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...
ICC to Hear Ugandan LRA Commander’s Appeal
The International Criminal Court will next week hear an appeal by Ugandan former Lord’s Resistance Army commander Dominic Ongwen against...
UN Weekly Roundup: February 5-11, 2022
Editor’s note: Here is a fast take on what the international community has been up to this past week, as...
EU, UN Host Summit on Cleaning, Protecting the World’s Oceans
World leaders met Friday in the French northwest coastal city of Brest for a three-day summit aimed at taking action...
Biden Warns American Citizens To Leave Ukraine
U.S. President Joe Biden cautioned American citizens about staying in Ukraine on Thursday, urging them to leave the country immediately...
Lithuania Looks to US for Help Against China, Russia
As Russia builds up forces along Ukraine’s borders and Chinese officials seek to punish Lithuania for opening a door to...
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