The U.S. has assessed that Russia's military has committed war crimes in Ukraine
Secretary of State Antony Blinken says the U.S. is gathering evidence of war crimes in Ukraine and is promising to hold Russia to account.
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In a shocking announcement, tennis superstar Ash Barty says she is retiring at age 25
In a shock to women's tennis fans, superstar Ash Barty says it's time "to put the rackets down," announcing her retirement at age 25.
NATO and G7 leaders to meet in Brussels to discuss the war in Ukraine
Leaders of NATO and the G7 will hold an emergency summit in Brussels to talk about the war in Ukraine. But Ukrainian officials are hoping for more than speeches — they want weapons and sanctions.
Biden heads to Europe this week, more sanctions against Russia on the table
President Biden will travel to Brussels and Warsaw this week to meet with allies about support for Ukraine and their efforts to impose costs on Russia for invading Ukraine.
At one border crossing into Poland, those fleeing Ukraine are met with music
For the crowds that have streamed across the border at the Medyka border crossing into Poland, they leave behind the air raid sirens and the sounds of war and are welcomed by musician Davide Martello.
U.S. officially declares that Russian forces have committed war crimes in Ukraine
"Based on information currently available, the U.S. government assesses that members of Russia's forces have committed war crimes in Ukraine," Secretary of State Antony Blinken said.
A U.S. official in Russia is allowed to see detained WNBA star Brittney Griner
State Department spokesman Ned Price said consular officials were granted access to the basketball star on Wednesday. He added that she is in good condition.
What the city of Mariupol means for Ukraine — and for Russia's military campaign
Ukraine's Mariupol has been battered by Russian airstrikes. Why is this city so important? The reasons range from geographic and strategic, to economic and psychological.
Taliban reverses decision, barring Afghan girls from attending school beyond 6th grade
The rulers' decision — reneging on a previous promise — came at the start of the new school year in Afghanistan and risks further alienating the international community.
Ukrainian sailors tried to block a Russian oligarch's yacht from docking in Turkey
Two superyachts linked to Roman Abramovich have docked in the sanction-free waters of Turkey this week. One of them was met at the dock by a Ukrainian youth sailing team protesting the war.