World Apr 11 Volcano eruption in Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula spews vast ash clouds The ash cloud from the eruption of Shiveluch, one of Kamchatka's most active volcanoes, extended over 500 kilometers (more than 300 miles) northwest and engulfed several villages in grey volcanic dust.
World Apr 11 Polish leader to meet with Vice President Harris, aiming to strengthen U.S. ties Poland's Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki is due to meet with Vice President Kamala Harris for talks including on further support for Ukraine. He is also scheduled to have meetings with the representatives of American defense companies during his visit.
World Apr 10 UN food agency says $800 million urgently needed for Afghanistan The U.N. food agency says it urgently needs $800 million for the next six months to help Afghans, with the country at the highest risk of famine in a quarter of a century.
World Apr 10 Israel Prime Minister Netanyahu reverses firing of defense minister amid tension Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has reversed his decision to fire his defense minister over criticism of the government's contentious plan to overhaul the judiciary.
Politics Apr 10 WATCH: White House holds briefing after dueling court rulings set up new fight over abortion White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre will hold a news briefing on Monday as officials respond to court rulings that have sown confusion over continued access to abortion in the United States.
Politics Apr 10 WATCH: State Department holds news briefing as U.S. investigates classified documents leak State Department spokesman Vedant Patel held a news briefing on Monday as the U.S. investigates online leaks of highly classified documents about the Ukraine war.
World Apr 10 Protesters in Northern Ireland firebomb police car on anniversary of peace deal Police had warned in advance that officers could be attacked in the Creggan neighborhood during the Easter Monday parade, for which official permission had not been granted, by republicans who opposed the U.S.-brokered peace deal reached April 10, 1998.
World Apr 10 Tens of thousands of doctors in Britain to participate in 4-day walkout The doctors' union is asking for a 35% pay rise to bring junior doctors' pay back to 2008 levels. The health secretary says the demand is unrealistic.
World Apr 10 Dalai Lama issues apology after video of him kissing child on the lips garners criticism A statement posted on his official website says the 87-year-old leader regretted the incident and wished to apologize to the boy and his family, as well as his many friends across the world, “for the hurt his words may have…
World Apr 09 Russian attacks continue across Ukraine amid Easter pleas for peace Weekend shelling by Russian forces killed at least seven civilians, Ukrainian officials reported Sunday as Pope Francis and Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby used their traditional Easter messages to highlight the war in Ukraine and other conflicts around the world.