The Second Biggest Disaster at Mount Vesuvius
Like an increasing number of national parks in the United States, Mount Vesuvius has begun rationing access with a quota system. The system has had some problems.
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Russian President Putin's grip on power was challenged by rebellion. President Biden says U.S. had no involvement in that event. Nevada tribes to appear in court to block lithium mine construction.
Zaporizhzhian Cossack traditions are making a comeback during the war
On a wooded river island, a Ukrainian family guards the legacy of the Zaporizhzhian Cossacks, whose history and traditions are making a comeback during the war.
Inter-ethnic tensions threaten the fragile peace in Kosovo
The fragile peace in the Balkan nation of Kosovo is threatened by interethnic tensions. The U.S. has invested heavily in the democratic country that declared its independence from Serbia in 2008.
Russia drops charges against mercenary leader and others involved in brief rebellion
The announcement follows the Kremlin's earlier pledge not to prosecute Yevgeny Prigozhin and his fighters after he stopped the revolt, even though President Vladimir Putin labeled them as traitors.
Several far right parties have unexpectedly entered the Greek parliament
The Greek prime minister was sworn in for a second term in Sunday's election. It wasn't much of a surprise. But the entry of several far right parties into the Greek parliament was unexpected.
What's next for Putin's rule and the war in Ukraine
The private military contractor Wagner Group launched a brief uprising this weekend, raising big questions about the Russian military and the conduct of the "special military operation" in Ukraine.
The week in Ukraine: When Prigozhin turned Wagner's tanks on Russia
Catch up on key developments and the latest in-depth coverage of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Anti-war Russians watched the Wagner mutiny from Turkey, and worry about what's next
Russians who fled to Turkey after their country invaded Ukraine worry that Russian President Vladimir Putin may increase repressive measures that will affect their loved ones back home.
Former Putin ally, who launched weekend revolt, agrees to relocate to Belarus
The leader of the Wagner Group, who launched a rebellion against Russia's military leadership, ultimately called it off. Besides Russia, no country was watching more closely than Ukraine.