How not to end a war: 3 lessons from the last time Ukraine and Russia agreed a ceasefire deal
The last time Ukraine signed a peace accord with Russia, 10 years ago, it brought only sporadic violence, mounting distrust, ...
Accounts of child survivors shed light on surge of rape and sexual violence in conflict-torn DRC
Sixteen-year-old Darkuna watched, terrified, as six gun-wielding men ransacked her home. She would become one of many ...
China, Russia and Iran set to hold talks in Beijing as Trump pushes for new nuclear deal with Tehran
China is hosting diplomats from Iran and Russia for talks on Iran’s nuclear program Friday as Beijing aims to position itself ...
This Rwandan entrepreneur turns discarded tires into fashionable footwear
Every year, about one billion tires around the world are deemed unusable, many ending up in landfills. Rwandan startup Uzuri K&Y upcycles the rubber to create eye-catching shoes.
Syrian leader signs constitution that puts the country under an Islamist group’s rule for 5 years
Syria’s interim president on Thursday signed a temporary constitution that leaves the country under Islamist rule for five ...
CNN Poll: Most Americans disapprove of Trump’s approach to Ukraine war, doubt it will yield peace
Americans are skeptical that President Donald Trump’s approach to the war between Russia and Ukraine will bring peace to the ...
An overhanging tree tormented golfers at The Players Championship for decades before it disappeared. Now, it’s back
A presence that both influenced and frightened golf’s greats for years is making a long-awaited return to The Players ...
Schumer backs down on fight against GOP’s government funding bill as Democrats face reckoning over Trump strategy
Veteran Democrats privately believed Chuck Schumer’s decision on the shutdown was inevitable. Others were ready for the top ...
Passengers deplane on the wing of American Airlines plane after engine catches fire at Denver airport
An American Airlines plane engine caught fire at Denver International Airport after the aircraft was diverted there Thursday ...
Parker Posey says she waited 20 years for her ‘White Lotus’ role
Parker Posey is winning rave reviews playing Victoria Ratliff in the latest season of “The White Lotus.” The role was a long ...
Bhutan’s beautiful new airport aims to transform the country forever
Gelephu International Airport, to be built alongside a new “mindfulness city,” will be able to handle 123 flights a day, ...
Hamas says it is willing to release US-Israeli hostage and bodies of four dual nationals
Hamas said it is willing to release US-Israeli hostage Edan Alexander and the bodies of four dual nationals held in Gaza.