Russia-Ukraine conflict
Dogs of war: the conflict in Ukraine is displacing pets as well as people
World
March 12, 2022
Dogs of war: the conflict in Ukraine is displacing pets as well as people
Przemysl, Poland (CNN) – Jakub Kotowicz loves animals so much he decided he wanted to spend his life healing them.…
Harris avoids public discord in one of the most intense moments of her vice presidency
World
March 12, 2022
Harris avoids public discord in one of the most intense moments of her vice presidency
Bucharest, Romania (CNN) – As Vice President Kamala Harris was jetting to Poland this week, she got a mid-flight call…
Trickles of Ukrainians escape, but millions more are trapped in dire conditions
World
March 9, 2022
Trickles of Ukrainians escape, but millions more are trapped in dire conditions
(CNN) – A tiny trickle of refugees have managed to flee Ukrainian cities under attack from Russian forces, but concerns…
McDonald’s, Starbucks and Coca-Cola leave Russia
World
March 9, 2022
McDonald’s, Starbucks and Coca-Cola leave Russia
New York (CNN Business) – McDonald’s and Starbucks are shutting their restaurants and cafes in Russia, and Coca-Cola is suspending…
Xi says China is willing to play role in mediating Ukraine crisis, in call with European leaders
World
March 9, 2022
Xi says China is willing to play role in mediating Ukraine crisis, in call with European leaders
(CNN) – President Xi Jinping said Tuesday that China is willing to “work actively” with the international community to mediate…
US spy chiefs say Putin is likely to escalate in Ukraine with no concern for civilian casualties
World
March 9, 2022
US spy chiefs say Putin is likely to escalate in Ukraine with no concern for civilian casualties
(CNN) – The US intelligence community believes that Russian President Vladimir Putin views the conflict in Ukraine as a “war…
China’s amateur investors are betting big time on a boost to Russian trade
World
March 8, 2022
China’s amateur investors are betting big time on a boost to Russian trade
Hong Kong (CNN Business) – Chinese retail investors are snapping up stocks with even the slightest link to trade with…
Ukraine slams Moscow’s offer to evacuate civilians to Russia and Belarus as ‘immoral’
World
March 8, 2022
Ukraine slams Moscow’s offer to evacuate civilians to Russia and Belarus as ‘immoral’
Kyiv, Ukraine (CNN) – Ordinary Ukrainians living in some areas under attack by Russian forces faced a cynical proposal on…
Zelensky’s heroism is coming up against Western red lines
World
March 8, 2022
Zelensky’s heroism is coming up against Western red lines
(CNN) – Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is like the West’s moral conscience, with his daily video commentary highlighting his country’s…
Netflix quits Russia and TikTok won’t allow new posts
Technology
March 7, 2022
Netflix quits Russia and TikTok won’t allow new posts
London (CNN Business) – Netflix and TikTok are suspending all or part of their services in Russia, adding to a…