Syria: Two civilians killed in Israeli attack near Damascus
State media say missile attack also caused some material damage south of the capital.
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Netflix blocks services in Russia, TikTok limits posts
The decision comes as Moscow cracks down on what people and media outlets can say about Russia's war in Ukraine.
Is Putin likely to face the ICC over Russia’s actions in Ukraine?
The International Criminal Court is investigating Russia's president over possible war crimes in Ukraine.
Marine Le Pen’s niece defects to rival French far-right campaign
Marion Marechal Le Pen officially backs Eric Zemmour in the April 2022 presidential elections.
Zelenskyy: Ukraine will not forgive Russia for invasion, shelling
Ukrainian leader accuses Moscow of targeting civilians, saying Kyiv will 'punish everyone who committed atrocities'.
Oil prices soar, stocks tank as Russia-Ukraine war rages
Brent leaps to almost $140 a barrel, the highest level since 2008.
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine: List of key events from day twelve
As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its twelfth day, we take a look at the major developments.
New Zealand, South Korea announce new sanctions on Russia
Moves are latest measures intended to punish Russia over its invasion of Ukraine.
The Singapore lawyer who defends those facing the gallows
M Ravi takes on the cases few want to touch, and is convinced Singapore will eventually abolish the death penalty.
Russian invasion displaces Ukrainians who fled Donbas conflict
As Russia pounds Ukraine, many people displaced during 2014 conflict are having to flee their homes for a second time.
Russian forces interfering at Ukraine nuclear plant: IAEA
Ukraine told the UN agency that Russia switched off some mobile networks and the internet at Zaporizhzhia power plant.
Russia-Ukraine live news: Zelenskyy says sanctions not sufficient
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy urges Western countries to strengthen sanctions on Russia over its invasion.
Pressed on Ukraine war, Bolshoi conductor Tugan Sokhiev resigns
Bolshoi Theatre's music director says he felt under pressure to take a stand on Russia's war in Ukraine.
Russia blocks news sites over Ukraine war coverage: Rights group
Russian authorities block independent media outlets including Mediazona, says digital rights group.
US in ‘active’ discussions to ban Russian oil imports: Blinken
Secretary of State Antony Blinken says the US is talking to its European allies about banning Russian oil imports.
Sheltering in a hospital basement, Ukrainian kids long for home
Children who are too sick to go home or flee the capital shelter from Russian missiles in a Kyiv hospital.
Russia-Ukraine war: Mariupol evacuation halted for second day
Ukrainians and Russians blame each other for violating a previously agreed ceasefire, as thousands remain stranded.
Photos: Thousands arrested at anti-war protests across Russia
Monitoring group says 4,366 people arrested in 56 cities at protests against Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
‘Russian attack destroys airport’ as Zelenskyy urges no-fly zone
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says eight rockets hit a civilian airport in Vinnytsia, central Ukraine.
Russia planning to bomb port city of Odesa, claims Zelenskyy
No immediate comment by Russian army after Ukraine's leader says attack on city of 1 million would be 'war crime'.