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September 20, 2022

Brittney Griner situation deters WNBA players from Russia, citing safety

Brittney Griner's arrest and detention in Russia are deterring WNBA players away from the country this offseason. Some of the stars will not be playing there.

September 19, 2022

Ukraine warns of 'nuclear terrorism' after strike near plant

Russia launched more missiles near a Ukrainian nuclear power plant on Monday. Ukrainian authorities are denouncing the move as 'nuclear terrorism"

September 19, 2022

Rep. Waltz urges Biden to be tough on 'war criminal' Putin as Ukraine war rages on: 'Rhetoric matters a lot'

Rep. Michael Waltz, R-Fla., called on President Biden to be tough on Putin, who he called an 'absolute war criminal,' as his assault on Ukraine rages on

September 19, 2022

UN General Assembly draws dictators, presidents as war hits Europe, threatens Asia – but climate remains focus

U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres focused on climate crisis and possible famine ahead of the 77th General Assembly, only briefly touching on the conflicts around the world.

September 18, 2022

Russian forces targeting civilian infrastructure as Ukraine continues counteroffensive, UK says

Russia is attempting to "directly undermine the morale of the Ukrainian people" by targeting civilian infrastructure, the UK Ministry of Defense said.

September 18, 2022

US lifts Cyprus arms embargo, Turkey claims decision will lead to 'arms race' in Mediterranean

The U.S. embargo started in 1987 as an effort to allegedly help re-unify the island following a Turkish invasion that created a breakaway state and years of fierce combat.

September 18, 2022

Azerbaijan dismisses Nancy Pelosi as 'Armenian propaganda' after she condemns Azeri attacks

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi condemned Azerbaijan's attacks on Armenia on Sunday, prompting anger from Azerbaijan, which derided her statement as "Armenian propaganda."

September 18, 2022

Retired Florida doctor travels to Ukraine to help infants and newborns impacted by Russia's invasion

A retired Florida doctor returned to work, traveling thousands of miles to Ukraine to help newborns and infants impacted by the country's ongoing war with Russia.

September 17, 2022

Biden warns Putin against using nuclear weapons in Ukraine: 'Don't'

President Biden urged Russian President Vladimir Putin not to use nuclear weapons in Ukraine after Russian troops pulled back due to a Ukrainian offensive in Kharkiv.

September 17, 2022

Russian businessmen keep dying under mysterious circumstances since Putin invaded Ukraine: report

Some of the deaths may relate to a corruption investigation into Russian gas company Gazprom, but the number of deaths has only increased during the invasion of Ukraine.