Swiss officials brace for energy crisis this winter, while planning for ways to prevent blackouts

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Switzerland could ban electric vehicles from being used non-essentially this winter as government officials begin to brace for an energy crisis during the winter months, according to reports.

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The Telegraph reported on Saturday that Swiss officials have drafted emergency proposals that r...See more

Biden defended the deal despite its lack of paid sick leave that Democrats demanded. That amendment failed because of opposition from Republicans and Joe Manchin.

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WASHINGTON — The Senate passed legislation Thursday to avoid an economically catastrophic rail strike one day after the House approved the measure.

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It now goes to President Joe Biden, who said he "will sign the bill ...See more

Riots broke out in Brussels after Morocco‘s 2-0 upset win over Belgium at the World Cup in Qatar on Sunday. Police detained about a dozen people after they deployed water cannons and fired tear gas to disperse crowds.

Dozens of rioters overturned and torched cars, set electric scooters on fire and pelted cars with bricks.

Morocco’s victory was enthusiastically celebrated by fans with Moroccan im...See more