World Apr 17 Russian activist convicted of treason over Ukraine war criticism, given 25 years A Russian court has convicted a top opposition activist of treason for publicly denouncing Moscow's war in Ukraine and sentenced him to 25 years in prison.
World Apr 15 Ukraine awaits Patriot air defense systems as deadly Russian strikes continue The death toll from Russian missile strikes on eastern Ukraine's city of Sloviansk rose to 11 Saturday as rescue crews tried to reach people trapped in the rubble of an apartment building, Ukrainian authorities said.
World Apr 15 Wider conflict feared as Sudan's army and rival paramilitary force clash in capital Sudan’s military and a powerful paramilitary force engaged in fierce fighting Saturday in the capital and elsewhere in the country, dealing a new blow to hopes for a transition to democracy and raising fears of a wider conflict.
Politics Apr 14 Kansas governor vetoes bill on live deliveries during abortion Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly has vetoed a bill that could have penalized doctors accused of not providing enough care to infants delivered alive during certain kinds of abortion procedures.
World Apr 14 Putin signs bill allowing electronic conscription notices amid invasion of Ukraine Russian President Putin has signed a bill allowing authorities to issue electronic notices to draftees and reservists amid the fighting in Ukraine, sparking fears of a new wave of mobilization.
World Apr 14 Russia's Pacific Fleet placed on high alert for snap drills Russia's entire Pacific Fleet has been put on high alert for snap drills that will involve practice missile launches. The massive show of force comes amid tensions with the West over the fighting in Ukraine.
World Apr 14 China promises not to sell arms to any party in Russia's invasion of Ukraine China's foreign minister says the country won't sell weapons to either side in the war in Ukraine. Qin Gang was responding to Western concerns that Beijing could provide military assistance to Russia.
Nation Apr 14 Minneapolis becomes first major U.S. city to broadcast Islamic call to prayer 5 times per day MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. (AP) — Minneapolis will allow broadcast of the Muslim call to prayer in early mornings and late evenings, becoming the first major U.S. city to allow the announcement over speakers five times a day, year-round.
World Apr 14 7.0 magnitude earthquake hits off of Indonesia's main island, no tsunami threat JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — A strong earthquake has shaken parts of Indonesia's main island of Java and tourist island of Bali, causing panic but there are no immediate reports of serious damage or casualties.
Arts Apr 13 Biden taps Lady Gaga, George Clooney, others for arts committee The White House has announced a star-studded slate of members for the President's Committee on the Arts and the Humanities, a panel of artists, museum professionals, academics and philanthropists that serves as an advisory board on culture issues.