Feb 02 U.S. to send 2,000 additional troops to Europe to reassure allies, Pentagon says By Aamer Madhani, Lorne Cook, Dasha Litvinova, Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press The Pentagon says President Joe Biden is sending about 2,000 troops from Fort Bragg, North Carolina, to Poland and Germany this week, and sending part of an infantry Stryker squadron of roughly 1,000 troops based in Germany to Romania. Continue reading
Feb 02 WATCH: Pentagon press secretary John Kirby holds a briefing as U.S. sends troops to Europe By Associated Press Biden is sending about 2,000 U.S.-based troops to Europe as a demonstration of American commitments to allies on NATO's eastern flank amid fears of a possible Russian military invasion of Ukraine. Continue reading
Feb 01 Watch 11:06 Diplomatic efforts intensify across Europe amid threat of Russian invasion in Ukraine By Nick Schifrin Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday accused the U.S. and its allies of ignoring Moscow's security demands but said he's willing to hold more talks amid tensions over Ukraine. Katarzyna Pisarska, chair of the Warsaw Security Forum, and Thomas Kleine-Brockhoff,… Continue watching
Feb 01 Amnesty International releases report accusing Israel of apartheid By Joseph Krauss, Associated Press Amnesty International says Israel has maintained "a system of oppression and domination" over the Palestinians going all the way back to its establishment in 1948, one that meets the international definition of apartheid. Continue reading
Feb 01 Swastikas and public urination: anti-vaccine protest draws outrage in Canada By Rob Gillies, Associated Press Some urinated and parked on the National War Memorial. One danced on the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. A number carried signs and flags with swastikas. Continue reading
Feb 01 WATCH: Pentagon press secretary John Kirby holds a briefing By Associated Press The Pentagon said Tuesday there are no announcements of "deployment orders or troop movements with respect to the situation in Ukraine. Continue reading
Feb 01 Amid pandemic restrictions, China rings in the Year of the Tiger By Sam McNeil, Associated Press China is ringing in the Lunar New Year despite pandemic restrictions, as people gathered at temples to offer traditional prayers for the Year of the Tiger. Continue reading
Feb 01 Putin says U.S. has ignored Russian demands but said talks are still possible By Vladimir Isachenkov, Matthew Lee, Associated Press Russian President Vladimir Putin says the U.S. and its allies have ignored Russia's top security demands but Moscow is willing to talk more to ease tensions over Ukraine. Continue reading
Feb 01 One year after Myanmar's military coup, a countrywide 'silent strike' empties streets By Grant Peck, Associated Press Opponents of military rule in Myanmar are marking the one-year anniversary of the army's seizure of power with a nationwide strike to show their strength and solidarity amid concern about what has become an increasingly violent contention for power. Continue reading
Jan 31 Watch 2:43 U.S., Russia clash over Ukraine at UN Security Council meeting The standoff between Russia and the West over Ukraine sparked a stormy debate Monday. During a United Nations Security Council meeting, Russia accused the U.S. of inciting panic as the U.S. continued to press Russia to de-escalate its troop presence… Continue watching