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
Mar 17 Russian court extends WNBA’s Brittney Griner arrest until May, says report By News Desk Russian state news agency Tass says a Moscow court announced it has extended the arrest of WNBA star Brittney Griner until May 19. Continue reading
Mar 17 In Gaza, Palestinians with Ukraine ties watching with empathy as Russian attack continues By Fares Akram, Wafaa Shurafa, Associated Press Gaza's al-Astal family is watching the war in Ukraine with special interest. They are among dozens of Palestinian-Ukrainian families in Gaza who have experienced war firsthand and are now coping with another one from afar. Continue reading
Mar 17 Ukraine rescuers work to free hundreds trapped in Mariupol theatre by airstrike By News Desk Ukrainian authorities are working to rescue several hundred people who had been sheltering in a theater torn apart by a Russian airstrike in the besieged city of Mariupol. Continue reading
Mar 16 Watch 13:19 Zelensky implores Congress to increase aid as ‘scenes of horror’ continue across Ukraine By Jane Ferguson, Volodymyr Solohub, Alexis Cox As President Zelensky addressed Congress Wednesday and asked for more aid President Biden called Vladimir Putin a "war criminal" for the assault on Ukraine. This as civilians continue to bear the brunt of the fighting, especially in Ukraine's south. Now… Continue watching
Mar 16 Watch 11:04 Sen. Mitch McConnell on Russia’s invasion: ‘The Ukrainians need help, they need it now’ Ukraine's President Zelensky addressed Congress Wednesday, pleading for President Biden and lawmakers to send his country more weapons and support to aid in their fight against Russia's invasion. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell joins Judy Woodruff to discuss President Biden's… Continue watching
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