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Remembering Paul Farmer, a giant in the world of public health

By Fred de Sam Lazaro, Leah Nagy, Sam Lane

Dr. Paul Farmer, a physician, anthropologist and founder of a leading global health organization, died Monday at the age of 62. The group he co-founded, Partners in Health, said he died in his sleep. Special correspondent Fred de Sam Lazaro…

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WATCH: U.N. secretary general spokesman remarks on Russia's 'violation' of the territory of Ukraine

By Associated Press

Putin ordered forces to "maintain peace" in separatist regions of eastern Ukraine in a further escalation of tensions that followed the Kremlin's recognition of the areas' independence despite warnings of sanctions and international condemnation.

Putin orders forces into Ukraine to 'maintain peace' in eastern region

By Vladimir Isachenkov, Yuras Karmanau, Lorne Cook, Associated Press

Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered forces to “maintain peace” in separatist regions of eastern Ukraine, hours after the Kremlin recognized the area’s independence. The announcement raised fears that an invasion was imminent, if not already underway.

Truck blockade leaves Canada's capital, but Trudeau says emergency powers still needed

By Rob Gillies, Associated Press

Lawmakers in Parliament will vote later Monday whether to allow police to continue to use emergency powers. Opposition New Democratic Party leader Jagmeet Singh says his party will support it, ensuring Trudeau has enough votes.

Putin recognizes separatist eastern Ukrainian regions, paving the way for military support

By Vladimir Isachenkov, Yuras Karmanau, Lorne Cook, Associated Press

Putin's announcement comes after a meeting of the presidential Security Council and paves the way for Russia to openly send troops and weapons to the long-running conflict pitting Ukrainian forces against Moscow-backed rebels.

Myanmar seeks to have Rohingya case thrown out of UN court

By Mike Corder, Associated Press

Public hearings at the International Court of Justice went ahead Monday amid questions about who should represent Myanmar in the aftermath of the military take-over of the country last year.

Boris Johnson lifts remaining COVID restrictions in England

By Jill Lawless, Associated Press

Johnson said Monday the country was "moving from government restrictions to personal responsibility" as part of a plan for treating COVID-19 like other transmissible illnesses such as flu.

Putin considers recognizing separatist eastern Ukrainian regions, threatening more tensions

By Vladimir Isachenkov, Yuras Karmanau, Lorne Cook, Associated Press

Russian President Vladimir Putin says he will decide later whether to recognize the independence of separatist regions in eastern Ukraine.

Beijing's Olympics close, ending a safe but strange global moment

By Ted Anthony, Associated Press

A pile of figure-skating rubble created by Russian misbehavior. A new Chinese champion — from California. An ace American skier who faltered and went home empty-handed.

As Putin and Biden agree 'in principle' to meet, where does crisis in Ukraine stand?

By Vanessa Gera, Associated Press

World leaders are making another diplomatic push in hopes of preventing a Russian invasion of Ukraine, even as heavy shelling continues in Ukraine's east.