russia.Business - CNBC - 2 days ago -
What to know amid escalating tensions with Russia over war in Ukraine
John Sullivan, a former U.S. ambassador to Russia under the Biden and Trump administrations, speaks with "CBS Mornings" about the potential impact of the use of U.S. ATACMS missiles by Ukraine, ...Top stories - CBS News - Yesterday -
Scottish rent controls spark tensions as developers demand ‘assurances’
Caps for increases would be tied to inflation under SNP’s new housing billWorld - Financial Times - 19 hours ago -
Treasury yields steady as traders weigh increased Russia-Ukraine tensions
Thursday’s rally in U.S. government debt faded as trading progressed, leaving yields little changed again, as market participants assessed media reports that Russia had fired missiles on Ukraine.Business - MarketWatch - 7 hours ago -
Evo Morales accuses Bolivian government of trying to kill him
Ex-leader implicates former ally Luis Arce after his vehicle hit by gunfire amid rising unrest in country. Bolivia’s former leader Evo Morales has accused the government of his one-time ally Luis ...World - The Guardian - October 27 -
An Iranian-American journalist is believed to be held by Iran as tensions remain high after an Israeli attack, US says
An Iranian-American journalist is believed to be held by Iran as tensions remain high after an Israeli attack, US saysWorld - ABC News - November 3 -
U.S. says Iranian-American held in Iran as tensions high following Israeli attack on country
An Iranian-American journalist is believed to have been detained by Iran for months now, further raising the stakes as Tehran threatens to retaliate over an Israeli attack on the country .Top stories - NBC News - November 3 -
Balkan tensions loom over Sparta Prague’s Champions League push | Nick Ames
Rumours of strain among players from former Yugoslavian states has surfaced before group stage meeting with Brest. For Sparta Prague there is plenty riding on Wednesday’s meeting with Brest. Nobody ...World - The Guardian - November 6 -
Japan's prime minister vows military buildup and deeper ties with the US as regional tension rises
Japan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has renewed a pledge to build up his country’s military and deepen its alliance with the United States under President-elect Donald TrumpWorld - ABC News - November 9 -
Canadian veterans remember how they eased tensions as UN peacekeepers in ethnically split Cyprus
Two Canadian veterans who served with the U.N. peacekeepers in divided Cyprus have shared their recollections of their tour of dutyWorld - ABC News - November 11 -
Amsterdam warns of new calls for unrest after violence around Israeli match
Dutch police are warning of calls for more rioting in Amsterdam a day after dozens of people armed with sticks and firecrackers set a tram on fire in the Dutch capitalWorld - ABC News - November 12 -
Russia-Ukraine war live: Kremlin accuses US of raising tensions with missile decision; Erdoğan to present peace plan at G20
Dmitry Peskov warns against increased US involvement in war as EU foreign ministers signal support; reports say Turkish president to present peace plan at summit. The foreign minister of the ...World - The Guardian - 3 days ago -
Russia-U.S. tensions hit global markets as Putin lowers the threshold for a nuclear strike
Stocks fell and investors fled to safe haven assets on Tuesday, as global markets reacted to escalating tensions between the world's two largest nuclear powers.Business - CNBC - 2 days ago -
Serbia's opposition is locked in a standoff with police as tensions rise over deadly roof collapse
Serbian opposition protesters have blocked a court house over a deadly roof collapse at a railway station in the country's north earlier this month, setting off a standoff with riot policeWorld - ABC News - 2 days ago -
U.S. closes embassy in Kyiv over potential 'significant' air attack as tensions with Russia soar
The U.S. has closed its embassy in Kyiv, warning that it has "received specific information of a potential significant air attack" on Wednesday.Business - CNBC - Yesterday -
European Central Banks warns of trade tension risks to euro zone financial stability
The Financial Stability Review also said weak growth was now a bigger threat to the 20-nation euro zone than high inflation.Business - CNBC - Yesterday -
Premier League vote on APT rules hangs in balance amid tensions with Manchester City
City have declared their opposition to rule changes Two-thirds majority required for vote to go through Premier League clubs and officials were scrambling on Thursday to secure support before a ...World - The Guardian - 3 hours ago
