Ukraine denies Russian claim it struck Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant

Ukraine denies Russian claim it struck Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant

Despite Google Earth, people still buy globes. What’s the appeal?

Despite Google Earth, people still buy globes. What’s the appeal?

London — Find a globe in your local library or classroom and try this: Close the eyes, spin it and drop...

US, Britain, Australia weigh expanding AUKUS security pact to deter China

US, Britain, Australia weigh expanding AUKUS security pact to deter China

London — The U.S., Britain and Australia are set to begin talks on bringing new members into their AUKUS security pact...

Record flood waters rise in Russia’s Urals, forcing thousands to flee

Record flood waters rise in Russia’s Urals, forcing thousands to flee

Moscow — Flood waters were rising in two cities in Russia’s Ural mountains on Sunday after Europe’s third longest river burst...

Russia’s Lavrov to visit China to discuss Ukraine war

Russia’s Lavrov to visit China to discuss Ukraine war

Moscow — Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov will visit China on Monday and Tuesday to discuss the war in Ukraine and...

Russia and West join forces to tackle trade in ‘blood diamonds’

Russia and West join forces to tackle trade in ‘blood diamonds’

UNITED NATIONS — The United States and its Western allies are feuding with Russia over its diamond production, but they joined...

Will Moscow concert hall attack spur harsher era under Putin? 

Will Moscow concert hall attack spur harsher era under Putin? 

Poland holds local elections in test for Tusk

Poland holds local elections in test for Tusk

WARSAW — Poles vote in local elections on Sunday, selecting thousands of councilors and mayors who will play a key role...

‘Show must go on’ for Iranian journalist stabbed in London

‘Show must go on’ for Iranian journalist stabbed in London

LONDON — A journalist for an independent Iranian media outlet in London stabbed outside his home last week has returned to...

Travel disrupted in UK, power outages in Ireland due to storm

Travel disrupted in UK, power outages in Ireland due to storm

london — Airline passengers in parts of the United Kingdom and Ireland faced travel disruptions Saturday due to flight cancellations as...

Premier’s ally tops pro-Western diplomat in Slovakia’s president race

Premier’s ally tops pro-Western diplomat in Slovakia’s president race