Biden pays tribute to Ukraine’s Zelensky in guestbook message
World
February 20, 2023
Biden pays tribute to Ukraine’s Zelensky in guestbook message
President Joe Biden paid tribute to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s “courage and leadership” in a message written on the guestbook…
Kyiv Mayor says Biden’s visit is “symbolic” but Ukraine still needs modern weapons
World
February 20, 2023
Kyiv Mayor says Biden’s visit is “symbolic” but Ukraine still needs modern weapons
US President Joe Biden’s surprise visit to Ukraine on Monday was an “important” and “symbolic” visit, Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko…
China’s capital offers $6 monthly handout to offset inflation. The public says it’s not nearly enough
World
February 20, 2023
China’s capital offers $6 monthly handout to offset inflation. The public says it’s not nearly enough
Hong KongCNN — Beijing will give out a $6 monthly cash subsidy to low-income residents to cushion the impact of rising…
Tourist killed in shark attack off New Caledonia
World
February 20, 2023
Tourist killed in shark attack off New Caledonia
CNN — An Australian tourist has died after being attacked by a shark in waters off New Caledonia in the South Pacific, according to public…
New online superstore surpasses Amazon and Walmart to become most downloaded app in US
Technology
February 20, 2023
New online superstore surpasses Amazon and Walmart to become most downloaded app in US
Hong Kong CNN — A new online shopping platform linked to one of China’s top retailers has quickly become the…
World’s oldest Hebrew Bible could fetch $50 million at auction
Archaeology
February 20, 2023
World’s oldest Hebrew Bible could fetch $50 million at auction
A Hebrew Bible more than 1,000 years old and described as “one of the most important and singular texts in…
After nearly one year of war, how Ukraine defied the odds — and may still defeat Russia
Features/Interviews
February 20, 2023
After nearly one year of war, how Ukraine defied the odds — and may still defeat Russia
“When you attack us, you will see our faces. Not our backs, but our faces.” The words of Ukrainian President…
Turkey halts most rescue efforts for earthquake survivors
Middle East
February 20, 2023
Turkey halts most rescue efforts for earthquake survivors
Turkey has ended most search and rescue operations, nearly two weeks after a huge earthquake killed tens of thousands of…
Zelensky says Ukraine is “inflicting extremely tangible losses” on Russian troops in Vuhledar
World
February 20, 2023
Zelensky says Ukraine is “inflicting extremely tangible losses” on Russian troops in Vuhledar
Ukraine is ” extremely tangible losses” on Russian troops in the strategic eastern town of Vuhledar, President Volodymyr Zelensky said…
US ambassador to UN says China would cross “red line” by providing lethal aid to Russia
World
February 20, 2023
US ambassador to UN says China would cross “red line” by providing lethal aid to Russia
The US ambassador to the United Nations said Sunday that China would cross a “red line” if the country decided to…