News Wire | February 2023 Archive

World Bank President, Dogged by Climate Questions, Will Step Down Early

By David Gelles | The New York Times

David Malpass, the embattled president of the World Bank, said Wednesday that he would step down by June, roughly a year before his term expires.

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Israeli Parliament Votes to Deport Citizens Convicted of Terrorism

By Patrick Kingsley | The New York Times

The Israeli Parliament voted Wednesday to allow the deportation and revocation of citizenship and residence permits of people jailed for terrorism who also receive financial reward for their violence.

El Salvador Extends Special Powers in Fight Against Gangs

By Marcos Alemán | Associated Press (free)

El Salvador’s congress has approved President Nayib Bukele’s request to extend the period of special powers for another month, meaning the country will go at least a full year with some fundamental rights suspended in fight against gangs.

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U.S., China Diplomats See Chance to Clear the Air Over Balloon

By William Mauldin & Keith Zhai | The Wall Street Journal

Tensions over the U.S. military’s downing of a suspected Chinese spy balloon are set to culminate this weekend in Munich, where Secretary of State Antony Blinken and top Chinese diplomat Wang Yi are scheduled to attend a security conference.

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