Day: September 28, 2021

Australia Divided Over Future of Mighty Coal Industry

Australia is under growing international pressure to commit to net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, but the policy is fiercely dividing its center-right government.Australia is one of the world’s major exporters of coal and gas. Coal is mined in every st…

Uncertainty Grips Washington in Face of Another Possible Shutdown

WASHINGTON — If Congress fails to act, the U.S. government’s authority to continue spending money will expire at midnight on Thursday, forcing more than 1 million federal workers and an untold number of contractors to stop working. Thousands more will …

Media Groups Voice Concern about Turkey’s Planned Social Media Law

ISTANBUL — Social media regulations are expected to be on the agenda for Turkey’s national assembly when it reconvenes in October.Turkey’s ruling Justice and Development (AKP) party is preparing a draft law covering false news and disinformation online…