TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — China’s military sent 71 planes and seven ships toward Taiwan in a 24-hour display of force directed at the self-ruled island, Taiwan’s Defense Ministry said Monday, after China expressed anger at Taiwan-related provisions i n a U.S. annual defense spending bill. China’s military harassment of Taiwan, which it claims is its […]
BOGOTA (Reuters) – Colombia’s central bank on Friday unanimously held its benchmark interest rate at 4.25% yet again, a rate the bank chief said could remain in place for a “relatively long period” as inflation and growth risks diminish. Consumer prices have been well above the bank’s 3% target since March, but the seven-member board […]
More from our inbox: To the Editor: Re “Anxiety Over Climate Change Lands on the Therapist’s Couch” (front page, Feb. 7): Just as physical activity can alleviate anxiety and depression, climate activism can counter feelings of helplessness and despair. Participating in demonstrations or writing to lawmakers is a start. Even better is working on specific […]
