World May 08 What Russia's low‑key Victory Day celebrations reveal about Putin and the war in Ukraine Rumblings of unhappiness with some of the Kremlin’s wartime policies have put the spotlight on Vladimir Putin, who is due to make a speech on Saturday to mark Victory Day, commemorating victory over Nazi Germany 81 years ago. By Daria Litvinova, Barry Hatton, Associated Press
World May 09 Russia celebrates Victory Day as Putin reminds the world of nuclear ability Even though few World War II veterans are still alive 79 years after Berlin fell to the Red Army, the victory over Nazi Germany remains the most important symbol of the country's prowess. By Associated Press
World May 08 Russia enacts security clampdown ahead of annual World War II commemorations Authorities are curbing the use of drones and car-sharing services and even jet skis on the canals of St. Petersburg amid the 14-month war with Ukraine. Russian media said at least 21 Russian cities canceled May 9 military parades —… By Susie Blann, Associated Press
Arts Aug 19 Watch 8:18 Bestselling Afghan novel 'The Kite Runner' is adapted for Broadway It’s a tale that strikes at the heart of Afghan American identity, a generation of people who fled the Soviet Invasion of Afghanistan to the U.S. and started over, watching painfully as their former homeland is torn apart. "The Kite… By Jane Ferguson, Zeba Warsi
Aug 17 Watch 10:10 U.S. allies in Afghanistan fear for their lives under Taliban rule By Nick Schifrin, Teresa Cebrian Aranda Hundreds of thousands of Afghans worked with the U.S. government and military, but most still remain in Afghanistan at risk of being persecuted by the Taliban. The U.S says many are trying to obtain special U.S. immigrant visas. Nick Schifrin… Continue watching
May 07 Ukraine readies for increased attacks ahead of Russia's Victory Day By Elena Becatoros, Jon Gambrell, Associated Press As Russia's Monday holiday commemorating Nazi Germany's defeat in World War II approached, cities across Ukraine prepared for an expected increase in Russian attacks. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy urged residents numbed by more than 10 weeks of war to heed… Continue reading
May 06 Civilian rescue effort underway as Russian forces enter Mariupol steel plant By Elena Becatoros, Jon Gambrell, Associated Press A new international effort is racing to rescue more civilians from the tunnels under a besieged steel plant in Mariupol and the city at large. Continue reading
May 09 Russia, Belarus mark Victory Day in contrasting events By Jim Heintz, Associated Press Russian President Vladimir Putin marked Victory Day, the anniversary of the defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II, in a ceremony shorn of its usual military parade and pomp by the coronavirus pandemic. In neighboring Belarus, however, the ceremonies… Continue reading
May 08 Europe holds low-key Victory Day commemorations due to virus By Pan Pylas, Associated Press Europe marked the 75th anniversary of the surrender of Nazi Germany to Allied forces in low-key fashion Friday because of coronavirus lockdown restrictions across the continent. Continue reading