Ukraine news from March 17: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken says war crimes have been committed in Ukraine.

Russia-Ukraine news from March 10: Kyiv’s mayor says nearly two million people have left the capital since invasion.

Ukriane-Russia crisis news from February 21: Russian president says troops to ‘maintain peace’ in Donetsk and Luhansk.

Two leaders agree in phone call on both carrot and stick in response to Russian military buildup, White House says.

COVID news from January 11: UN health agency calls for new vaccines that better protect amid emerging variants.

Support for Palestine was on avid display throughout the Arab Cup 2021, especially by Algeria’s team and fans.

Brazil reports first two Omicron cases as WHO chief says blanket travel restrictions are ‘not evidence-based’.

Hundreds of Afghans crowd Kabul airport after Taliban enters city and seizes control of presidential palace.

Authorities in race to contain outbreak amid mistrust within communities over virus resurgence, response efforts.