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WARSAW—Russia has halted supplies of oil to Poland via the Druzhba pipeline, the chief executive of Polish refiner PKN Orlen said on Saturday, adding that the company would tap alternative sources to plug the gap. The halt in supplies via the pipeline—which has been exempted from EU sanctions imposed on Russia following its full-scale invasion […]

By Linda Gassenheimer From Tribune News Service On a recent visit to a Chinese restaurant, I noticed chow mein on the menu. It’s a traditional Chinese dish that sometimes takes a back seat to lo mein. Both are noodle dishes. Chow mein noodles are crisp and served with a light sauce. Lo mein noodles are

A federal judge rejected a U.S. congressman’s bid to shield thousands of records from U.S. authorities investigating potential crimes linked to the 2020 election, according to filings unsealed on Feb. 24. U.S. District Court Chief Judge Beryl Howell said that the U.S. Department of Justice can access 2,055 records from the personal cellphone of Rep.

The Hong Kong Police uncovered a horrific mutilation-murder case at Lung Mei village, Tai Po, on Feb. 24. Famed social elite, 28-year-old Abby Choi Tin-fung, was murdered, mutilated, and parts cooked. On the same day, the West Kowloon Serious Crime Unit arrested the brother and parents of Choi’s ex-husband, Alex Kwong Kong-chi, while sealing off

LUDWIGSBURG, Germany—As a birthday present, Dr. Marie Launay, scientific director at the Institute for Sanitary Engineering, was treated to see Shen Yun Performing Arts at the Forum am Schlosspark in Baden-Württemberg, Germany on Feb. 22. “The level of music and dance was incredible and the many colors were so beautiful to see,” she said. “It

Leaders from the 18-member Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) have appointed former Nauru President Baron Waqa to chair the Pacific’s top regional body next year as they move toward regional unity. The leaders met in Fiji on Friday to finalize a deal that will see the return of Kiribati to the forum. Fiji’s leader and outgoing

Commentary Canada’s housing affordability challenges are about to get a whole lot worse soon. While the Canadian government has set immigration targets at 500,000 people per year, anticipated new home construction is expected to fall short of national needs by 100,000. Governments at all levels need to address this issue before it becomes a full-blown

Unlike those living in the time of the Tang Dynasty, which adored overweight women, people nowadays usually equate “thin” with beauty and want a toned body shape. So how do you lose excess body fat and improve your shape? Japanese experts on dieting and fitness recommend three kinds of fat-loss methods that may help you.

Experts, advocates, and common sense politicians give their thoughts and ideas at the 15th International Conference on Climate Change (ICCC) held by the Heartland Institute in Orlando, Florida. Dr. Peter Hartley will debate Dr. William Happer on the question: “This House Believes There Should Be a Tax on Carbon Dioxide Emissions,” at the dinner on

A top Republican on the House Education and Workforce Committee told Labor Secretary Martin Walsh—who is set to step down in mid-March—to retain government records relevant to congressional oversight. On Feb. 23, Rep. Virginia Foxx (R-N.C.) resent a letter to Walsh requesting the Department of Labour (DOL) keep materials that may contain information relevant to the