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Updated (2): Russia attacks Ukraine; peace in Europe 'shattered'

Thursday, 24 February 2022, 05:47 Last update: about 5 years ago Associated Press

Russia launched a wide-ranging attack on Ukraine on Thursday, hitting cities and bases with airstrikes or shelling, as civilians piled into trains and cars to flee. Ukraine's government said Russian...

'Thugs and bullies': Nations sanction Russia over Ukraine

Wednesday, 23 February 2022, 13:29 Last update: about 5 years ago Associated Press

World leaders sought Wednesday to back up their tough words over Russia's aggression against Ukraine, announcing financial sanctions, trade and travel bans and other measures meant to pressure...

Europe braces for further strife as Ukraine crisis escalates

Wednesday, 23 February 2022, 11:35 Last update: about 5 years ago Associated Press

Europe braced for further confrontation Wednesday and Ukraine urged its citizens to leave Russia after tensions escalated dramatically when Russia's leader got the OK to use military force...

UK to sanction Russian banks, individuals

Tuesday, 22 February 2022, 14:16 Last update: about 5 years ago Associated Press

Prime Minister Boris Johnson says Britain is slapping sanctions on five Russian banks and three wealthy individuals over Russia’s latest military moves on Ukraine. Johnson told lawmakers...

Russia recognizes Ukraine-held areas as part of rebel areas

Tuesday, 22 February 2022, 12:43 Last update: about 5 years ago Associated Press

Russia announced Tuesday that its recognition of independence for areas in eastern Ukraine extends to territory currently held by Ukrainian forces — further raising the stakes amid Western fears...

Boris Johnson scraps remaining Covid restrictions in England

Tuesday, 22 February 2022, 06:52 Last update: about 5 years ago Associated Press

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is scrapping the last domestic coronavirus restrictions in England, including the requirement for people with COVID-19 to self-isolate, even as he acknowledged...

War fears grow as Putin orders troops to eastern Ukraine

Tuesday, 22 February 2022, 06:46 Last update: about 5 years ago Associated Press

A long-feared Russian invasion of Ukraine appeared to be imminent Monday, if not already underway, with Russian President Vladimir Putin ordering forces into separatist regions of eastern...

US officer of Maltese descent dies in California helicopter crash

Tuesday, 22 February 2022, 06:37 Last update: about 5 years ago Associated Press

An American officer of Maltese descent was the only victim of a helicopter crash in California on Sunday. Nicholas Vella, a 14-year veteran, died in the crash, police Chief Eric Parra said...

UK: People with Covid in England won't need to self-isolate

Monday, 21 February 2022, 07:11 Last update: about 5 years ago Associated Press

People with COVID-19 won't be legally required to self-isolate in England starting in the coming week, the U.K. government has announced, as part of a plan for “living with COVID” that is...

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