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In Russia’s Ukraine plans, how much does the mud matter?
World
February 14, 2022
In Russia’s Ukraine plans, how much does the mud matter?
MOSCOW (AP) — The Russian expression “tanks don’t fear mud” is common enough that it’s been the title of a…
Ukraine president’s ratings fall as crisis with Russia brews
World
February 14, 2022
Ukraine president’s ratings fall as crisis with Russia brews
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — As a political novice making an unlikely run to be Ukraine’s president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy vowed to…
US F-22 fighter jets arrive in UAE following Huthi attacks
Middle East
February 13, 2022
US F-22 fighter jets arrive in UAE following Huthi attacks
DUBAI, Feb 13 (Reuters) – US F-22 fighter jets arrived at an air base in the United Arab Emirates (UAE)…
Flights to Ukraine halted, redirected as crisis brews
World
February 13, 2022
Flights to Ukraine halted, redirected as crisis brews
MOSCOW (AP) — Some airlines have canceled or diverted flights to Ukraine amid heightened fears that an invasion by Russia…
Blockades on Canada-US border continue as protests swell
World
February 13, 2022
Blockades on Canada-US border continue as protests swell
WINDSOR, Ontario (AP) — Protesters opposed to COVID-19 vaccine mandates and other restrictions withdrew their vehicles from a key U.S.-Canadian…
US, Japan, South Korea meet in Hawaii to discuss North Korea
World
February 13, 2022
US, Japan, South Korea meet in Hawaii to discuss North Korea
HONOLULU (AP) — U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken met his Japanese and South Korean counterparts Saturday in Hawaii to…
Afghans protest US move to unfreeze $3.5B for 9/11 victims
Middle East
February 13, 2022
Afghans protest US move to unfreeze $3.5B for 9/11 victims
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — Demonstrators in Afghanistan’s capital on Saturday condemned President Joe Biden’s order freeing up $3.5 billion in…
Biden warns Putin of ‘severe costs’ of Ukraine invasion
World
February 13, 2022
Biden warns Putin of ‘severe costs’ of Ukraine invasion
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden told Russia’s Vladimir Putin that invading Ukraine would cause “widespread human suffering” and that…
US to help UAE replenish missile defense interceptors after Huthi attacks
Middle East
February 12, 2022
US to help UAE replenish missile defense interceptors after Huthi attacks
SHARM EL-SHEIKH, Egypt, Feb 10 (Reuters) – The United States will help the United Arab Emirates replenish interceptors it uses…
For Black women, hopes and dreams rest on Biden court choice
World
February 12, 2022
For Black women, hopes and dreams rest on Biden court choice
NEW YORK (AP) — When the pressure gets intense, law student Jasmine Marchbanks-Owens likes to wander the hallways of Howard…