Apr 20 More than 5 million people have fled Ukraine since Russian invasion began By Monika Scislowska, Rafal Niedzielski, Associated Press The U.N. refugee agency says more than 5 million refugees have fled Ukraine since Russian troops invaded the country. Continue reading
Apr 19 Watch 5:49 Russian forces escalate attacks on Eastern Ukraine By Stephanie Sy, Teresa Cebrian Aranda, Harry Zahn Russian forces made a push into the contested Donbas region today, attacking the cities, broad farm lands and mining towns of the Eastern part of Ukraine. As President Joe Biden pledges more artillery support and the UN secretary general called… Continue watching
Apr 19 Watch 5:46 What’s behind Russia’s assault on Ukraine’s Donbas region Russian forces have made a push into the contested Donbas region as President Vladimir Putin focuses on capturing the Eastern part of Ukraine. To understand why the area is so significant, and the long battle ahead, Judy Woodruff talks to… Continue watching
Apr 19 CDC launches new forecasting center for future pandemics By Carla K. Johnson, Associated Press A new U.S. government center aims to become the National Weather Service for infectious diseases. Continue reading
Apr 19 Treasury Secretary Yellen, other finance leaders urge to boost fight against global food insecurity By Fatima Hussein, Paul Wiseman, Associated Press Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has urged world finance leaders to "get concrete" as they look for ways to combat a looming crisis over food insecurity around the global that Russia's war in Ukraine has made worse. Continue reading
Apr 19 1 killed, 10 injured after Sri Lankan police open fire at protest By Krishan Francis, Bharatha Mallawarachi, Associated Press Sri Lankan police have opened fire at a group of people protesting new fuel price increases, killing one and injuring 10 others. Continue reading
Apr 19 Eight Palestinian protesters injured by Israeli soldiers as settlers march in West Bank By News Desk Palestinian protesters and Israeli troops clashed in the occupied West Bank as thousands of Israelis marched to the site of a demolished settlement and called on the government to rebuild it. Continue reading
Apr 19 At least 6 killed, including students, in Kabul explosion By Mohammad Shoaib Amin, Associated Press An Afghan police spokesman says explosions targeting educational institutions in Kabul have killed at least six civilians and injured 17 others. Continue reading
Apr 19 Russia steps up assaults on eastern Ukraine By Adam Schreck, Associated Press Russia has ratcheted up its battle for control of Ukraine's eastern industrial heartland. Continue reading
Apr 18 U.N. says Yemen’s Houthi rebels have agreed to stop using child soldiers By Jennifer Peltz, Associated Press The Houthis signed what the U.N. describes as an "action plan" to end and prevent recruiting or using children in armed conflict, killing or maiming children and attacking schools and hospitals. Continue reading