Russia-Ukraine conflict
Russian dissident Alexey Navalny says he was moved into solitary cell to ‘shut me up’
World
November 19, 2022
Russian dissident Alexey Navalny says he was moved into solitary cell to ‘shut me up’
Imprisoned Russian dissident Alexey Navalny has been transferred into a solitary prison cell, according to tweets from himself and his…
Ukrainian women on the front line struggle to find uniforms that fit. One couple aims to fix that
World
November 13, 2022
Ukrainian women on the front line struggle to find uniforms that fit. One couple aims to fix that
Kyiv, Ukraine CNN — Andrii Kolesnyk and Kseniia Drahanyuk both beam with excitement as they crouch over a box. They…
No water, power or internet – only euphoria in newly liberated Kherson
World
November 13, 2022
No water, power or internet – only euphoria in newly liberated Kherson
Kherson, Ukraine CNN — For eight months, residents of the Ukrainian city of Kherson have been living under brutal Russian…
Ukrainian troops sweep into key city of Kherson after Russian forces retreat, dealing blow to Putin
World
November 12, 2022
Ukrainian troops sweep into key city of Kherson after Russian forces retreat, dealing blow to Putin
Kyiv, Ukraine CNN — Ukrainian forces swept into the key city of Kherson on Friday as Russian troops retreated to…
Nightclub fire kills 13 in Russia after fireworks possibly set off inside venue
Middle East
November 6, 2022
Nightclub fire kills 13 in Russia after fireworks possibly set off inside venue
CNN — At least 13 people were killed Saturday in a nightclub fire in the Russian city of Kostroma that…
Putin signs law to mobilize Russian citizens convicted of serious crimes
World
November 6, 2022
Putin signs law to mobilize Russian citizens convicted of serious crimes
Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a law to conscript citizens with unexpunged or outstanding convictions for murder, robbery, larceny,…
Russia suspends its participation in UN-brokered grain export deal with Ukraine
World
October 30, 2022
Russia suspends its participation in UN-brokered grain export deal with Ukraine
CNN – Russia will suspend its participation in the United Nations-brokered grain export deal with Ukraine after drone attacks on…
Ukrainians are dreading the ‘darkest winter’ as Russia takes aim at the power grid
World
October 29, 2022
Ukrainians are dreading the ‘darkest winter’ as Russia takes aim at the power grid
Kyiv, Ukraine CNN — As winter edges ever closer in Ukraine, Alla Melnychuk and her neighbors are racing against the…
This teacher was tortured by the Russians and held for six months before returning to her town in Ukraine in a prisoner swap
World
October 22, 2022
This teacher was tortured by the Russians and held for six months before returning to her town in Ukraine in a prisoner swap
Hostomel, Ukraine CNN — The letter had just three words: mama, alive, healthy. But Olena Yuzvak had no doubt that…
Iran denies supplying Russia with weapons for use in Ukraine
Life & Style
October 17, 2022
Iran denies supplying Russia with weapons for use in Ukraine
Iran has denied supplying Russia with weapons for use in Ukraine, saying it “has not and will not” do so.…