Apr 02 Ukrainian forces retake territory near Kyiv amid fear of traps By Nebi Qena, Yuras Karmanau, Associated Press Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned in his nightly video address hours earlier that departing Russian troops were creating a “catastrophic" situation for civilians by leaving mines around homes, abandoned equipment and “even the bodies of those killed."… Continue reading
Apr 02 Pope considers visiting Kyiv, rebukes Russia for 'savage' war in Ukraine By Nicole Winfield, Associated Press Pope Francis didn’t cite Russian President Vladimir Putin by name, but the reference was clear. He also said possible visit to Kyiv was “on the table,” but no dates have been set or trip confirmed. Continue reading
Apr 02 Former UN prosecutor calls for global arrest warrant for Putin By Associated Press The Swiss lawyer who oversaw U.N. investigations in Rwanda and the former Yugoslavia said there were clear war crimes being committed in Ukraine. Continue reading
Apr 02 Zelenskyy warns mines left after Russian retreat 'catastrophic' for Ukrainian civilians By Associated Press Russian troops retreating from the region around Ukraine's capital of Kyiv are creating a dangerous situation for civilians by leaving mines around homes, abandoned equipment and “even the bodies of those killed," President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned Saturday. Continue reading
Apr 02 Ramadan begins in much of Middle East amid soaring energy and food prices By Samy Magdy, Associated Press The Muslim holy month of Ramadan — when the faithful fast from dawn to dusk — began at sunrise Saturday in much of the Middle East, where Russia's invasion of Ukraine has impacted energy and food prices. Continue reading
Apr 01 Invasion of Ukraine fuels fears among draft-age Russian youths By Associated Press Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu has sought to assuage the public, pledging that fresh recruits won't be sent to the front lines. But those statements have been met with skepticism. Continue reading
Apr 01 Watch 5:10 Russia claims Ukrainian forces struck fuel depot in cross-border attack By Jack Hewson, Alexis Cox, Teresa Cebrian Aranda Russia on Friday accused Ukraine of entering into its airspace for the first time and striking a fuel facility in the western city of Belgorod, 16 miles away from the border. But Ukrainian officials have not confirmed the attack as… Continue watching
Apr 01 Sanctions on Russia mean a struggle for Cuban car owners looking for parts By Juan Zamorano, Gisela Salomon, Associated Press Tens of thousands of vehicles poured into Cuba from its Cold War allies in the Soviet bloc and later Russia over the past half century. Many are aging and need spare parts. Continue reading
Apr 01 European inflation soars to record 7.5 percent on fuel, food costs By Kelvin Chan, Associated Press Inflation in Europe has soared to another record. It's a fresh sign that rising energy prices fueled by Russia's war in Ukraine are squeezing consumers and adding pressure on the central bank to raise interest rates. Continue reading
Apr 01 China rejects sanctions as Ukraine war tops summit agenda By Lorne Cook, Samuel Petrequin, Ken Moritsugu, Associated Press China is renewing its criticism of Western sanctions against Russia and says it won't be forced to choose sides in the conflict in Ukraine. Continue reading