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U.S. announces an additional $1.1 billion in military aid for Ukraine

By Lolita C. Baldor, Matthew Lee, Associated Press

The U.S. will provide an additional $1.1 billion in aid to Ukraine, with funding for about 18 more advanced rocket systems and other weapons to counter drones that Russia has been using against Ukrainian troops.

Israeli raid leaves 4 Palestinians dead in West Bank refugee camp

By Majdi Mohammed, Associated Press

The Israeli military said Wednesday troops arrived at the refugee camp to arrest two Palestinians suspected of involvement in recent shooting attacks. The incursion sparked armed clashes in the streets.

Italians march for abortion rights after far-right election victory

By Frances D'Emilio, Trisha Thomas, Associated Press

Protesters have marched in Rome and Milan, as well was other Italian cities, to defend the right to abortion in Italy, which they fear is under threat after a far-right party led in parliamentary elections.

Europe ramps up pipeline security in response to suspected sabotage in Baltic Sea

By Lorne Cook, Jan M. Olsen, Associated Press

European companies are ramping up security around pipelines and energy prices are climbing again as the suspected sabotage of two pipelines that deliver natural gas from Russia underscored the vulnerability of Europe’s energy infrastructure and prompted the EU to warn of possible…

UN envoy says risk of war in Yemen is 'real'

By Samy Magdy, Associated Press

The U.N. envoy for Yemen has warned that the risk of a return to fighting in the country "is real" and urged warring parties to accept a longer extension of the current cease-fire due to expire next month.

EU plans sanctions on Russian trade after 'sham' Ukraine referendum

By Lorne Cook, Samuel Petrequin, Associated Press

European Union officials say the 27-nation bloc should impose "biting sanctions" on Russian trade and hit officials responsible for "sham referendums" held in parts of Ukraine.

Gas leaks in Baltic Sea could equate to 1/3 of Denmark's CO2 emissions, official says

By Jan M. Olsen, Patrick Whittle, Associated Press

The Nord Stream pipeline leaks pumping huge volumes of natural gas into the Baltic Sea could discharge the equivalent of one third of Denmark’s total annual greenhouse gas emissions, a Danish official warned Wednesday.

Bank of England intervenes in market to halt economic crisis

By Danica Kirka, Jill Lawless, Associated Press

The move Wednesday comes after the government spooked investors with a program of unfunded tax cuts, sending the pound tumbling and the cost of government debt soaring.