
Military
Backed from frontlines, Ukraine soccer team tries to seal World Cup spot
Hanging in their locker room in Cardiff will be a flag sent by soldiers to inspire them to victory in the playoff final against Wales on Sunday.
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Biden says U.S. sending medium-range rocket systems to Ukraine
The rocket systems are part of a new $700 million tranche of security assistance for Ukraine from the U.S.
3 years ago
‘My heart is in Arlington’: What Memorial Day means to one Gold Star family
For many years, Vikki and Mark Pier would come during Memorial Day weekend to Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia.
3 years ago
Memorial Day in Philadelphia: 8 city landmarks that commemorate fallen heroes
These memorials around the city pay tribute to those who’ve served.
3 years ago
N.J. Gold Star Mother remembers fallen son at Memorial Day service
The names of Camden County residents who paid the ultimate sacrifice were read at a Memorial Day service.
3 years ago
Russia takes small cities, aims to widen east Ukraine battle
Russian President Vladimir Putin has insisted that European nations halt sanctions on his country and weapons shipments to Ukraine.
3 years ago
‘Relentless’: Russia squeezes Ukrainian strongholds in east
Ukraine’s foreign minister warned that without a new injection of foreign weapons, Ukrainian forces would not be able to stop Russia's advance in the Donbas.
3 years ago
Ukraine: 200 bodies found in basement in Mariupol’s ruins
Ukrainian authorities say that workers digging through rubble found 200 bodies in Mariupol, another grim discovery in the ruined port city.
3 years ago
Russia presses Donbas offensive as Polish leader visits Kyiv
Polish President Andrzej Duda has traveled to Kyiv to support Ukraine's goal of European Union membership.
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Russia’s claim of Mariupol’s capture fuels concern for POWs
The Russian Defense Ministry claimed to be taking Ukrainian soldiers into custody after announcing that its forces had removed the last holdouts.
3 years ago
Biden signs $40B for Ukraine assistance during Asia trip
Biden signed the legislation while he was traveling in Seoul, South Korea, after the bill was flown to him during his first visit to the region as president.
3 years ago
G7 countries to provide $19.8 billion in aid to Ukraine
The G7 leading economies agreed Friday to provide $19.8 billion in economic aid to Ukraine to ensure its finances do not hinder its ability to defend itself from Russia.
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Once-neutral Sweden seeks NATO membership in historic shift
Sweden on Monday decided to join neighboring Finland in seeking NATO membership, ending more than two centuries of military nonalignment in a historic shift.
3 years ago
Reversing Trump, Biden acts to deploy US troops to Somalia
President Joe Biden has signed an order to redeploy hundreds of U.S. troops to Somalia to counter the Islamic extremist rebel group al-Shabab.
3 years ago
In Ukraine and internationally, scenario darkens for Russia
Russia’s war in Ukraine is hitting new hurdles both on the battleground and internationally. Europe is moving Monday to sharpen and expand its response to Russia’s invasion.
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