Nov 12 Russia ramps up attacks on key eastern Ukraine cities of Bakhmut and Avdiivka By Felipe Dana, Associated Press Moscow's troops have begun a push to regain territory near Bakhmut, the eastern mining city that was the site of the war’s bloodiest battle before falling into Russian hands in May, the head of Ukraine’s ground forces wrote on the Telegram messaging… Continue reading
Nov 10 France blames Russia for an online effort to whip up controversy over Stars of David graffiti By Associated Press The stenciling last month of 250 blue stars on walls in Paris and its suburbs fed alarm about surging antisemitism in France during the latest Israel-Hamas war. Continue reading
Nov 10 U.S. and India reaffirm security ties as their top diplomats and defense officials hold talks By Ashok Sharma, Associated Press U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken says the U.S. and India are continuing to deepen their partnership and collaboration in emerging technologies, defense and diplomacy to create an Indo-Pacific region that's free and prosperous. Continue reading
Nov 10 Mitch McConnell, standing apart in a shifting GOP, digs in on his decades-long push against Russia By Mary Clare Jalonick, Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press The Republican dissension over the issue has become a pivotal moment in U.S. politics that has put the Ukraine aid and America's role in the world in doubt. Continue reading
Nov 06 Ukrainian officers investigated for holding awards ceremony struck by Russia, killing 19 soldiers By Hanna Arhirova, Associated Press The Ukraine State Bureau of Investigation says it wants to hold military officials accountable for the Rocket Forces and Artillery Day event held Friday near the front line in Zaporizhzhia where Russian reconnaissance drones could easily spot the crowded gathered. Continue reading
Nov 05 Watch 2:19 News Wrap: Zelenskyy warns conflict with Russia will spread without more aid In our news wrap Sunday, Ukraine’s president called on the U.S. to provide more funding in his country’s ongoing war with Russia, Russia’s military says it successfully test-launched an intercontinental ballistic missile designed to carry nuclear warheads, Moldova held elections… Continue watching
Nov 02 Putin signs bill revoking Russia's ratification of a global nuclear test ban treaty By Associated Press Putin has said that rescinding the ratification would "mirror" the stand taken by Washington. The U.S. has signed but not ratified the test ban, which was adopted in 1996 and prohibits nuclear explosions anywhere in the world. Continue reading
Oct 30 Putin calls security meeting following storming of Dagestan airport, claims it was staged from Ukraine By Associated Press Hundreds of angry men, some carrying banners with antisemitic slogans, rushed onto the tarmac of the airport in Makhachkala, the capital of the predominantly Muslim region, looking for Israeli passengers on the flight from Tel Aviv. Continue reading
Oct 27 Abortion restrictions in Russia spark outrage as the country takes a conservative turn By Dasha Litvinova, Associated Press While abortion is still legal and widely available, some private clinics have started to drop it from the services they provide. The Health Ministry has mandated talking points for doctors, designed to discourage women from terminating pregnancies. Continue reading
Oct 25 Watch 3:58 News Wrap: Trump fined $10,000 for violating a gag order in civil fraud trial In our news wrap Wednesday, former President Trump was fined $10,000 for violating a gag order in his civil fraud trial, an anti-Israel protest at The George Washington University drew condemnation in Congress, Mexico's southern Pacific coast was battered by… Continue watching