Mariupol continues to hold out, against major odds
LVIV, UKRAINE — Unbroken by a Russian blockade and relentless bombardment, the key port of Mariupol is still holding out, a symbol of staunch Ukrainian resistance that has thwarted the …
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Russia loses warship, says it will increase attacks on Kyiv
KYIV, UKRAINE — A day after Moscow suffered a stinging symbolic defeat with the loss of the flagship of its Black Sea fleet, Russia’s Defence Ministry promised Friday to ramp …
Read MorePalestinians hurt as clashes erupt at Jerusalem holy site
JERUSALEM — Palestinians clashed with Israeli police at the Al-Aqsa mosque compound in Jerusalem before dawn on Friday as thousands gathered for prayers during the holy month of Ramadan. Medics …
Read MoreU.S. lawmakers signal support for Taiwan during visit
TAIPEI, TAIWAN — U.S. lawmakers visiting Taiwan on Friday made a pointed and public declaration of their support for the self-governing island democracy while also issuing a warning to China. …
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Live updates: Russia vows to ramp up missile attacks
What’s happening in Ukraine today and how are countries around the world responding? Read live updates on Vladimir Putin and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. MOSCOW — Russia’s Defence Ministry on …
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U.S. Capitol rioter who said he followed Trump’s ‘orders’ found guilty
WASHINGTON — An Ohio man who claimed he was only “following presidential orders” from Donald Trump when he stormed the U.S. Capitol was convicted by a jury that took less …
Read MoreToddler dies in Gaza waiting for permit to get treatment
JERUSALEM — Jalal al-Masri and his wife spent eight years and their life savings on fertility treatments in order to have their daughter, Fatma. When she was diagnosed with a …
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The woman who would make Putin pay: Meet Ukraine’s war crimes investigator
LVIV, UKRAINE — The messages, reports from across Ukraine, scroll in real time: One civilian dead. Thirteen military casualties. Five civilians injured. Prosecutor General Iryna Venediktova glances at her cell …
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As Russia loses warship, Zelenskyy hails Ukrainians’ resolve
KYIV, UKRAINE — On a day that saw Moscow suffer a stinging symbolic defeat with the loss of its Black Sea fleet flagship, Ukraine’s president hailed his people for their …
Read MoreNorth Korea marks key anniversary, but no word on army parade
SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA — North Korea is marking a key state anniversary Friday with calls for stronger loyalty to leader Kim Jong Un, but there was no word on an …
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