Mar 18 Putin likens opponents to ‘gnats,’ signaling new repression By Associated Press Putin's ominous speech on Wednesday likened opponents to “gnats” who try to weaken the country at the behest of the West — crude remarks that set the stage for sweeping repressions against those who dare to speak out against the… Continue reading
Mar 18 Ukraine rescuers search Mariupol theater rubble as Russian attacks continue By Andrea Rosa, Associated Press Rescuers are searching for survivors in the ruins of a theater ripped apart by Russian airstrikes in the besieged city of Mariupol, while ferocious Russian bombardment killed dozens in a northern city over the past day, according to the local… Continue reading
Mar 17 Peruvian court approves prison release for ex-President Alberto Fujimori By Franklin Briceno, Associated Press Peru's Constitutional Court has approved the release from prison of former President Alberto Fujimori, who is serving a 25-year sentence for murder and corruption charges. Continue reading
Mar 17 Watch 7:38 Russia’s push to capture major cities stalls, but civilian costs grow amid shelling By Jane Ferguson, Volodymyr Solohub, Alexis Cox Some survivors began to emerge from the rubble of a theater that Russians destroyed Wednesday in the besieged city of Mariupol as Ukrainian resistance to Russia continues across the country. More than 3 million Ukrainians have now fled their country… Continue watching
Mar 17 Watch 6:53 How military assistance from NATO and the U.S. will impact Ukraine’s battle against Russia By Nick Schifrin, Dan Sagalyn NATO and the U.S. have provided Ukraine with hundreds of millions of dollars worth of weapons just in the last few weeks. Ukrainian soldiers credit the aid with helping them to resist a much larger Russian military. Retired Lt. Gen. Continue watching
Mar 17 Watch 6:49 Ukraine’s cultural sites under threat from Russia’s invasion By Jeffrey Brown, Anne Azzi Davenport, Alison Thoet The theater in Mariupol that was reduced to rubble when it was bombed by Russian forces Wednesday is just one example of the risk the war poses to Ukraine's important cultural sites. Memorials, museums and churches, all places that speak… Continue watching
Mar 17 Biden to speak with Chinese President Xi to discuss Russia, economic issues By Associated Press President Joe Biden will speak Friday with Chinese President Xi Jinping to discuss ongoing economic competition between the two countries and Russia's war against Ukraine. Continue reading
Mar 17 American civilian killed in Russian attack on bread line in Ukraine By Associated Press An American man was killed in a Russian attack on the northern Ukrainian city of Chernihiv, where he was seeking medical treatment for his partner. Continue reading
Mar 17 Why Irish feminists fought for St. Brigid to get her own national holiday By Lisa Bitel, The Conversation The world celebrates St. Patrick, who became famous for spreading Christianity in Ireland. But Irish advocates have pushed for greater national recognition of another patron saint in recent years — St. Brigid. Continue reading
Mar 17 Tech leaders could face prison if they don’t follow UK’s planned online safety rules By Kelvin Chan, Associated Press The ambitious but controversial bill gives regulators wide-ranging powers to crack down on digital and social media companies. Lawmakers still need to vote to approve the bill before it becomes law. Continue reading