US officially designates Qatar as a major non-NATO ally
First announced at meeting between Qatari emir and Joe Biden in January, move upgrades partnership between two nations.
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US Census undercounted minorities in 2020, new data shows
Undercounting could affect federal funding, political representation for Black, Latino and other minority communities.
Bipartisan Bill Aims To Stamp Out Human Rights Abuses At Conservation Projects
Lawmakers say a new bill — prompted by a 2019 BuzzFeed News investigation — would “signal to the world that the United States demands the highest standards of respect for every human life.”
Russia-Ukraine live news: ‘Hell’ in Mariupol as bombing continues
Mariupol mayor says 400,000 people trapped in city have faced 'two days of hell' with Russia attacking every 30 minutes.
JPMorgan joins Goldman Sachs in pulling back from Russia
The banks' moves will further isolate Russia, a nation of 144 million people and the world’s 11th-largest economy.
Russia-Ukraine war military dispatch: March 10, 2022
Russian forces renew bombardment of Mariupol and edge closer to Kyiv, as diplomatic talks fail to make progress.
ISIL confirms leader killed in US raid in Syria
The armed group names Abu al-Hassan al-Hashimi al-Qurayshi as the successor to former leader killed in February.
Biden must safeguard Russian internet access, civil society warns
Sanctions are creating an exodus of internet companies from Russia.
Ukrainian embassy in US: Americans want to join fight vs Russia
Diplomats have received inquiries from about 6,000 mostly US citizens seeking to fight against Russia.
United Airlines says 2,000 unvaccinated employees can return
Workers who avoided vaccination by claiming a medical or religious exemption will be allowed back starting March 28.
Putin says Russia will emerge stronger, sanctions will rebound
President Vladimir Putin says sanctions on Russia would lead to higher food and energy prices in the West.
Ukraine-Russia war poses new threat to global food security
Hunger was slowing then COVID-19 hit now the war in Ukraine will have a heavy impact on availability of food, UN warns.
Europe’s central bank speeding up end to economic stimulus
Record inflation in Europe threatens to soar as energy prices climb in the aftermath of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
UK to allow Ukrainians easier entry after outcry
Ukrainians will be able to complete visa process in the UK rather than wait abroad after government reversal.
Opioid crisis victims confront Purdue Pharma’s Sackler family
In rare hearing, two dozen people whose lives and families have been wracked by opioid abuse give statements in court.
South Africa’s Ramaphosa appoints new chief justice
The new chief justice is the public face of President Ramaphosa's anti-corruption drive.
Half of Kyiv population has fled, says Ukrainian capital’s mayor
Russian forces have reached the northeastern edge of the city amid heavy battles for control of the main highway.
Kamala Harris says US and Poland ‘united’ after jets controversy
Speaking in Warsaw, US vice president also supports an investigation into possible Russian war crimes in Ukraine.
Russia: We have enough oil and gas buyers even with sanctions
'We will not persuade anyone to buy our oil and gas,' says Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on Thursday.
Sweden announces plan for significant boost in military spending
The Swedish government plans to raise military spending to two percent of GDP over Russia's war in Ukraine.