Russia’s Putin drives across repaired bridge to Crimea
AdminsRussian President Vladimir Putin has driven a vehicle across a bridge to Crimea that was damaged by a truck bomb attack in October MOSCOW -- Russian President Vladimir Putin tried to…
With candles and flashlights, Ukrainians maintain daily routines despite blackouts caused by Russian attacks
Ukrainians say going about their daily lives has become an act of resistance. KYIV, Ukraine -- At one school in Kyiv, students and teachers are continuing to go to class, even…
Iran morality police status unclear after ‘closure’ comment
An Iranian lawmaker has said that Iran’s government was “paying attention to the people’s real demands” a day after a top official suggested that the country’s unpopular morality police has…
Iran’s morality police status unclear, but wearing the hijab is still mandatory for Iranian women
At least 448 people have been killed during the protests in Iran. Women in Iran will still be required to wear the hijab under Islamic Republic law, even if the…
US intel chief thinking ‘optimistically’ for Ukraine forces
The head of U.S. intelligence says Russia’s war against Ukraine is running at a “reduced tempo” and suggests Ukrainian forces may have the upper hand in coming months KYIV, Ukraine…
Black rhino populations are starting to thrive in Zimbabwe for the first time in decades, experts say
One orphaned calf is flourishing after being re-released into a preserve. Rhinoceros populations are beginning to rebound in the species' native home of Zimbabwe, a sign that efforts to preserve…
Scientists discover fossils of new predatory dinosaur species in Mongolia
The species was named Natovenator polydontus: "Swimming hunter with many teeth." Scientists have discovered a new predatory dinosaur fossil in Mongolia that was likely a semiaquatic diving predator. A near-complete…
Puerto Rico extends power contract amid outages, objections
A heavily criticized private company that operates the transmission and distribution of power in Puerto Rico has secured a last-minute extension on its contract despite widespread objections SAN JUAN, Puerto…
4 appear in court over terror attack at Ivory Coast beach
Four men charged in connection with a 2016 terror attack on a beach in Ivory Coast have appeared in court ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast -- Four of the defendants arrested in connection…
IS says leader Abu al-Hassan al-Qurayshi killed in battle
The spokesman for the Islamic State group says its leader Abu al-Hassan al-Hashimi al-Qurayshi was killed in battle recently BEIRUT -- The leader of the Islamic State group, Abu al-Hassan al-Hashimi…