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The Russian economy is headed for collapse
Eric Werker, Simon Fraser University To justify invading Ukraine, Vladimir Putin has painted Russia as a hegemonic power re-asserting its rightful claim to imperial greatness.
How You Can Help Ukraine
San Francisco, CA — Across the country, many Americans are looking for ways to support Ukraine and its people. Hundreds of residents have been killed,
Thousands of Bay Area Residents Request Travel to Ukraine to Help in Fight
SAN FRANCISCO, CA — With the Russian attack on Ukraine, over one million people have been displaced from their homes. They are now seeking refuge
Can wealthy nations stop buying Russian oil?
Amy Myers Jaffe, Tufts University One option the U.S. and other nations have for ratcheting up pressure on Russia in response to its invasion of
Ukraine war: what are the risks that Russia will turn to its nuclear arsenal?
Mark Webber, University of Birmingham and Nicolò Fasola, University of Birmingham Is Russia now led by someone who would contemplate using nuclear weapons without any
“Houses thrown around”: Australian police reports significant damage eruption, tsunami in Tonga
Damage in the tsunami-hit Tonga following volcanic eruptions was assessed through surveillance flights from New Zealand and Australia on Monday, CNA reported. The eruption and
Curfew, checkpoints announced in Congo after suicide bombing
Following the fatal suicide bomber incident, eastern Congo authorities unveiled evening curfew and new security checkpoints on Sunday. Police colonel Beni Mayor Narcisse Muteba cautions bars, churches, and hotels in town that added security personnel is necessary, particularly armed with metal detectors, as “terrorists” could attack again. “We are asking people to be vigilant and to avoid public places during this festive period,” he said on Sunday to The Associated Press. North Kivu province’s military governor Brig. Gen. Constant Ndima
Killing was not part of the plan, suspects on Haitian President assassination confess
The suspects in the killing of Haitian President Jovenel Moise, consisting of Colombians and Haitian Americans, said that they intended to arrest and not assassinate
Haiti’s president assassinated: 5 essential reads to give you key history and insight
Catesby Holmes, The Conversation The assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moïse risks destabilizing the Caribbean country, which was already in crisis over alarmingly high violence
COVID-19 deaths exceed 4 million globally
COVID-19 has claimed more than 4 million lives around the world, the data from Johns Hopkins University shows. More than a third of the total
Pope Francis underwent intestinal surgery, “reacted well”: Vatican
The Vatican said Pope Francis underwent colon surgery at a Rome hospital on Sunday evening and has “reacted well.” Matteo Bruni, a Holy See spokesperson,
Philippine Air Force plane crashes, kills 45
Rescue operations continue as a Philippine Air Force plane on Sunday crashed in the southern Philippines and claimed at least 45 lives — making it
Bullying China will not be tolerated: Xi Jinping says as Chinese Communist party celebrates centenary
Chinese President Xi Jinping said that his country will not permit “sanctimonious preaching” or intimidation from outside its premises, warning that anyone who attempts “will