US sends suspected 9/11 hijacker home from Guantanamo for mental treatment
Mohammad Ahmad al-Qahtani was flown back to Saudi Arabia, to a treatment facility.
Mohammad Ahmad al-Qahtani was flown back to Saudi Arabia, to a treatment facility.
Stoli rebrands vodka after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
The vodka will no longer be sold as Stolichnaya.
The vodka will no longer be sold as Stolichnaya.
Former Ukrainian beauty queen says she isn't fighting Russian invasion
A former beauty queen has clarified that she hasn't traded in her tiara for a rifle to join Ukraine's ongoing resistance to Russia's invasion and that a photo she posted showing her holding a rifle (which was actually an airgun) was meant to "inspire."
A former beauty queen has clarified that she hasn't traded in her tiara for a rifle to join Ukraine's ongoing resistance to Russia's invasion and that a photo she posted showing her holding a rifle (which was actually an airgun) was meant to "inspire."
Global COVID death toll tops 6 million for pandemic now in 3rd year
The milestone is a tragic reminder about the pandemic's deadliness even as masks are dropping, travel is resuming and businesses are reopening around the globe.
The milestone is a tragic reminder about the pandemic's deadliness even as masks are dropping, travel is resuming and businesses are reopening around the globe.
Netflix, TikTok block services in Russia amid media crackdown
Netflix said it was suspending its service in Russia but didn’t provide additional details.
Netflix said it was suspending its service in Russia but didn’t provide additional details.
Russia-Ukraine war: Cease-fire attempt fails amid more shelling
What looked like a breakthrough cease-fire to evacuate residents from two cities in Ukraine quickly is not holding, according to Ukrainian officials.
What looked like a breakthrough cease-fire to evacuate residents from two cities in Ukraine quickly is not holding, according to Ukrainian officials.
Mastercard, Visa suspend operations in Russia amid Ukraine invasion
Mastercard said cards issued by Russian banks will no longer be supported by its network and any card issued outside the country will not work at Russian stores or ATMs.
Mastercard said cards issued by Russian banks will no longer be supported by its network and any card issued outside the country will not work at Russian stores or ATMs.
Russia blocks Twitter, Facebook access, expanding media crackdown
Russian President Vladimir Putin has intensified a crackdown on media outlets and individuals who fail to hew to the Kremlin line on the war in Ukraine.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has intensified a crackdown on media outlets and individuals who fail to hew to the Kremlin line on the war in Ukraine.
Piano man plays music as Ukrainian refugees arrive in Poland
Ukrainian refugees fleeing to Medyka, Poland, were greeted with live music, as a man played the piano near the border crossing on March 4.
Ukrainian refugees fleeing to Medyka, Poland, were greeted with live music, as a man played the piano near the border crossing on March 4.
Man in Poland opens home to Ukrainians seeking refuge from war-torn homeland
The ongoing war in Ukraine has led to one of the largest humanitarian crises in a century, with many fleeing Ukrainians searching for refuge in neighboring countries.
The ongoing war in Ukraine has led to one of the largest humanitarian crises in a century, with many fleeing Ukrainians searching for refuge in neighboring countries.
Watch: Notre Dame, other European cathedrals ring bells in unison in support of Ukraine
Watch as the bells of the Notre Dame cathedral and others echoed through Europe on Thursday in a call for peace in Ukraine amid the Russian invasion.
Watch as the bells of the Notre Dame cathedral and others echoed through Europe on Thursday in a call for peace in Ukraine amid the Russian invasion.
Russian troops shelling Ukraine's largest nuclear power plant sparking fire, officials say
Russian artillery fire is blasting Ukraine's largest nuclear plant, sparking a fire, hours after international atomic regulators warned combat at the facility could wreak havoc, according to Ukraine authorities.
Russian artillery fire is blasting Ukraine's largest nuclear plant, sparking a fire, hours after international atomic regulators warned combat at the facility could wreak havoc, according to Ukraine authorities.
Ukranian President Zelenskyy asks Putin to meet: 'I don't bite'
“I don’t bite. What are you afraid of?” President Zelenskyy said at a Thursday news conference, directing his comments at Vladimir Putin. “Any words are more important than shots.”
“I don’t bite. What are you afraid of?” President Zelenskyy said at a Thursday news conference, directing his comments at Vladimir Putin. “Any words are more important than shots.”
Russian oligarch Alisher Usmanov’s $600M yacht seized in Germany: reports
Usmanov on Tuesday confirmed that financial actions had been taken against him
Usmanov on Tuesday confirmed that financial actions had been taken against him
Fire erupts at historic UK mill used as 'Downton Abbey,' 'Peaky Blinders' set
The historic Dalton Mills set in England erupted into flames on Thursday. The site has been used as a set for “Peaky Blinders” and “Downton Abbey.”
The historic Dalton Mills set in England erupted into flames on Thursday. The site has been used as a set for “Peaky Blinders” and “Downton Abbey.”
Russia-Ukraine war: Kentucky mom of 8 is desperate to rescue teen girl from Russia's attacks
Colleen Thompson and her family have been trying to adopt a Ukrainian girl for three years — now, as war rips Ukraine apart, 'they're on their knees'
Colleen Thompson and her family have been trying to adopt a Ukrainian girl for three years — now, as war rips Ukraine apart, 'they're on their knees'
Airbnb offering free housing for up to 100,000 Ukrainian refugees
Airbnb announced that they will help provide housing to some of the thousands of refugees fleeing Ukraine during the Russian invasion.
Airbnb announced that they will help provide housing to some of the thousands of refugees fleeing Ukraine during the Russian invasion.
Elina Svitolina of Ukraine beats Anastasia Potapova of Russia in WTA event
“All the prize money that I´m going to earn is going to be for the Ukrainian army,” Ukrainian tennis player Elina Svitolina, who won the Monterrey Open in 2020, said. The tournament has a $31,000 prize for the champion.
“All the prize money that I´m going to earn is going to be for the Ukrainian army,” Ukrainian tennis player Elina Svitolina, who won the Monterrey Open in 2020, said. The tournament has a $31,000 prize for the champion.
White House slaps Belarus with 'sweeping restrictions,' sanctions Russian oil refining
Sanctions will hold 'Belarus accountable for enabling Putin’s invasion of Ukraine,' White House says
Sanctions will hold 'Belarus accountable for enabling Putin’s invasion of Ukraine,' White House says
COVID-19 deaths, cases continue to fall around the world, WHO says
The number of new coronavirus cases reported globally dropped by 16% last week, marking a month-long decline in COVID-19 infections, according to figures from the World Health Organization.
The number of new coronavirus cases reported globally dropped by 16% last week, marking a month-long decline in COVID-19 infections, according to figures from the World Health Organization.