Turkish banks closing Russian accounts – Vedomosti
The moves reportedly follow warnings of secondary sanctions by Washington Turkish banks have started closing Russian corporate accounts and tightening policies for individuals following threats...
Gaskin: Power of Black agency something to celebrate
A few years ago, a photographer gathered Black business owners at the Bruce Bolling Building for a picture. Seeing the number of people there, both...
Retail sales in Germany plunge – data
The sector recorded a 1.7% drop during the Christmas season alone, official statistics show German retail sales saw a sharp drop in 2023, according to...
‘The Promised Land’ delivers epic Nordic Western
Another marvelous 2023 leftover, Nikolaj Arcel’s “The Promised Land,” Denmark’s submission for the foreign-language Oscar, has everything you want in an epic film: struggle, romance,...
Great cast, but ‘Orion and the Dark’ still a bit much
Co-written by Charlie Kaufman (“Being John Malkovich,” “Adaptation”), the guru of 21st century postmodern cinema, and Lloyd Taylor of the acclaimed 2023 animated film “Nimona,” and...
Editorial: Dems in Congress show weak hand on noncitizens with DUIs
Democrats have earned a reputation for being soft on crime and lax on immigration. When the two intersect, it’s a weak-will buffet. The House passed...