Jan 24 Watch 4:06 U.S. puts troops on high alert as Russia-Ukraine tensions escalate By Nick Schifrin, Ali Rogin, Layla Quran, Dan Sagalyn It's the most acute crisis between the West and Russia since the end of the Cold War, and both sides escalated their military deployments Monday. The United States is putting troops on higher alert, NATO says it will reinforce its… Continue watching
Jan 24 Watch 10:11 Examining the U.S. response options to the Russia-Ukraine conflict By PBS NewsHour The North Atlantic Treaty Organization is increasing its troop presence in Eastern Europe, and the United States announced Monday it was putting 8,500 troops on high alert to deploy to the region. Judy Woodruff discusses the details of the latest… Continue watching
Jan 24 U.S. military puts 8,500 troops on alert for possible deployment amid Russia tension By Lorne Cook, Robert Burns, Associated Press The Pentagon says that Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has put about 8,500 troops on heightened alert, so they will be prepared to deploy if needed to reassure NATO allies in the face of ongoing Russian aggression on the border of… Continue reading
Jan 24 WHO chief warns against assumption that omicron is the 'endgame' of the pandemic By Jamey Keaten, Associated Press Tedros laid out an array of achievements and concerns in global health at the start of a WHO executive board meeting but said "ending the acute phase of the pandemic must remain our collective priority."… Continue reading
Jan 24 Afghanistan is in a humanitarian crisis. Here's how you can help By Hannah Grabenstein Millions of Afghans are in crisis. Here are some ways to help. Continue reading
Jan 24 WATCH: NATO outlines 'deterrence' plan as tensions in Ukraine soar By Lorne Cook, Associated Press NATO outlined a series of potential troop and ship deployments, Britain said it would withdraw some diplomats from Kyiv, and Ireland warned that upcoming Russian war games off its coast would be unwelcome. Continue reading
Jan 24 WATCH: State Department spokesperson Ned Price holds briefing amid tensions in Ukraine By Associated Press The United States' State Department says there is "no daylight" when it comes to Western allies dealing with Russia in the crisis at the Ukrainian border. Continue reading
Jan 24 U.S. orders families of Ukraine embassy to leave country as war fears mount By Matthew Lee, Associated Press US draws down Ukraine embassy presence as war fears mount… Continue reading
Jan 24 WATCH: Pentagon says 8,500 troops placed on heightened alert amid tensions in Ukraine By Mark Sherman, Associated Press At President Biden's direction, the Pentagon is putting about 8,500 U.S.-based troops on heightened alert for potential deployment to Europe amid rising fears of a possible Russian military move on Ukraine. Continue reading
Jan 24 China lifts COVID lockdown in Xi'an as 2 million are tested in Beijing ahead of Olympics By Ken Moritsugu, Associated Press Chinese authorities are testing some two million residents of Beijing after a series of virus cases prompted concerns two weeks ahead of the opening of the Winter Olympics. Continue reading