Biden poised to nominate first Black woman on Supreme Court
As President Joe Biden prepares to nominate the first Black woman to the Supreme Court, several leading candidates for the coveted seat on the nation's highest court have emerged.
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Scrounging for food in 'hunger hotspot' Colombia
While the Colombian government fumes over being listed as a "hunger hotspot" by UN agencies, Heidy Garzon -- a single mother of nine -- worries where her family's next meal will come from.
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'Straight to hell': Ukraine, Russia, spar during heated UN meet
A visibly emotional Ukrainian ambassador traded barbs with his Russian counterpart during a heated late-night emergency Security Council meeting on the Russia-Ukraine crisis Wednesday.
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Memory hole: Kashmir news archives vanish
One of the most comprehensive NGO reports on decades of violence and killings in Indian-administered Kashmir is Alleged Perpetrators, published by the most respected rights group in the disputed region.
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Elgar banks on shaken S.Africa bouncing back in must-win second Test
South Africa captain Dean Elgar admitted on Thursday his side's confidence had taken a hit after their first Test humiliation against New Zealand, but backed his side to improve in the must-win second Test.
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Battle over future of spytech firm NSO: Israel court papers
A court fight within Israeli spytech firm NSO Group has shed new light on the crisis engulfing the company, including tensions over whether to keep selling malware to autocrats to stay afloat.
Read moreRussia's Putin launches 'military operation' in Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a military operation in Ukraine on Thursday with explosions heard soon after across the country and its foreign minister warning a "full-scale invasion" was underway.
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Biden says 'world will hold Russia accountable' over Ukraine attack
US President Joe Biden on Wednesday said the "world will hold Russia accountable" over a military onslaught against Ukraine that he warned will cause "catastrophic loss of life."
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Braces by Macario, Pugh lift USA to She Believes Cup title
Catarina Macario and Mallory Pugh each scored two goals, giving the reigning Women's World Cup champion United States a 5-0 rout over Iceland on Wednesday and the She Believes Cup title.
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Oil breaks $100, havens rally, equities drop as Russia enters Ukraine
Oil prices broke past $100 and safe havens surged while equities tumbled Thursday after Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a "military operation" in Ukraine, accelerating fears of a major war.
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