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US, allies to hold Russia accountable for crimes in Ukraine since invasion

The United States and its allies are vowing to hold Russia accountable for crimes committed by its forces since they invaded Ukraine on February 24

School police chief didn't know of panicked 911 calls, says Texas senator

Nineteen children and two teachers died in the attack at Robb Elementary School, the deadliest school shooting in nearly a decade

Turkey an important ally: NATO chief lauds Ankara's role in alliance

Turkey contributes to our security in many different ways, said Stoltenberg, who noted the country's Turkey's efforts at countering Islamic State militants

Ukrainian forces face grinding campaign as it waits for weapons from West

Ukrainian forces locked in a grinding battle for control of the country's east struggled to hold off Russian troops while they await the arrival of the advanced rockets and anti-aircraft weapons

Putin-linked elites, yachts, firms targeted in fresh US sanctions

The US announced new sanctions on Russian oligarchs and elites, including some of the richest men in Europe and their families

Trump election probe grand jury hears from Georgia official Raffensperger

Georgia's top elections official appeared before a special grand jury investigating whether Donald Trump and others illegally tried to meddle in the 2020 election in the state

US House panel taking up gun bill in wake of mass shootings: Report

The House Judiciary Committee will hold a hearing on Thursday to advance legislation that would raise the age limit for purchasing certain semi-automatic rifles from 18 to 21

No more Turkey: Country in push to be known as 'Türkiye', says foreign min

Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu has sent a letter to the United Nations formally requesting that his country be referred to as Turkiye, the state-run news agency reported.

Ex-German chancellor Merkel slams war in Ukraine, hints at new role: Report

Former German Chancellor Angela Merkel has slammed Russia's attack on Ukraine and suggested a possible return to the limelight in her first semi-public comments since leaving office

US president Biden to speak on mass shootings, urge Congress to act

President Joe Biden will speak on Thursday night on the recent spate of mass shootings and his plans to press Congress to pass commonsense laws to combat the epidemic of gun violence

Poland's Swiatek reaches French Open final; extends winning streak to 34

No. 1-ranked Iga Swiatek reached her second French Open final and extended her winning streak to 34 matches by beating No. 20 Daria Kasatkina 6-2, 6-1 on a sunny, breezy afternoon Thursday.

Russia warns West on weapons supply repercussions, pounds Ukraine

Britain pledged Thursday to send sophisticated medium-range rocket systems to Ukraine, joining the United States and Germany in equipping the embattled nation with advanced weapons

UK pledges missiles to Ukraine; US names Bridget Brink as envoy to Kyiv

Western arms have been critical to Ukraine's success in stymieing Russia's much larger and better-equipped military during a war now in its 99th day.

US pump prices at record high as OPEC+ producers gather for meeting

The OPEC oil cartel and allied countries including major exporter Russia are weighing how much oil to produce as U.S. gasoline prices hit another record high.

China demands US stop trade talks with Taiwan, threatens consequences

China's government accused Washington of jeopardising peace after US envoys began trade talks with Taiwan aimed at deepening relations with the self-ruled island democracy claimed by Beijing.

Global shares mixed amid rate hike, Covid-19, oil price worries

World shares were mixed Thursday, with European benchmarks opening higher after a broad decline in Asia.

Ukraine beats Scotland 3-1 in FIFA World Cup 2022 qualifying playoff

Ukraine's emotion-filled quest to qualify for the World Cup amid an ongoing war moved past the first hurdle with a 3-1 win over Scotland in a pulsating playoff semifinal.

AP source: Italy's Giorgio Chiellini moving to Major League Soccer's LAFC

Los Angeles FC is finalizing a deal to bring veteran Italian defender Giorgio Chiellini to Major League Soccer, a person with knowledge of the negotiations told The Associated Press.

US Open's record $10 mn purse offers hope for gender pay equality

Dottie Pepper recalls being paired with Meg Mallon for the final round of the 1991 U.S. Women's Open with what she viewed as an impressive $110,000 first-place prize on the line.

US, Germany agree to supply advanced weapons to Ukraine as Russia closes in

The US and Germany have pledged to equip Ukraine with some of the advanced weapons it has long desired for shooting down aircraft and knocking out artillery