Feb 15 Cyberattacks take down Ukrainian government and bank websites By Associated Press Authorities in Ukraine say a series of cyberattacks have knocked the websites of government agencies and major banks in the country offline. Continue reading
Feb 15 Ottawa police chief resigns as trucker protests paralyze Canada's capital By Rob Gillies, Ted Shaffrey, Associated Press A Canadian official says the police chief in Ottawa has resigned amid criticism of inaction against COVID-19 protests that have paralyzed Canada’s capital. Continue reading
Feb 15 Amid doping scandal, Russian skater Kamila Valieva takes lead in women's short program By Dave Skretta, Associated Press Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva, the heavily favored 15-year-old dynamo at the center of the latest Olympic doping scandal, overcame an early mistake to lead after the women’s short program at the Beijing Games on Tuesday night. Continue reading
Feb 15 Prince Andrew to settle sex abuse case By Larry Neumeister, Associated Press Lawyers say a tentative settlement has been reached in a lawsuit accusing Prince Andrew of sexually abusing Virginia Giuffre when she was 17 years old. Continue reading
Feb 14 Watch 10:09 U.S. relocates embassy operations in Ukraine as Russia threatens to invade Germany's chancellor visited Kiev Monday ahead of a meeting with Vladimir Putin as Russia hinted diplomacy could continue on the Ukraine crisis. But will any of this forestall a Russian invasion? Andrew Weiss, who worked on Russian affairs for the… Continue watching
Feb 14 Watch 2:50 Canada's Trudeau invokes emergency powers as demonstrations persist By John Yang, Alexis Cox, Tommy Walters The government of Canada declared an emergency Monday, targeting demonstrators who have tied up the capital city of Ottawa and critical border crossings. After weeks of obstruction, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau invoked emergency powers to halt the anti-vaccine protests. John… Continue watching
Feb 14 Watch 6:31 Controversy swirls around Russian figure skater's doping scandal at Winter Olympics By William Brangham, Courtney Norris Despite being cleared to compete in more events this week, controversy and criticism surrounds the continued presence of Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva in the Beijing Olympics. Her failed drug test has jeopardized Russia's gold medal in team figure skating,… Continue watching
Feb 14 Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau invokes emergency powers to quell COVID restriction protests By Rob Gillies, Ted Shafrey, Associated Press Trudeau invoked emergency powers Monday to quell the paralyzing protests by truckers and others angry over Canada's COVID-19 restrictions, outlining plans not only to tow away their rigs but to strike at their bank accounts and their livelihoods. Continue reading
Feb 14 Mexican president claims conspiracy in U.S. avocado ban linked to threat against inspectors By Mark Stevenson, Associated Press Mexico's president says a U.S. suspension on avocado imports and recent environmental complaints are part of a conspiracy against his country by political or economic interests. Continue reading
Feb 14 WATCH: Pentagon says Defense Secretary Austin is meeting with NATO in Brussels to discuss Ukraine By Geir Moulson, Associated Press Pentagon press secretary John Kirby said Austin will meet with the presidents, defense ministers and other key leaders in Poland and Lithuania, as well as U.S. forces in those countries. Continue reading