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...