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Russian forces move within 9 miles of Kyiv's city center: Pentagon Ukraine update

The Pentagon has been providing daily updates on the Russian invasion of Ukraine and Ukraine's efforts to resist.Here are highlights of what a senior U.S. defense offic

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Canada's protests settle down, but could echo in politics

The streets around the Canadian Parliament are quiet now. The Ottawa protesters who vowed never to give up are largely gone, chased away by police in riot gear. The rel

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Sen. Bernie Sanders warns of 'drumbeats' of war in Washington

Sen. Bernie Sanders gave a speech on the Senate floor Thursday expressing grave concern over the "drumbeats" of war building in Washington, D.C., amid escalating tensio

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Two drones shot down targeting Iraq base: anti-ISIS coalition

Two armed drones targeting an airbase in western Iraq were shot down on Tuesday, reported AFP citing an official of the U.S.-led coalition fighting the Islamic State group."Two fixed-wing drones rigg

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Fishermen in NE China inherit ancient fishing methods

02:36 Chagan Lake fishermen in northeast China's Jilin Province continue to cherish ancient traditions and methods.The lake has long been regarded as a premier destinat

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Jan. 6 committee chairman could seek interview with House GOP leader

Rep. Bennie Thompson, D-Miss., the chairman of the House select committee investigating the Jan. 6 Capitol attack, invited House Republican leader Kevin McCarthy, R-Cal

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Texas Dem has MOVED ON from trying to get Kamala's help on immigration

Texas Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar said that he's done trying to work with Vice President Kamala Harris on border issues. 'I say this very respectfully to her: I moved

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Germany's Free Democrats back coalition pact with SPD, Greens

Germany's Free Democratic Party (FDP) on Sunday backed the coalition agreement negotiated with the Social Democratic Party (SPD) and the Green Party, paving the way for

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Pope Francis compares Libyan centers to 'concentration camps'

Pope Francis has likened migrant detention centers in Libya to "concentration camps" and called on the international community to intervene in a worsening migrant situa

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Five killed in Norway bow-and-arrow attack, man arrested

A man armed with a bow and arrows killed five people and wounded two others in southeastern Norway on Wednesday, police said, adding that they had arrested the suspect.

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Why Merkel's wisdom in Jerusalem must be carried forward

Even in the final stages of her era, German Chancellor Angela Merkel's remarks in Jerusalem act as an eye-opener for those desirous of peace in the Middle East. By refe

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Schumer says Senate has reached a deal to avoid government shutdown

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer says that Republicans and Democrats have reached a deal to extend government funding, which is set to expire at midnight on Thursda

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In Washington, the road almost never taken

Lost in the swirling debate over the reconciliation package, the budget, and the debt ceiling, is a simple but powerful reality: A historic infrastructure bill that pas

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'Hotel Rwanda' hero given 25-year jail term in 'terrorism' case

Paul Rusesabagina a one-time hotel manager portrayed as a hero in a Hollywood film about the nation's 1994 genocide was found guilty of being part of a group responsibl

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Venezuelan govt, opposition agree on key points in Mexico talks

Jorge Rodriguez, president of Venezuela's National Assembly and head of the government delegation, speaks to the media after talks with opposition representatives in Mexico City, Mexico, Septembe

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Venezuelan government signals 'partial agreements' with opposition

Jorge Rodriguez, president of Venezuela's National Assembly and head of the government delegation, leaves after the second round of talks with the opposition in Mexico City, Mexico, September 4,

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San Diego County declares COVID misinformation public health crisis

After hours of vigorous, often contentious debate, San Diego County became the first in the United States to declare COVID-19 misinformation "a public health crisis." /Getty Images After hours