Putin urges US to push Ukraine to talks, hints at possible swap of imprisoned WSJ reporter

Putin urges US to push Ukraine to talks, hints at possible swap of imprisoned WSJ reporter

Russian President Vladimir Putin used an interview with former Fox News host Tucker Carlson to urge Washington to recognize Moscow’s interests and persuade Ukraine to sit down for talks.Putin also said that Russia stands ready to negotiate a potential prisoner exchange that would free Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich, who was detained last March

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Americans left the British crown behind centuries ago. Why are they still so fascinated by royalty?

Americans left the British crown behind centuries ago. Why are they still so fascinated by royalty?

The pomp, the glamour, the conflicts, the characters: When it comes to Britain’s royal family, Americans can’t seem to get enough. Through weddings, divorces, births, deaths, they’ve been invested in it all. That was evident this week following the announcement of King Charles III’s treatment for cancer.While, yes, the United States got its start in

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US conducts new airstrikes targeting Yemen’s Houthi rebels

US conducts new airstrikes targeting Yemen’s Houthi rebels

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The U.S. military conducted new airstrikes targeting Yemen’s Houthi rebels, officials said Friday.American forces destroyed four explosive-loaded drone boats and seven mobile anti-ship cruise missile launchers Thursday that could target vessels in the Red Sea, the U.S. military’s Central Command said.“They presented an imminent threat to U.S. Navy ships

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UN chief urges all nations to do everything possible to stop the ‘horrible’ war in Sudan

UN chief urges all nations to do everything possible to stop the ‘horrible’ war in Sudan

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The United Nations chief on Thursday urged the international community to mobilize and do everything possible to stop the war in Sudan, saying “what is happening is horrible.”Secretary-General António Guterres said there is no military solution to the conflict between forces supporting rival generals that began in mid-April 2023, and he

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AP Pictures of the Week

AP Pictures of the Week

Feb. 2-8, 2024Taylor Swift received album of the year for “Midnights,” during the 66th annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, an unmatched achievement earning her a fourth career Grammy for album of the year. Miley Cyrus delivers a spectacular performance of “Flowers,” after receiving a Grammy for best pop solo performance. Britain’s Prince William returns

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