World Jan 18 At Davos, UN chief warns the world is in a ‘sorry state’ from climate change, Ukraine war The head of the United Nations says the world is in a "sorry state" because of myriad "interlinked" challenges including climate change and Russia's war in Ukraine.
World Jan 17 Famine in Somalia slowed but not averted by donor support, World Food Program chief says The head of the Nobel Peace Prize-winning World Food Program says support from donors like the United States and Germany have allowed it to postpone — though not entirely avert — famine in Somalia.
World Jan 17 Ukrainian first lady urges foreign leaders to ‘use influence’ to stop Russia-Ukraine war Ukraine's first lady warned world leaders at the World Economic Forum's annual gathering that not all of them were using their influence as Russia's invasion leaves children dying and a world struggling with food insecurity.
Economy Jan 16 War, climate among high priority topics at Davos meeting The World Economic Forum is back with its first winter meetup since 2020 in the Swiss Alpine town of Davos. Leaders are seeking to bridge political divisions in a divided world, buttress a hobbling economy and address concerns about a…
World Jan 02 Unseasonably warm winter means snow shortage on Alpine slopes Much of the Alps just don't look right for this time of year.
World Dec 20 Ukrainians replace Russian landmarks with native heroes Ukraine is accelerating efforts to erase Soviet and Russian influence from its public spaces by pulling down monuments and renaming hundreds of streets to honor its own artists, poets, soldiers and independence leaders.
World Dec 17 Toddler found among casualties of latest Russian strikes in central Ukraine Emergency crews pulled the body of a toddler from the rubble in a pre-dawn search Saturday for survivors of a Russian missile strike that tore through an apartment building in the central Ukrainian city of Kryvyi Rih.
World Dec 16 Russia launches another major missile attack across Ukraine Gunfire from air defense systems and thudding explosions combined with the wail of air raid sirens as the barrage targeted critical infrastructure in Kyiv, Kharkiv, Kryvyi Rih and Zaporhizhzhia.
World Dec 15 Russia warns of ‘consequences’ if U.S. sends Patriot missiles to Ukraine Russia's Foreign Ministry is warning that if the United States confirms reports that it plans to deliver sophisticated air defense missiles to Ukraine, it would be a "provocative move" that could prompt a response from Moscow.
World Dec 14 Air defense system thwarts Russian attack on Kyiv, Ukraine says Ukrainian authorities say they thwarted a Russian attack on Kyiv and the surrounding region as their air defense system intercepted and destroyed 13 explosive-laden drones.