Activists in Kenya to keep fighting for abortion rights after end of Roe
Although Kenya has liberalized its abortion laws in recent years, activists are now concerned that the overturning of Roe could set back their progress.
After invasion of Ukraine, a reckoning on Russian influence in Austria
The invasion of Ukraine has accelerated a reckoning in Austria on the risks for countries that fall under Moscow's sway.
Hundreds rescued as Sydney suffers fourth flood in less than 18 months
Days of torrential rain have submerged suburbs — sweeping cars off roads and engulfing bridges — as authorities warned the dangerous weather would continue.
After years in ISIS prison camp, they now face an uncertain welcome home
Thousands of people have finally returned from their ISIS detention camp to Iraq. But getting them home will be another story.
A growing movement against illegal war
Russia’s invasion ofUkraine has breathed new life into the international justice system and revived debate about the crime of war itself.
Ukraine unveils $750 billion recovery plan as Russia sets sights on Donetsk
The loss of Lysychansk means Russia has seized essentially all of Luhansk province and can move its sights toward neighboring Donetsk.
U.S. concludes unintentional Israeli fire likely killed American journalist
The bullet was too badly damaged to reach a definitive conclusion of its origin, but based on the investigations, the State Department said it came from Israeli positions.
Ice avalanche kills 6 in Italian Alps, sparks mass rescue effort
Rescuers were searching for at least 19 missing hikers after a glacier collapse during an early heat wave on Marmolada, the highest mountain in the Dolomites.
Twelve bodies recovered from Chinese ship sunk by typhoon
A fourth sailor was rescued, leaving 14 crew members unaccounted for.
Twelve bodies recovered from Chinese ship sunk by typhoon
A fourth sailor was rescued, leaving 14 crew members unaccounted for.
3 dead, 4 seriously hurt in Copenhagen mall shooting
The shooting did not appear to be an act of terrorism, said Copenhagen police, who noted the 22-year-old suspect had a history of psychiatric issues.
Ukrainian forces withdraw from Lysychansk; Kyiv says Donbas battle not over
Russian forces have used tactics in Lysychansk that were even more brutal than in nearby Severodonetsk, the Luhansk regional governor said.
Judge asks U.S. if Saudi crown prince should be immune from suit
The order comes days before Biden is scheduled to visit Saudi Arabia, a trip that has prompted accusations of Biden reversing his promise to make the country a "pariah" after the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
Russia claims key city in punishing conquest of eastern Ukraine
Moscow's claim on Ukraine's last major stronghold in Luhansk signaled a turning point in its assault, but Kyiv said the fight for the east “is not over.”
How green became the color of abortion rights
Activists have worn the color for nearly two decades — but its roots go further back.
Wary of China threat, Taiwanese join Ukraine’s fight against Russia
For volunteers from Taiwan, the war in Ukraine is a chance to bring battlefield experience back home — where debate is raging over military readiness.
Barriers to abortion in Canada make it an unlikely haven for Americans
The government said the country will not turn away Americans, but it is not so simple.
On the front lines, Ukrainian women are often the first responders
Women have enlisted in the Ukrainian military in fast-increasing numbers, serving in critical wartime roles.
A call to arms: Poland’s military and civilian defenses rethink the future
With the invasion of Ukraine, countries in Russia’s shadow are seeing a surge in military enlistment and survivalist training.
Kyiv disputes Russia’s claim that it has ‘completely surrounded’ Lysychansk
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky decried “purposeful Russian terror" after missile strikes killed at least 21 people near the Black Sea port of Odessa.