Mar 16 The UN court orders Russia to cease hostilities in Ukraine By Molly Quell, Associated Press The United Nations’ top court has ordered Russia to stop hostilities in Ukraine, granting measures requested by Kyiv, although many are skeptical that Russia will comply. Continue reading
Mar 16 U.N. raises $1.3 billion for Yemen, less than a third requested, in effort shadowed by Ukraine war By Samy Magdy, Associated Press The U.N. had set out to raise $4.27 billion, but ended up on Wednesday with less than a third of that for the world's worst humanitarian disaster and the Arab world's poorest country. Continue reading
Mar 16 What did Ukraine President Zelensky ask for during his call with Congress? By Ellen Knickmeyer, Associated Press Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says he's grateful for U.S. help against invading Russian forces. But Zelensky pressed for more in a video speech to Congress on Wednesday. Continue reading
Mar 16 WATCH: White House press secretary Jen Psaki speaks on Biden’s condemnation of Putin By Associated Press White House press secretary Jen Psaki says President Joe Biden was speaking "from his heart" when he described Russian President Vladimir Putin as a war criminal. Continue reading
Mar 16 WATCH: State Department spokesman Ned Price says 15,000 Russians have been detained for protesting war By Associated Press The U.S. State Department blasted Russia's crackdown on protesters and journalists, saying 15,000 Russians have been detained by authorities for expressing their opposition to Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Continue reading
Mar 16 Encircled by Russian troops, Mariupol residents have ‘nowhere to run’ By Mystyslav Chernov, Evgeniy Maloletka, Associated Press Each airstrike and shell that relentlessly pounds Mariupol – about one a minute at times in recent days – drives home the curse of a geography that has put the city squarely in the path of Russia’s domination of Ukraine. Continue reading
Mar 16 The supply chain hurdles of sending weapons into a combat zone By Vincent E. Castillo, The Conversation The Russian invasion of Ukraine has triggered an unprecedented outpouring of humanitarian and military aid. Protecting those supply chains is essential for delivering materiel to the frontlines. Continue reading
Mar 16 Talking to kids about nuclear tensions? Experts advise telling the truth By Leanne Italie, Associated Press Questions about nuclear weapons can sometimes make this moment feel reminiscent of growing up during the Cold War. Experts and parents recommend speaking simply with younger kids who ask questions but avoiding detailed discussions of scary topics. Continue reading
Mar 16 WATCH: President Biden approves more anti-aircraft systems, drones for Ukraine By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press The president's comments came as he formally announced his administration was sending an additional $800 million in military assistance to Ukraine, making a total of $2 billion in such aid sent to Kyiv since Biden took office more than a… Continue reading
Mar 16 WATCH: Why are gas prices so high and how long could they stay this way? By Nicole Ellis, Casey Kuhn The average prices of retail gasoline has risen 25 percent in the past two months and nearly 70 percent since President Joe Biden came into office. But what's to blame for skyrocketing gas prices? The COVID pandemic, inflation, the Russian… Continue reading