World Feb 27 U.N. Security Council votes for emergency session on Russian invasion A 1950 resolution gives the General Assembly the power to call emergency meetings when the Security Council is unable to act because of the lack of unanimity among its five veto-wielding permanent members…
World Feb 27 In Russia, economic consequences of invasion begin to emerge Videos from Russia showed long lines of Russians trying to withdraw cash from ATMs, while the Russian Central Bank issued a statement calling for calm, in an effort to avoid bank runs.
World Feb 27 Ukraine agrees to talks with Russian officials The two sides will reportedly meet at an unspecified location on the Belarusian border.
World Feb 26 Germany to send anti-tank weapons to Ukraine Germany is allowing the Netherlands to ship 400 German-made anti-tank weapons to Ukraine. It will also send 14 armored vehicles and up to 10,000 tons of fuel.
World Feb 25 Putin's threat rekindles Cold War fears of nuclear war He warned that he has the weapons available if anyone dares to use military means tries to stop the takeover of Ukraine.
Health Feb 25 Panel urges changes to make U.S. organ transplants more fair Friday's report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine says there are ways to save many more lives.
Nation Feb 25 Tear-gassed protesters reach settlement with Richmond police Six people who were among a crowd protesting at the former monument to Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee alleged that their First Amendment rights were violated.
World Feb 25 Russia booted from Eurovision Song Contest over Ukraine The union says in a statement Friday that given the unprecedented crisis in Ukraine, the inclusion of a Russian entry would bring the competition into “disrepute.’’…
World Feb 25 International Olympic Committee urges sports bodies to cancel events in Russia, Belarus The International Olympic Committee has urged sports bodies to cancel or move all events they plan to hold in Russia and Belarus and stop using the countries' flags and national anthems.
World Feb 25 'I don't want to die.' Ukrainians brace as Russia continues attacks Many civilians, horrified to find their lives at risk, started to flee during the attack's first hours. Amid the smoke and the wailing of car alarms on Friday, Zhyhanov and his family packed and joined them.