NATO Strengthens Eastern Defenses, Says Russia Continues Its Ukraine Troop Buildup
NATO’s chief said on Wednesday there was no evidence that Russia was withdrawing forces from the Ukraine border, but he...
West Skeptical of Russian Troop Withdrawal as Ukraine Diplomacy Continues
Russia reiterated claims Wednesday that it has begun withdrawing some troops from close to the Ukrainian border. Many Western nations,...
Central African Republic Becoming a Hub of Russian Mercenary Group’s Propaganda
In the Central African Republic’s countryside, Russian mercenaries from the controversial Wagner Group are backing government forces in the fight...
Google Changes Android Tracking, Data Sharing
Google said Wednesday it plans to limit tracking and data sharing for users of its Android operating system, which is...
Blinken Warns Russia Not to Recognize Two Russian-Backed Breakaway Regions in Ukraine
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken denounced Wednesday a move by Russian legislators to recognize two Russian-supported breakaway regions in...
Macron Hosts African Leaders Ahead of Expected Mali Withdrawal
President Emmanuel Macron hosts African leaders on Wednesday ahead of an expected announcement that France is withdrawing its troops from...
On Day Russia Was Meant to Invade, Stoical Ukrainians Have No Time to Celebrate
Everything is normal — or appears so. Outside the grand nineteenth-century city hall in Lviv, the capital of western Ukraine...
Pressure Groups Demand Church in Italy Submit to External Sexual Abuse Inquiry
Catholic groups Tuesday accused Italy’s Church of an “institutional failure” to confront clergy sexual abuse and demanded an independent national...
Kremlin Faces New Charges in Trial Outside of Moscow
Jailed Russian opposition leader Alexey Navalny went on trial Tuesday in a penal colony outside of Moscow, accused of embezzlement...
With COVID Rules Eased, Barcelona Embraces Festival’s Return
Crowds gathered in Barcelona’s historic downtown to watch in awe and snap cellphone photos as teams of people in colorful...
US Defense Chief Austin in Brussels for High Stakes NATO Talks
U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin has arrived in Brussels for talks with NATO leadership and allied defense ministers, as...
Nigerian Rights Group Sues Authorities Over Twitter Agreement
A Nigerian rights group has filed a lawsuit to force authorities to publish an agreement reached with Twitter in January...
Africa, EU to Meet After Rifts Over COVID Vaccines
The European Union and African Union are holding their once every-three-year summit this week, after a two-year delay due to...
Prince Andrew Reaches Settlement With Sexual Assault Accuser
Britain’s Prince Andrew has settled a lawsuit from Virginia Giuffre, the woman who accused him of sexually assaulting her when...
Russia Keeps West Guessing on Its Ukraine Intentions
Russia says it is withdrawing some of its forces from areas close to the Ukrainian border after completing military drills,...
Russia-Ukraine Tensions Hit Fever Pitch
Diplomacy has reached a fever pitch between NATO allies and President Vladimir Putin, with the White House offering the Russian...
A Coding Bootcamp Offers a Way for Black, Latino Women to Break Into Tech
The technology industry has long employed mostly men in technical roles. But a nonprofit group in Seattle, Washington is trying...
Jailed Kremlin Critic Navalny Begins New Trial
The trial of jailed Russian opposition politician Alexey Navalny has started inside a penal colony on new charges of embezzlement...
Germany Urges De-escalation as Scholz Visits Moscow for Putin Talks
Russia said Tuesday some of its forces deployed near Ukraine would return to their bases after completing military drills. In...
UN Chief on Russia-Ukraine: ‘No Alternative to Diplomacy’
U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres urged Russia, Ukraine and the West on Monday to de-escalate tensions, saying “there is no alternative...
Pandemic, Poverty Affect Valentine’s Day Celebrations in Azerbaija
Despite their popularity in recent years, Azerbaijan’s Valentine’s Day celebrations are somewhat muted this year. The impact of the COVID-19...
Erdogan Visits UAE in Bid to Repair Ties with Arab World
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is visiting the United Arab Emirates, hoping to repair strained ties. Analysts say shared concerns...
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