International

Evidence of Russian crimes mounts as war in Ukraine drags on
Ten months into Russia's latest invasion of Ukraine, overwhelming evidence shows the Kremlin's troops have waged total war, with disregard for international laws governing the treatment of civilians and conduct on the battlefield.
China faces bumpy road to normal as infections surge
China is on a bumpy road back to normal life as schools, shopping malls and restaurants fill up again following the abrupt end of some of the world's most severe restrictions even as hospitals are swamped with feverish, wheezing COVID-19 patients.
Divisive social media star Andrew Tate detained in Romania in human trafficking case
Andrew Tate, a U.K.-U.S. citizen who was banned from social media platforms for expressing misogynistic views and hate speech, was reportedly detained in Romania on human trafficking and rape charges.
Vatican: Benedict XVI lucid, stable, but condition 'serious'
The Vatican says Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI is lucid, conscious and stable, but his condition remains serious. That, a day after officials revealed that the 95-year-old's health had deteriorated recently.
Russia's economy is still working but sanctions are starting to have an effect
Despite unprecedented sanctions, Russia's economy is still functioning and it's still attacking Ukraine. That's led to questions about whether the sanctions are effective.
A top Ukraine official hopes for a peace summit with Russia by the end of February
Ukraine's foreign minister told the AP that his government is aiming to have a summit, preferably at the United Nations with Secretary-General António Guterres as a possible mediator.
Aid agencies are stopping work in Afghanistan after the Taliban barred women staff
Three major international aid groups on Sunday suspended work in Afghanistan following a decision by the country's Taliban rulers to ban women from working at non-governmental organizations.