Mar 30 Watch 7:26 Civilians endure intense suffering as Russian shelling reduces Kharkiv to 'a smoking ruin' By Jack Hewson, Ed Ram, Dmitri Frantsev Kharkiv near the Russian border in northeastern Ukraine is majority ethnic-Russian and the nation's second-largest city. Now, many of its people have fled thunderous Russian airstrikes and artillery that have reduced this Ukrainian center of culture, learning and industry to… Continue watching
Mar 30 Blinken urges Algeria to reconsider ties with Russia By Matthew Lee, Associated Press After meeting with top Algerian officials on Wednesday, Blinken said the Ukraine conflict should cause all countries to re-evaluate relations with Russia and express support for the territorial integrity of other states. Continue reading
Mar 30 EU to propose new rules to discourage consumers against fast fashion By Raf Casert, Associated Press The European Union plans to counter the polluting use of fast fashion and is warning consumers to stop using their clothes like disposable facial tissues. Continue reading
Mar 30 WATCH: Pentagon believes Putin is misinformed by advisers on Ukraine invasion By Associated Press Defense department spokesman John Kirby said Wednesday that the U.S. believes Russian President Putin may not be getting the full picture from his advisers about how his troops are performing in the war against Ukraine. Continue reading
Mar 30 Ukraine refugee total exceeds worst-case U.N. estimate By Bassam Hatoum, Jamey Keaten, Associated Press The U.N. refugee agency says more than 4 million refugees have fled Ukraine since Russian troops invaded the country. Continue reading
Mar 30 U.S. announces Iranian sanctions after missile attacks By Ellen Knickmeyer, Associated Press The United States sanctioned Iranian defense companies Wednesday after a spate of ballistic missile attacks on targets in Iraq and the Gulf. Continue reading
Mar 30 Palestinian concerns reemerge after deadly Israeli attacks By Tia Goldenberg, Associated Press Three deadly attacks in Israel in a week are raising doubts over Israel’s approach to its conflict with the Palestinians. Continue reading
Mar 30 Poland plans to end all Russian oil imports by the end of the year By Monika Scislowska, Frank Jordans, Associated Press Poland has announced steps to end all Russian oil imports by year's end as Germany issued a warning over natural gas supplies. Continue reading
Mar 30 NASA astronaut returns to Earth, ending record-breaking spaceflight By Marcia Dunn, Associated Press A NASA astronaut is back on Earth after a yearlong, record-setting spaceflight. Continue reading
Mar 30 Russia shells areas near Kyiv, hours after it promised to reduce military operations By Nebi Qena, Yuras Karmanau, Associated Press Ukrainian officials say Russian forces pounded areas around Ukraine's capital and another city overnight. Continue reading