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Ukraine prepares for first rape case connected to the Russian invasion

8:36am July 09, 2022

by Deborah Amos

Ukraine is preparing to try its first rape case related to the Russian invasion. Rape has been used a tactic of war by Russians before - against German women during World War II.

Brittney Griner's wife demands the U.S. do more to have Russia release her

8:00am July 09, 2022

by Scott Simon

Scott Simon speaks with international security expert Danielle Gilbert about Brittney Griner's detention in Russia on drug charges.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, center, and Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson walk in downtown Kyiv, Ukraine, in April . Johnson may have been shown the door in Britain, but he remains a popular figure in Ukraine, where he is admired for his

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Ukrainians have a special place in their hearts for Boris Johnson

9:28pm July 08, 2022

by Eleanor Beardsley

While Britons might be happy to see their prime minister go, Ukrainians hold him in higher regard.

Zelenskyy has consolidated Ukraine's TV outlets and dissolved rival political parties

8:21pm July 08, 2022

by Emily Feng

President Zelenskyy has consolidated all TV platforms in Ukraine into one state broadcast and restricted political rivals. Political opposition fears such civil liberty constraints could continue.

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One man's efforts to lighten the spirits of displaced children in western Ukraine

4:24pm July 08, 2022

by Eleanor Beardsley

In a western Ukraine town that's refuge to people from the war in the east, a clown who is a refugee himself tries to keep up children's spirits.

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The Russian army appears close to taking the entire Donbas region

5:06pm July 07, 2022

by Eleanor Beardsley

Russian troops have taken Luhansk and are headed for Donetsk, pounding cities along the way. When Donetsk falls, which seems likely, Putin will have "liberated the Donbas." But will he be satisfied?

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Boris Johnson leaves 10 Downing St. to face questions in the House of Commons in London on Wednesday.

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Boris Johnson resigns not over policies but deep concerns about his character

4:08pm July 07, 2022

by Frank Langfitt

Britain's prime minister steps down as leader of the Conservative Party after a slew of members of his government said they could no longer serve under his scandal-tarred leadership.

Prime Minister Boris Johnson walks back into 10 Downing St. after announcing his resignation as Conservative Party leader on Thursday.

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Here are 5 possible contenders to replace Boris Johnson as U.K. prime minister

3:50pm July 07, 2022

by Willem Marx

The search is on for the next Conservative Party leader — and ultimately a new prime minister. This is a look at several potential candidates for the job.

Boris Johnson announces he'll resign as Britain's Conservative Party leader

10:14am July 07, 2022

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has agreed to resign as leader of the Conservatives, according to British reports. But he could remain in office through at least the summer.

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Boris Johnson, the U.K.'s embattled prime minister, announced he's resigning

9:22am July 07, 2022

Boris Johnson finally succumbed to political reality Thursday and resigned after the latest ethics scandal around his leadership led some 50 senior lawmakers to quit the government.

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