Mar 04 Watch 8:21 Finland's president on the Russian threat in Europe and the conflict in Ukraine With Russian military forces on the offensive in Ukraine, countries in Europe are on edge. Finland is a stable and prosperous democracy that shares an 800-mile border with Russia, and while it is not a member of NATO, Finland buys… Continue watching
Mar 04 6 months after arriving in U.S., Afghan evacuees still worry about the families they left behind By Gabrielle Hays, Roby Chavez About six months after the evacuation, about 84,600 Afghan nationals have arrived in the United States. Many face not only settling into a new life but also the added stress of loved ones stuck overseas. Continue reading
Mar 04 How Russia's attack on Ukraine violates international law By John B. Bellinger III, Council on Foreign Relations Russia’s invasion of Ukraine violates the U.N. Charter and cannot be justified under international law as an act of self-defense or humanitarian intervention. Continue reading
Mar 04 Global trade suffers as Russia continues attacks on Ukraine By Joshua Goodman, Associated Press Sanctions on Russia are starting to wreak havoc on global trade, with potentially devastating consequences for energy and grain importers while also generating ripple effects across a world still struggling to overcome pandemic-induced supply chain disruptions. Continue reading
Mar 04 WATCH: U.N. Security Council holds emergency meeting after Russian attack on Ukrainian nuclear plant By Associated Press In the emergency U.N. Security Council meeting called to address Russia's assault on Europe's largest nuclear power plant in Ukraine, Ukraine's Ambassador said the attack give further credence to his nation's call for a no-fly zone over the country. Continue reading
Mar 04 WATCH: Russia becoming more isolated following Ukraine invasion, Blinken says after NATO meeting By Associated Press U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken says Russia is becoming more isolated following its invasion of Ukraine and it has led U.S. allies to become more united than ever. Continue reading
Mar 04 1.2 million people have fled Ukraine, according to U.N. report By Associated Press The U.N. refugee agency reported Friday that more than 1.2 million people have left Ukraine since the fighting began. Continue reading
Mar 04 WATCH: White House press secretary Jen Psaki says Congress must act soon to replenish COVID funds By Zeke Miller, Associated Press Nearly a year after passage of the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan, the administration says the federal government has nearly depleted funding dedicated directly to COVID-19 response. Continue reading
Mar 04 Russian lawmakers approve prison for what they deem to be 'fake' war reports By James Ellingworth, Associated Press Russians could face prison sentences of up to 15 years for spreading information that goes against the Russian government's position on the war in Ukraine, a move that comes as authorities block access to foreign media outlets. Continue reading
Mar 04 Suicide bombing attack kills at least 56 in Shiite mosque in Pakistan By Kathy Gannon, Riaz Khan, Associated Press No militant group immediately claimed responsibility for the attack. Both the Islamic State group and the Pakistani Taliban — a militant group separate from the Taliban in Afghanistan — have carried out similar attacks in the past in the area,… Continue reading