Russia-Ukraine Tensions Hit Fever Pitch
Diplomacy has reached a fever pitch between NATO allies and President Vladimir Putin, with the White House offering the Russian...
A Coding Bootcamp Offers a Way for Black, Latino Women to Break Into Tech
The technology industry has long employed mostly men in technical roles. But a nonprofit group in Seattle, Washington is trying...
Jailed Kremlin Critic Navalny Begins New Trial
The trial of jailed Russian opposition politician Alexey Navalny has started inside a penal colony on new charges of embezzlement...
Germany Urges De-escalation as Scholz Visits Moscow for Putin Talks
Russia said Tuesday some of its forces deployed near Ukraine would return to their bases after completing military drills. In...
UN Chief on Russia-Ukraine: ‘No Alternative to Diplomacy’
U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres urged Russia, Ukraine and the West on Monday to de-escalate tensions, saying “there is no alternative...
Pandemic, Poverty Affect Valentine’s Day Celebrations in Azerbaija
Despite their popularity in recent years, Azerbaijan’s Valentine’s Day celebrations are somewhat muted this year. The impact of the COVID-19...
Erdogan Visits UAE in Bid to Repair Ties with Arab World
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is visiting the United Arab Emirates, hoping to repair strained ties. Analysts say shared concerns...
Ukraine’s Neighbors Ready for Refugees; War Worries Peak
Polish ministers say they are drafting plans with the country’s regional governors to cope with the possible arrival of up...
Religion, Language Emerge as Key Fronts in Ukraine Conflict
The conflict between Ukraine and Russia has been going on for a long time and has many fronts, not just...
Camilla, Wife of Britain’s Prince Charles, Tests Positive for COVID
Camilla, the wife of British heir-to-the-throne Prince Charles, has tested positive for coronavirus. “Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cornwall...
No Ceremony if Skater Valieva Wins Beijing Olympic Medal
There will be no medal ceremony for the women’s singles figure skating at the Beijing Olympics if Russia’s Kamila Valieva...
Belgium Braces for COVID ‘Freedom Convoy’
Belgium is bracing Monday as a “freedom convoy” of protesters heads to the capital to demonstrate against COVID-related regulations. Officials...
Allies Still Split over Russian Intentions
The guessing game about Russian President Vladimir Putin’s intentions continued Sunday, with alarmed Western military officials and independent experts agreeing...
Biden Warns Putin Again of ‘Severe Costs’ as They Discuss Ukraine Crisis
U.S. President Joe Biden again warned Russian President Vladimir Putin in a telephone call Saturday of “swift and severe”...
Thousands of Ukrainians March in Face of Russian Threat
Waving flags and singing the national anthem, thousands of Ukrainians braved the winter cold to march across Kyiv on Saturday...
Turkey to Lower Taxes on Basic Foods to Fight High Inflation
Turkey’s president announced on Saturday a 7 percentage-point reduction in taxes added to basic food supplies as the country faces...
Problems Ahead for LGBT+ Ukrainians if Russia Invades
Ukraine’s LGBT+ community is on high alert in the face of a potential Russian invasion. Under President Volodymyr Zelensky’s government,...
Western Evacuation Calls Draw Criticism
Britain joined the United States on Friday in urging foreign nationals to evacuate Ukraine while there are still commercial means...
US, Russian Diplomats to Discuss Mounting Crisis in Ukraine
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken says he will speak with his Russian counterpart, Sergei Lavrov, later Saturday about what...
US Plans to Evacuate Embassy in Kyiv, AP Reports
Unnamed U.S. intelligence officials say Washington is ready to evacuate its embassy in Kyiv in anticipation of an imminent Russian...
Lithuania Gains Support in Dispute With China
Facing increasing pressure from China, Lithuania has been gaining support this week in a standoff that began over trade and...
Spanish Energy Company Sues Over Industrial Spying Coverage
Spanish power company Iberdrola is suing the holding company of business news site El Confidencial over coverage of an industrial...
