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Europe braces for further strife as Ukraine crisis escalates

Wednesday, 23 February 2022, 11:35 Last update: about 6 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 6 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 6 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 6 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 6 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 6 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 6 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...

US acknowledges 'real possibility of war' in Europe

Sunday, 20 February 2022, 17:19 Last update: about 6 years ago Associated Press

Russia extended military drills near Ukraine's northern borders Sunday amid increased fears that two days of sustained shelling along the contact line between soldiers and Russa-backed separatists in...

Queen Elizabeth II tests positive for COVID; has mild symptoms

Sunday, 20 February 2022, 13:10 Last update: about 6 years ago Associated Press

Queen Elizabeth II tested positive for COVID-19 on Sunday and is experiencing mild, cold-like symptoms, Buckingham Palace said. The palace said the 95-year-old British monarch will continue with...

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