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Putin raises tension on Ukraine, suspends START nuclear pact

Putin raises tension on Ukraine, suspends START nuclear pact

Russian President Vladimir Putin suspended Moscow’s participation in the last remaining nuclear arms control pact with the United States, announcing the move Tuesday in a bitter speech in which he made clear he would not change his strategy in the wa
Biden in Poland says US and allies 'have Ukraine's back'

Biden in Poland says US and allies 'have Ukraine's back'

WARSAW, Poland (AP) — President Joe Biden on Tuesday warned of “hard and bitter days ahead" as Russia's invasion of Ukraine nears the one-year mark , but vowed that no matter what, the United States and allies “will not waver” in supporting the Ukrai
EPA takes charge of cleanup in toxic Ohio train derailment

EPA takes charge of cleanup in toxic Ohio train derailment

EAST PALESTINE, Ohio (AP) — Federal environmental regulators on Tuesday took charge of the cleanup from the East Palestine, Ohio train derailment and chemical burn and ordered Norfolk Southern to foot the bill.
Iran sentences detained US-based opposition figure to death

Iran sentences detained US-based opposition figure to death

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — A senior member of a U.S.-based Iranian opposition group held by Iran and accused of orchestrating a deadly 2008 mosque bombing has been sentenced to death, authorities said Tuesday.
New quake hits battered Turkey, Syria; 3 dead, hundreds hurt

New quake hits battered Turkey, Syria; 3 dead, hundreds hurt

ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — A new 6.4-magnitude earthquake on Monday killed three people and injured more than 200 others in parts of Turkey laid waste two weeks ago by a massive quake that killed tens of thousands, authorities said.
Canada joins countries calling on IOC to define Russian, Belarus 'neutrality'

Canada joins countries calling on IOC to define Russian, Belarus 'neutrality'

Canada was among the governments of 35 countries signing a statement Monday calling on the International Olympic Committee to clarify the definition of “neutrality” as it seeks a way to allow Russian and Belarusian athletes back into international sp
Biden declares 'Kyiv stands' in surprise visit to Ukraine

Biden declares 'Kyiv stands' in surprise visit to Ukraine

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — President Joe Biden swept unannounced into Ukraine on Monday to meet with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in a defiant display of Western solidarity with a country still fighting what he called “a brutal and unjust war” days before
Man arrested in Catholic bishop's killing had worked for him

Man arrested in Catholic bishop's killing had worked for him

LOS ANGELES (AP) — A man arrested Monday in the weekend killing of a Catholic bishop that shocked Los Angeles religious and immigrant communities is the husband of the victim's housekeeper and had done work at his home, authorities said.
Israeli government advances judicial overhaul despite uproar

Israeli government advances judicial overhaul despite uproar

JERUSALEM (AP) — Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government on Tuesday for the first time advanced a plan to overhaul the country’s legal system, defying a mass uproar among Israelis and calls for restraint from the United States.
Key developments in the aftermath of the Turkey, Syria quake

Key developments in the aftermath of the Turkey, Syria quake

ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — There are reports of more collapsed buildings Turkey in Syria after another 6.4 magnitude earthquake struck Turkey’s Hatay province which was devastated by a massive tremor two week ago.
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