Black in Berlin: Group seeks more diversity in tech industry

BERLIN (AP) — The beginning of 2019 is when Kave Bulambo really started to wonder: Where are all the Black software engineers in Berlin?

Black in Berlin: Group seeks more diversity in tech industry

BERLIN (AP) — The beginning of 2019 is when Kave Bulambo really started to wonder: Where are all the Black software engineers in Berlin?

Bank shares slide on report of rampant money laundering

The financial sector was hit hard Monday following a report alleging that a number of banks, JPMorgan, HSBC, Standard Chartered Bank, Deutsche Bank and Bank of New York Mellon among them, have continued to profit from illicit dealings with disreputable people and criminal networks despite previous warnings from regulators.

Bank shares slide on report of rampant money laundering

The financial sector was hit hard Monday following a report alleging that a number of banks, JPMorgan, HSBC, Standard Chartered Bank, Deutsche Bank and Bank of New York Mellon among them, have continued to profit from illicit dealings with disreputable people and criminal networks despite previous warnings from regulators.

As South Africa's virus spikes, president bans liquor sales

JOHANNESBURG (AP) — South African President Cyril Ramaphosa reimposed a ban on alcohol sales and ordered the closure of all bars Monday as part of new restrictions to help the country battle a resurgence of the coronavirus, including a new variant.

France's global nuclear fusion device a puzzle of huge parts

PARIS (AP) — A hugely ambitious project to replicate the energy of the sun is entering a critical phase, as scientists and technicians in southern France begin assembling giant parts of a nuclear fusion device, an international experiment aimed to develop the ultimate clean energy source.

US watchdog: Afghan gov't weakened ahead of Taliban talks

ISLAMABAD (AP) — A U.S. watchdog warned that “systemic” corruption within the Afghan government is weakening its bargaining position in upcoming peace negotiations with the Taliban, even as the insurgents said Thursday they were ready and had compiled their agenda for the long-awaited talks.

Libyan forces set conditions for lifting oil blockade

CAIRO (AP) — Forces loyal to a Libyan commander said they will only allow the reopening of oil fields and terminals once a mechanism has been set up to fairly distribute revenue across the country, which is split between rival, warring factions.

Libyan forces set conditions for lifting oil blockade

CAIRO (AP) — Forces loyal to a Libyan commander said they will only allow the reopening of oil fields and terminals once a mechanism has been set up to fairly distribute revenue across the country, which is split between rival, warring factions.

Libyan forces set conditions for lifting oil blockade

CAIRO (AP) — Forces loyal to a Libyan commander said they will only allow the reopening of oil fields and terminals once a mechanism has been set up to fairly distribute revenue across the country, which is split between rival, warring factions.

Wall Street rises as investors look to economic data

BEIJING (AP) — Stocks are pushing higher in early Monday trading on Wall Street, joining a worldwide upturn headlined by the best day for Chinese stocks in nearly five years. All sectors of the S&P 500 are rising, following up on similar gains in Europe and much of Asia. Investors are focusing on improvements in the job market and on central banks’ stimulus for the economy. Uber is up by the most in two months after buying delivery company Postmates for $2.65 billion. Stocks in Shanghai rose nearly 6%. Treasury yields also climbed in another signal of improved optimism.

Myanmar leader blames joblessness for deadly mining tragedy

HPAKANT, Myanmar (AP) — Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi expressed sadness Friday over a landslide at a jade mining site in the country’s north that took at least 172 lives, blaming the tragedy on joblessness.

Biden to hammer Trump for handling of COVID-19 pandemic

WILMINGTON, Delaware (AP) — Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden plans Tuesday to blister President Donald Trump for his handling of the coronavirus pandemic as he tries to demonstrate to voters how he’d handle the public health and economic crisis if he were in the White House. “It’s not about you, Mr. President — it’s about the health and well-being of the American public,” Biden will say, according to prepared remarks released by the campaign.

Team helps Soap Lake find spa partners

$3 million project could bring in additional interest

Uncertainty over new taxes keeps cash on the sidelines

At the same time President Obama and Congress were locked in combat over raising the nation's debt ceiling, leaders of state manufacturing associations from across America were meeting right here in Washington.

It's a mistake to rely on Russia's space shuttle

Submitted by Don C. Brunell

When President Obama permanently grounded America's space shuttles a couple of years ago, he made a huge mistake. He gave Russia carte blanche over the International Space Station and we now pay $70 million each for our astronauts to hitch a ride.

Port of Othello seeks to expand industrial area

OTHELLO - Port of Othello officials are hoping to move dirt on a 42-acre addition to their industrial park in Bruce by the end of this year.

Holmquist Newbry will continue reforms of workers' comp system

SES LAKE - With no huge operating budget issues for the upcoming Legislative session, Sen. Janéa Holmquist Newbry's top priority is private sector job creating.

Former oil boss faces more charges in Mexico corruption case

MEXICO CITY (AP) — A former government oil company chief who says he was “used” by “an organized apparatus of power” faced a new round of charges Wednesday, after a judge ruled he could stay out of prison while on trial.

2013 likely will witness Japanization of the American economy

Letter to the Editor,