Amnesty and UN human rights chief condemn Kara-Murza sentence
World
April 17, 2023
Amnesty and UN human rights chief condemn Kara-Murza sentence
Amnesty International and UN human rights chief Volker Turk have released statements condemning the sentencing of British-Russian Kremlin critic Vladimir…
Some Ukrainians who fled Russia’s war ended up in Siberia. It’s unclear if or when they’ll return home
World
April 17, 2023
Some Ukrainians who fled Russia’s war ended up in Siberia. It’s unclear if or when they’ll return home
A year ago, Natalia’s life was upended by war. With her family, she fled the fighting in Ukraine’s southeastern city of…
Russia attacks Bakhmut suburbs, heavy fighting continues inside city, Ukrainian military says
World
April 17, 2023
Russia attacks Bakhmut suburbs, heavy fighting continues inside city, Ukrainian military says
Russian forces have launched what the Ukrainian military said were “unsuccessful attacks” against the Bakhmut suburbs, as heavy fighting continues…
Slovakia sends 13 MiG-29 fighter jets to Ukraine
World
April 17, 2023
Slovakia sends 13 MiG-29 fighter jets to Ukraine
Slovakia has completed the transfer of its 13 MiG-29 fighter jets to Ukraine, the country’s Defense Minister, Jaroslav Nad’ said…
G7 foreign ministers “remain committed” to sanctions against Russia
World
April 17, 2023
G7 foreign ministers “remain committed” to sanctions against Russia
Foreign ministers of the G7 nations “remain committed to intensifying, fully coordinating and enforcing sanctions against Russia,” as well as…
Elon Musk sets low expectations before first SpaceX launch of Starship, most powerful rocket ever built
Science
April 17, 2023
Elon Musk sets low expectations before first SpaceX launch of Starship, most powerful rocket ever built
Just a few months after NASA introduced the world to the most powerful rocket ever flown to orbit, Elon Musk’s…
Iranian commander sentenced to 13 years for shooting down Ukrainian passenger plane
Middle East
April 17, 2023
Iranian commander sentenced to 13 years for shooting down Ukrainian passenger plane
A court in Tehran convicted as many as 10 Iranian military personnel on Sunday for their involvement in the shooting…
Intense fighting continues for third day in Sudan as death toll nears 100
Middle East
April 17, 2023
Intense fighting continues for third day in Sudan as death toll nears 100
Residents in the Sudanese capital Khartoum woke up Monday to the sounds of artillery and bombardment by warplanes, as intense…
Rival generals are battling for control in Sudan. A simple guide to the fighting
Main Slider
April 17, 2023
Rival generals are battling for control in Sudan. A simple guide to the fighting
Fierce fighting across Sudan has left hopes for a peaceful transition to civilian rule in tatters. Forces loyal to two…
Poland bans Ukrainian grain amid glut from neighbor
World
April 16, 2023
Poland bans Ukrainian grain amid glut from neighbor
CNN – Poland has banned imports of grain and other food products from Ukraine “to protect the Polish agricultural market…