Supreme Court bans Jehovah’s Witnesses in Russia
Russia’s Supreme Court has banned the Jehovah’s Witnesses from operating in the country.
North Korea threatens ‘super-mighty’ strike on U.S.
Pyongyang ratchets up its war of words with Washington.
IMF foresees global economy accelerating
The International Monetary Fund predicts that the world economy will grow 3.5 percent this year, up from 3.1 percent in 2016. (April 20)
Venezuela’s chaotic protests leave several dead
The country continues to face major political unrest and economic woes. Video provided by Newsy
IMF’s Lagarde: “concerned” about trade, urges “equitable” growth
Referring to the Trump administration’s inward-looking economic policies, Christine Lagarde, managing director of the International Monetary Fund, said Thursday the organization is “concerned” about trade and urged countries to refrain from adopting
Iceberg towers over Canadian town along ‘iceberg alley’
Icebergs are common in the area, dubbed “iceberg alley.”
Venezuela seizes General Motors plant as country’s crisis escalates
General Motors halted operations in Venezuela, calling the move “illegal.”
