Ukraine's president asks for evidence on new Russia invasion warnings
Ukraine’s president is playing down intensified warnings of a possible Russian invasion within days, saying he had yet to see convincing evidence.
Ukraine’s president is playing down intensified warnings of a possible Russian invasion within days, saying he had yet to see convincing evidence.
In call, Biden warns Putin of 'severe costs' of Ukraine invasion
President Joe Biden told Russia’s Vladimir Putin that invading Ukraine would cause “widespread human suffering” and that the West was committed to diplomacy to end the crisis but “equally prepared for other scenarios."
President Joe Biden told Russia’s Vladimir Putin that invading Ukraine would cause “widespread human suffering” and that the West was committed to diplomacy to end the crisis but “equally prepared for other scenarios."
Afghans protest US order freeing up $3.5B in assets for 9/11 victims
Demonstrators in Kabul condemned Biden’s order freeing up $3.5B in Afghan assets held in the U.S. for families of America’s 9/11 victims — saying the money belongs to Afghans.
Demonstrators in Kabul condemned Biden’s order freeing up $3.5B in Afghan assets held in the U.S. for families of America’s 9/11 victims — saying the money belongs to Afghans.
Koalas listed as endangered species in parts of Australia
Koalas inhabiting the states of New South Wales, Queensland and the Australian Capital Territory will be listed as endangered, according to the Australian Government.
Koalas inhabiting the states of New South Wales, Queensland and the Australian Capital Territory will be listed as endangered, according to the Australian Government.
Trucker protest: Canadian judge orders end to blockade on Ambassador Bridge
A Canadian judge has ordered protesters at the Ambassador Bridge over the U.S.-Canadian border to end the 5-day-old blockade that has disrupted the flow of goods between the two countries and forced the auto industry on both sides to roll back production.
A Canadian judge has ordered protesters at the Ambassador Bridge over the U.S.-Canadian border to end the 5-day-old blockade that has disrupted the flow of goods between the two countries and forced the auto industry on both sides to roll back production.
White House urges Americans to leave Ukraine in next ‘24 to 48’ hours; Russian invasion could be days away
The White House announced it is urging Americans to leave Ukraine within the next "24 to 48" hours.
The White House announced it is urging Americans to leave Ukraine within the next "24 to 48" hours.
Beijing punishes traders in Olympics mascot dolls souvenir scam
Police are punishing traders for cashing in by reselling scarce dolls of Olympics mascot Bing Dwen Dwen at up to 10 times retail price.
Police are punishing traders for cashing in by reselling scarce dolls of Olympics mascot Bing Dwen Dwen at up to 10 times retail price.
Winter Olympics: Doping hearing to decide Russian skater's Olympic fate
Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva’s right to compete in the women’s event at the Beijing Olympics will be decided at an urgent hearing at the Court of Arbitration for Sport.
Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva’s right to compete in the women’s event at the Beijing Olympics will be decided at an urgent hearing at the Court of Arbitration for Sport.
Prince Charles self-isolating after testing positive for COVID a second time
Prince Charles has tested positive for COVID-19 and is self-isolating, his office said Thursday. The heir to the throne previously contracted the virus in March 2020.
Prince Charles has tested positive for COVID-19 and is self-isolating, his office said Thursday. The heir to the throne previously contracted the virus in March 2020.
North Korea claims it can hit US, 'shake the world' with missile after month of increased testing
North Korea on Tuesday touted its military capabilities, including a missile it claimed could strike the U.S. and "shake the world."
North Korea on Tuesday touted its military capabilities, including a missile it claimed could strike the U.S. and "shake the world."
Flying AirCar gets airworthiness certification
AirCar completed 70 hours of rigorous flight tests involving full range of flight and performance maneuvers as well as demonstrated static and dynamic stability.
AirCar completed 70 hours of rigorous flight tests involving full range of flight and performance maneuvers as well as demonstrated static and dynamic stability.
Olympic ski jumpers slam officials after 5 female skiers get disqualified over outfits
The suits were reportedly deemed too loose which seemingly gives the skiers an advantage on their jumps.
The suits were reportedly deemed too loose which seemingly gives the skiers an advantage on their jumps.
Retired pope asks for pardon in handling of abuse cases, admits no wrongdoing
Retired Pope Benedict XVI is asking forgiveness in his handling of clergy sex abuse cases. But he is not admitting to any personal or specific wrongdoing.
Retired Pope Benedict XVI is asking forgiveness in his handling of clergy sex abuse cases. But he is not admitting to any personal or specific wrongdoing.
Disabled student couldn’t play with classmates, so teacher came up with an idea
Gean Sampaio de Melo, 26, didn’t want his 6-year-old disabled student to miss out on playing with the other students in Brazil. So he scooped the child into his arms and assisted him during a competition.
Gean Sampaio de Melo, 26, didn’t want his 6-year-old disabled student to miss out on playing with the other students in Brazil. So he scooped the child into his arms and assisted him during a competition.
Judge bans honking from truckers in downtown Ottawa for 10 days
"Tooting a horn is not an expression of any great thought I'm aware of," the judge said. The so-called "freedom convoy" has been stationed in Ottawa for more than a week now.
"Tooting a horn is not an expression of any great thought I'm aware of," the judge said. The so-called "freedom convoy" has been stationed in Ottawa for more than a week now.
It 'would be wise' for Americans to leave Ukraine amid rising tension, Biden says
President Joe Biden said Monday “it would be wise” for Americans other than essential diplomats to leave Ukraine amid the Russian military threat.
President Joe Biden said Monday “it would be wise” for Americans other than essential diplomats to leave Ukraine amid the Russian military threat.
Ottawa declares state of emergency as ‘freedom convoy’ protest enters 2nd week
Residents of Ottawa are furious at the nonstop blaring of horns, traffic disruption and harassment as the so-called “freedom truck convoy” protest enters its second week.
Residents of Ottawa are furious at the nonstop blaring of horns, traffic disruption and harassment as the so-called “freedom truck convoy” protest enters its second week.
Peng Shuai says sex assault allegation was 'enormous misunderstanding'
Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai gave a controlled interview about her Weibo post of sex assault allegations, calling the situation “an enormous misunderstanding.”
Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai gave a controlled interview about her Weibo post of sex assault allegations, calling the situation “an enormous misunderstanding.”
Ukraine invasion could come 'any day,' US aide says, as troops land in Poland
Commanding the elite U.S. troops that landed in Poland Sunday is Maj. Gen. Christopher Donahue, who on Aug. 30 was the last American soldier to leave Afghanistan.
Commanding the elite U.S. troops that landed in Poland Sunday is Maj. Gen. Christopher Donahue, who on Aug. 30 was the last American soldier to leave Afghanistan.
Queen Elizabeth II backs plan to one day call son’s wife 'Queen Camilla'
The message ties up a loose end that has hung over the House of Windsor since Charles’ divorce from the popular Princess Diana.
The message ties up a loose end that has hung over the House of Windsor since Charles’ divorce from the popular Princess Diana.