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Fighting continues as negotiators for Ukraine and Russia make a breakthrough
For the first time since Russia's invaded Ukraine, there's a sign of progress towards peace. Negotiators for the two countries met in Istanbul Tuesday, with both sides outlining possible concessions.
Salvadorans are concerned over President Bukele's new power from state of emergency
After a weekend of intense gang violence with scores of killings, El Salvador's president declared emergency powers that some worry he could use to squelch political opposition.
A custom LEGO company raised more than $145,000 for Ukraine Relief
A custom LEGO store in a Chicago suburb has raised more than $145,000 for Ukraine relief by selling a figurine of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and an accessory of a Molotov cocktail.
Putin publicly put Russian nuclear forces on high alert. What should we make of that?
Russia says it put its nuclear forces on a higher state of alert, and Western officials have raised the prospect of chemical weapons attacks. How serious are these threats?
With front lines on 3 sides, Ukraine's Dnipro sharpens its focus on the war
The city, an island of relative safety surrounded by fighting, has become a hub for humanitarian aid and for people fleeing the war in the Donbas and other parts of Ukraine.
A retro computer museum in Mariupol beloved by children was attacked by Russia
"It's been a hobby of my life," said the owner of the retro computer collection that was hit by a Russian attack in the besieged Ukrainian city of Mariupol.
Honduras Supreme Court says a former president can be extradited to the United States
Honduras' Supreme Court approved the extradition of former President Juan Orlando Hernández to face drug trafficking and weapons charges. The court rejected his final appeal.
A $49M Russian superyacht has been detained by U.K. officials near London
Detaining the yacht, named Phi, is "a clear and stark warning to Putin and his cronies," Britain's transport secretary said. Officials said the yacht's ownership is "deliberately well hidden."
U.K. police fine 20 people over 'partygate' political scandal
British police said Tuesday that they were fining 20 people over parties held by Prime Minister Boris Johnson and his staff during coronavirus lockdowns.