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US whiskey exports decline as trade dispute with EU persists
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — President Donald Trump’s trade war dampened the overseas market for American-made whiskey last year, diminishing exports even as the domestic market continues to thrive.
UN rights council releases list of Israeli settlement firms
JERUSALEM (AP) — After repeated delays, the U.N. human rights office Wednesday released a list of more than 100 companies it says are operating in Israel's West Bank settlements — a first ever attempt to name and shame businesses that has drawn fierce criticism from Israel and the U.S.
UN rights council releases list of companies active in Israel's West Bank settlements
JERUSALEM (AP) — UN rights council releases list of companies active in Israel's West Bank settlements.
Europe, South America look to revive intercontinental games
NYON, Switzerland (AP) — European and South American soccer leaders on Wednesday discussed reviving matches between the continents' teams during a meeting at UEFA's headquarters.
EU adopts Vietnam trade deals despite human rights concerns
BRUSSELS (AP) — European lawmakers have overwhelmingly approved free trade and investment deals between the EU and Vietnam that will eliminate almost all tariffs over the next ten years, despite concerns about the human rights situation in the country.
EU eyes Vietnam trade deals despite human rights concerns
BRUSSELS (AP) — European lawmakers are set to approve free trade and investment deals between the EU and Vietnam that will eliminate almost all tariffs over the next ten years, despite concerns about the human rights situation in the country.
Cyprus urged to go after laundering of foreign illicit cash
NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) — Cyprus needs to step up its fight against the laundering of illicit cash generated outside the east Mediterranean island nation, a leading European financial watchdog said Wednesday.
Moses Lake issues Kindness Week, Day proclamation
MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake on Tuesday at the city’s regular council meeting joined Grant County and the state of Washington in issuing proclamations naming the week of Feb. 16-23 as Kindness Week and Feb. 17 as Kindness Day.
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Push to scale back US environmental law draws ire at hearing
DENVER (AP) — The Trump administration on Tuesday hosted the first of two hearings on its proposal to speed energy and other projects by rolling back a landmark environmental law. Opponents from Western states argued the long-term benefits of keeping the environmental reviews.
Trump wants Pentagon to review impeachment witness' conduct
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump suggested Tuesday that the Pentagon should review the conduct of a former White House national security aide who played a central role in the Democrats' impeachment case and potentially consider disciplinary action against him.
Officials: North Dakota oil output may peak within 5 years
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — North Dakota’s oil production may peak within five years as companies finish drilling the most prolific portions of the state’s oil patch, state and industry officials told lawmakers Tuesday.
Seattle councilwoman charged over work toward 'Amazon tax'
SEATTLE (AP) — Seattle’s elections watchdog has charged a city councilwoman with violating the law by using her office to promote a potential ballot measure that would tax Amazon and other large companies to pay for things like affordable housing.
Virus puts Hong Kong protests on ice. Will they return?
The crowd lining up recently on a cold, dark Hong Kong street wasn't part of the anti-government protest movement that rocked the semi-autonomous Chinese territory for months.
US, Taliban close to 'reduction in violence' agreement
ISLAMABAD (AP) — The Taliban have issued an ultimatum to Washington after weeks of talks with a U.S. peace envoy, demanding a reply on their offer of a seven-day reduction of violence in Afghanistan, or they would walk away from the negotiating table, two Taliban officials said Wednesday.
Dominion announces new greenhouse gas reduction goals
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Dominion Energy announced Tuesday that it will aim to reach net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, an acceleration of the goals the company had previously pledged to meet.
Mattawa Police Department to see promised 2020 raises
MATTAWA – The members of the Mattawa Police Department will finally see the raises that they were promised in the 2020 budget.
Othello council finally OKs new zoning rules
OTHELLO — After two and a half years and 32 meetings, the city of Othello finally has a new zoning code.
Speed limit to drop by Port of Mattawa offices
MATTAWA — Mattawa residents can expect to see new speed limit signs going up on the west end of town. The Mattawa City Council voted to lower the speed limit along Road 24 Southwest/Government Road during a regular council meeting on Thursday, Feb. 6. The speed drop will take place between Brian Avenue South and Pat Chee Drive.
Burger King possibly coming to Mattawa
MATTAWA — Last week, Mattawa city officials and council members met with the owner of the Burger King franchise who is looking to build a new location in Mattawa.