World Mar 28 French police prepare for protest violence as trash strike ends Tens of thousands marched as protests and strikes against unpopular pension reforms gripped France again Tuesday, with police ramping up security after the government warned that radical demonstrators intended “to destroy, to injure and to kill."…
World Feb 26 On Ukraine's eastern front, civilians cling to survival as troops repel Russian invaders On the largely static front line between Ukrainian and Russian forces that stretches over hundreds of kilometers (miles), from the Black Sea in the south to Ukraine's northeastern border with Russia, Vuhledar has become one of the deadliest hot spots.
World Feb 25 Ukraine's Zelenskyy seeks more sanctions against Russia as fighting grinds on After a somber and defiant day of commemorations on Friday, Ukraine's seemingly indefatigable president followed up with new video posts a day later in which he declared that “Russia must lose in Ukraine" and argued that its forces can be defeated this…
World Feb 24 Ukraine pledges victory in 2023 upon anniversary of Russian invasion It was Ukraine's "longest day," President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said, but the country's dogged resistance a year on has proven that "every tomorrow is worth fighting for.”…
World Feb 20 Biden makes surprise visit to Ukraine days before 1-year anniversary of Russian invasion President Joe Biden has left Kyiv, Ukraine, after an unannounced visit to meet with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Politics Feb 15 Sweden says its weapons will be a 'significant' boost for Ukraine Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson also cautioned that future military aid would have to be balanced with Sweden's own defense needs as a would-be future member of the NATO military alliance.
World Jan 31 Strikes and protests continue in France's pension battle Labor unions aimed to mobilize more than 1 million protesters in what one veteran left-wing leader described as a “citizens’ insurrection.”…
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 13 International allies meet, pledge more aid to get Ukraine through winter Dozens of countries and international organizations threw their weight and more than 1 billion euros (dollars) in aid pledges behind an urgent new push Tuesday to keep Ukraine powered, fed, warm and moving amid the onset of winter.
World Nov 25 European officials rush to help Ukrainians keep heat and lights on European officials are scrambling to help Ukraine stay warm and keep functioning through the bitter winter months, pledging Friday to send more support that will mitigate the Russian military’s efforts to turn off the heat and lights.