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Ukraine's year of pain, death - and also nation-building

Ukraine's year of pain, death - and also nation-building

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — In the final hours before the Russian onslaught , a last grasp at peace.
Kremlin official urges deeper ties with China to resist West

Kremlin official urges deeper ties with China to resist West

MOSCOW (AP) — Russia's security head on Tuesday held talks with the Chinese Communist Party’s foreign policy chief, calling for closer cooperation with Beijing to resist Western pressure.
Mass trial starts in Chad over former ruler Deby's death

Mass trial starts in Chad over former ruler Deby's death

N’DJAMENA, Chad (AP) — Authorities in Chad on Tuesday started the mass trial of hundreds of alleged rebels accused of killing longtime President Idriss Deby Itno, who died under murky circumstances in 2021 two days after winning a sixth term in offic
Treasury deputy: Russia sanctions are degrading its military

Treasury deputy: Russia sanctions are degrading its military

WASHINGTON (AP) — American and allied sanctions and export controls are constraining Russia’s ability to wage war on Ukraine by degrading its military, a top Treasury Department official said Tuesday, adding that more sanctions will be imposed on the
Don Lemon to return to CNN, undergo 'formal training'

Don Lemon to return to CNN, undergo 'formal training'

NEW YORK (AP) — CNN anchor Don Lemon will return to work Wednesday and will receive “formal training” in the aftermath of his on-air comments about Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley, network CEO Chris Licht said in an email to employees M
Former U.S. president Jimmy Carter remembered for building affordable Alberta homes

Former U.S. president Jimmy Carter remembered for building affordable Alberta homes

EDMONTON — Suzanne Taylor, a volunteer with Habitat for Humanity, remembers former U.S. Jimmy Carter being "strict" on construction sites, refusing to pose for pictures with others while on the job.
Israel president urges consensus after judicial changes pass

Israel president urges consensus after judicial changes pass

JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel's president Tuesday called on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s coalition to seek dialogue and compromise after it pushed ahead with a controversial judicial overhaul in a turbulent parliamentary session overnight.
FDA’s own reputation could be restraining its misinfo fight

FDA’s own reputation could be restraining its misinfo fight

WASHINGTON (AP) — The government agency responsible for tracking down contaminated peanut butter and defective pacemakers is taking on a new health hazard: online misinformation.
In unlikely wartime role, Zelenskyy gives Ukrainians hope

In unlikely wartime role, Zelenskyy gives Ukrainians hope

WASHINGTON (AP) — A year ago , with Russian forces bearing down on Ukraine’s capital, Western leaders feared for the life of President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and advised him to flee. The U.S. offered him an escape route.
Would-be Scottish leader under fire over gay marriage stance

Would-be Scottish leader under fire over gay marriage stance

LONDON (AP) — A front-runner to become Scotland’s next leader fought to keep her campaign alive Tuesday amid a backlash over her opposition to same-sex marriage.