Category: World News

Live updates: ‘No critical impact on safety’ at Chernobyl

The latest developments on the Russia-Ukraine war: BERLIN — The International Atomic Energy Agency says it sees “no critical impact on safety” from the power cut at the decommissioned Chernobyl nuclear plant in Ukraine. The Vienna-based U.N. nuclear watchdog said Wednesday that Ukraine had informed it of the loss […]

Biden signs order on cryptocurrency as its use explodes

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden on Wednesday signed an executive order on government oversight of cryptocurrency that urges the Federal Reserve to explore whether the central bank should jump in and create its own digital currency. The Biden administration views the explosive popularity of cryptocurrency as an opportunity to examine […]

Ukraine war at 2-week mark: Russians slowed but not stopped

WASHINGTON — Two weeks into its war in Ukraine, Russia has achieved less and struggled more than anticipated at the outset of the biggest land conflict in Europe since World War II. But the invading force of more than 150,000 troops retains large and possibly decisive advantages in firepower […]

Harris heads to Poland amid turbulence over jets for Ukraine

WASHINGTON — Vice President Kamala Harris’ trip to Warsaw to thank Poland for taking in hundreds of thousands of Ukrainians fleeing Russia’s invasion took an unexpected turn before she even left Washington. She’ll be parachuting into the middle of unexpected diplomatic turbulence over fighter jets. The Polish government on […]

Attacks on Ukrainian hospitals, ambulances increasing rapidly, WHO warns

March 8 – Attacks on hospitals, ambulances and other health care facilities in Ukraine have increased rapidly in recent days and the country is running short of vital medical supplies, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Tuesday. The U.N. agency confirmed on Monday that at least nine […]

White House plans Russian oil ban

Summary Companies Russian offensive significantly slower, says Ukraine Second senior Russian commander killed, says Ukraine Frightened residents flee cradling babies and pets Oil price rises as U.S. considers Russia import ban Russia warns it could turn off gas pipeline to Germany WASHINGTON/LVIV, Ukraine, March 8 – The White […]

People flee embattled Ukraine city, supplies head to another

LVIV, Ukraine — Buses carried civilians out of one embattled Ukrainian city Tuesday and supplies toward another, as officials tried to move people away from a Russian onslaught and ease the dire humanitarian situation for those still stuck. But reports of renewed Russian attacks on the port of Mariupol threatened […]

‘Some kind of terrible dream’ for Ukrainian women refugees

ZAHONY, Hungary — It’s a global day to celebrate women, but many fleeing Ukraine feel only the stress of finding a new life for their children as husbands, brothers and fathers stay behind to defend their country from Russia’s invasion. The number of refugees reached 2 million on Tuesday, […]

EXPLAINER: What would happen if the US banned Russian oil?

WASHINGTON — As Russia has intensified its war on Ukraine, killing civilians and triggering a mass refugee crisis, some U.S. officials across the political spectrum have called for a ban on imports of Russian fuel. Such a ban, they say, would be the best — perhaps only — way […]

Moscow says it will let Ukrainian civilians flee – to Russia

Summary Companies Talk of humanitarian corridors comes after failed ceasefires Oil price surges as U.S. considers Russia oil ban Ukraine says Russian forces preparing assault on Kyiv LVIV/IRPIN, Ukraine, March 7 (Reuters) – Moscow offered Ukrainians escape routes to Russia and its close ally Belarus on Monday, drawing […]

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