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Ruble on mend as Russia's central bank cuts key interest rate

A currency collapse would worsen already high inflation for Russian shoppers by ballooning the cost of imported goods

Greece gets $3.9 billion from European pandemic recovery fund

The European recovery and resilience fund provides vital relief for Greece, which had barely emerged from a deep, decade-long financial crisis when the coronavirus pandemic hit

South Africa 107-1 against Bangladesh, Dean Elgar leads way again

The South Africa captain has now made a half century in all three of his innings this series.

South Africa wins toss, chooses to bat in 2nd Test against Bangladesh

Opening batsman Tamim Iqbal returns to the lineup in Gqeberha, the city formerly called Port Elizabeth, after missing the first game with an illness.

Ukraine: Russian missile kills 30 civilians at train station

The United Nations estimates the war has displaced at least 6.5 million people within the country

North demolishing hotel that was symbol of inter-Korean engagement

North Korea is demolishing a South Korean-owned hotel at a North Korean resort that was one of the last symbols of inter-Korean engagement, according to Seoul officials

Appeals court approves Biden federal employee vaccine mandate

President Joe Biden's requirement that all federal employees be vaccinated against COVID-19 was upheld Thursday by a federal appeals court.

EXPLAINER: Can war massacres in Ukraine sway China's support of Russia?

China has described reports and images of civilian killings in Ukraine as disturbing, and urged that they be further investigated, even while declining to blame Russia.

US speeds entry for Ukrainian refugees as more reach Mexico border

The United States has sharply increased the number of Ukrainians admitted to the country at the Mexican border as even more refugees fleeing the Russian invasion follow the same circuitous route

Russian retreat reveals destruction as Ukraine asks for help

Russian troops left behind crushed buildings, streets littered with destroyed cars and residents in dire need of food and other aid in a northern Ukrainian city

UN General Assembly suspends Russia from top human rights body

The vote was 93-24 with 58 abstentions, significantly lower than the vote on two resolutions the assembly adopted last month demanding an immediate cease-fire in Ukraine, withdrawal of Russian troops.

Biden administration moves to choke off exports to 3 Russian airlines

The Commerce Department said the move would prevent the airlines Russian national flag carrier Aeroflot, Utair and Azur Air from receiving items from the US, including parts to service their aircraft

US Treasury Secretary calls for crypto regulation to reduce risks, fraud

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen says more government regulation is needed to police the proliferation of cryptocurrency and other digital assets and to ward off fraudulent and illicit transactions.

US House panel: Justice Dept 'obstructing' Donald Trump records probe

A congressional oversight committee said the Justice Department is obstructing its investigation into former President Donald Trump's handling of White House records

Russian invasion driving more disinformation online, says Meta

Hackers aligned with Russia broke into social media accounts of Ukrainian military officers and were uploading videos of surrendering Ukrainian soldiers when plot was disrupted, says a Meta report

World shares track Wall Street retreat on interest rate worries

World shares were mixed Thursday after a retreat on Wall Street spurred by comments indicating the Federal Reserve intends to more aggressively tackle inflation

Germany lawmakers weigh compulsory covid shots for citizens over 60

German lawmakers are debating Thursday whether to require all people aged 60 and over in the country to be vaccinated against the coronavirus

Seeing Bucha atrocities is turning point for media, viewers: CBS reporter

CBS News reporter Debora Patta has covered conflicts in Africa and the Middle East, and the aftermath of terrorist attacks in Europe. She has seen violence and death at close range before.

Ukraine appeals to Nato for more weapons to fight against Russia

Ukraine on Thursday appealed to NATO for more weapons in its fight against Russia to help prevent further atrocities like those reported in the city of Bucha

NATO countries asked to provide more weapons to Ukraine amid war

NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg on Thursday called on members of the organisation to provide more weapons for Ukraine and not just defensive anti-tank and anti-craft arms