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Biden signals a tougher stance against Russia. Will it deter Putin from invading Ukraine?
U.S. President Joe Biden's move to put 8,500 troops on "heightened alert" for a potential deployment to Europe, along with a $200-million shipment of weapons to Ukraine, suggests he wants to signal he is taking a more aggressive approach toward Russia and the looming threat of a Ukraine invasion.
UN chief pleads for nations to pave way for humanitarian aid to reach Afghanistan
Afghanistan is "hanging by a thread," United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres told the UN Security Council on Wednesday, calling for countries to authorize all transactions needed to carry out humanitarian activities in the Taliban-ruled state.
How Russia's pipeline politics could split the alliance around Ukraine
Germany's upcoming decision on whether to certify the controversial Russian-owned Nord Stream 2 pipeline is rapidly emerging as a key element in high-stakes diplomatic efforts to dissuade Moscow from invading Ukraine.
U.S., NATO offer no concessions in response to Russian demands on Ukraine
The Biden administration and NATO told Russia on Wednesday there will be no U.S. or NATO concessions on Moscow's main demands to resolve the crisis over Ukraine, and top U.S. officials again warned that any Russian invasion of the Eastern European country would be met with massive consequences.
Boston hospital denies heart transplant to patient not vaccinated against COVID-19
A Boston hospital is defending itself after a man's family claimed he was denied a new heart for refusing to be vaccinated against COVID-19, saying most transplant programs around the country set similar requirements to improve patients' chances of survival.
