Jan 21 Watch 7:17 Idlib is the last refuge for Syrians fleeing Assad -- and it is barely livable The war in Syria has waged for almost nine years and claimed millions of lives. Northwest Idlib province is the last refuge for Syrians fleeing attacks by President Bashar al-Assad's regime. But the crowded, muddy refugee camps there offer little… Continue watching
Jan 21 Putin names new Cabinet as key members of Russian government stay By Vladimir Isachenkov, Associated Press Russian President Vladimir Putin formed his new Cabinet Tuesday, replacing many of its members but keeping his foreign, defense and finance ministers in place. Continue reading
Jan 21 How the quest to preserve Lenin's body helps the living By Dr. Howard Markel Over the last century, the Lenin preservation laboratory has created a long list of measures that help patients. Continue reading
Jan 19 Watch 18:17 Ukraine stuck in a tug-of-war between Russia and the West By PBS NewsHour After years of war with Russia and with a new president at the helm, Ukraine has played a crucial role in the struggles between Russia and the West, before it was drawn into U.S. politics and President Trump's impeachment. NewsHour… Continue watching
Jan 18 Putin's moves leave Russian opposition with few options By Daria Litvinova, Associated Press Putin announced what many see as a strategy for staying in power well past the end of his term in 2024. And the proposed constitutional reforms that might allow him to remain in charge as prime minister or as head… Continue reading
Jan 16 Who is Russia's new PM? A career bureaucrat with no political aims By Daria Litvinova, Associated Press As a career bureaucrat who has been in charge of Russia's taxes for the past 10 years, Mikhail Mishustin has always kept a low profile and stayed away from politics. Continue reading
Jan 16 Putin cements power as Russian lawmakers approve his new prime minister By Vladimir Isachenkov, Associated Press The approval comes a day after President Vladimir Putin kicked off an unexpected reshuffle of his inner circle that could keep him in power well past the end of his term in 2024. Continue reading
Jan 15 Russian prime minister resigns amid Putin's power play By Vladimir Isachenkov, Associated Press Vladimir Putin's proposed constitutional amendments could herald his intention to carve out a position that would let him stay at Russia's helm after his presidency ends. Continue reading
Jan 14 Watch 6:48 News Wrap: European leaders pressure Iran over nuclear deal In our news wrap Tuesday, European leaders took a major step in pressuring Iran to adhere to the 2015 nuclear deal. Germany, France and the United Kingdom triggered the deal’s official dispute process over Iran’s decision to no longer abide… Continue watching
Jan 14 Russians hacked company key to Ukraine scandal, researchers say By Frank Bajak, Associated Press Russian agents launched a phishing campaign in early November to steal the login credentials of employees of Burisma Holdings, according to a Silicon Valley company that specializes in e-mail security. Continue reading