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Russian troops continue push into east and south Ukraine

Russian forces in Ukraine continue their offensive in the east and south of the country. Meanwhile, Ukrainian forces have been training to use the weapons that the U.S. and NATO are sending their way.

Russian troops continue push into east and south Ukraine

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British lawmaker Neil Parish resigning after watching porn in the House of Commons

Conservative member of Parliament Neil Parish speaks at a business breakfast on June 1, 2016. He says he will resign after admitting that he watched porn in the House of Commons. Matt Cardy/Getty Images hide caption

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Politics

British lawmaker Neil Parish resigning after watching porn in the House of Commons

The member of Parliament says he watched pornography twice in the House of Commons in a "moment of madness." The Conservative Party suspended him Friday over the allegations.

Rape has reportedly become a weapon in Ukraine. Finding justice may be difficult

A woman representing a rape victim leads protesters in Berlin demonstrating in an April 16 march against Russian military aggression in the ongoing wars in Ukraine and Syria. Adam Berry/Getty Images hide caption

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Ukraine invasion — explained

Rape has reportedly become a weapon in Ukraine. Finding justice may be difficult

Widespread allegations of rape at the hands of Russian soldiers have been coming out of Ukraine. Experts say rape in conflict is often used to pursue strategic aims.

Perspective

Outspoken Putin critic Garry Kasparov says Ukraine is just Putin's first stop

Scott Simon speaks with former chess champion and Russian President Vladimir Putin's outspoken critic, Garry Kasparov, about the conflict in Ukraine after an event at Goucher College in Maryland.

Outspoken Putin critic Garry Kasparov says Ukraine is just Putin's first stop

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After three months of conflict, the Ukrainian city of Mariupol is devastated

Heavy fighting continues in the north and south of Ukraine. The U.N. Secretary General was in Kyiv this week to try to set up evacuation routes from the besieged city of Mariupol.

After three months of conflict, the Ukrainian city of Mariupol is devastated

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A former U.S. Marine was killed fighting in Ukraine, his family says

Willy Cancel in a photo from his Facebook profile. When a military contracting company was searching for individuals willing travel to Ukraine, he stepped up to take on the fight. Facebook/Willy Cancel hide caption

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Ukraine invasion — explained

A former U.S. Marine was killed fighting in Ukraine, his family says

An American citizen was killed while fighting alongside the Ukrainian military, according to his family. He is believed to be the first American to be killed while fighting in the war in Ukraine.

World

U.S. supports efforts to prosecute Russians for alleged war crimes, including at ICC

The U.S. is eager for the International Criminal Court to prosecute allegations of Russian war crimes in Ukraine. But it's not a member of the court itself.

U.S. supports efforts to prosecute Russians for alleged war crimes, including at ICC

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Russia sharpens warnings as the U.S. and Europe send more weapons to Ukraine

In this image taken from footage provided by the Ukrainian Defense Ministry Press Service, Ukrainian soldiers use a launcher with U.S. Javelin missiles during military exercises in the eastern Donetsk region of Ukraine, on Jan. 12. The U.S. and NATO allies have been ramping up military aid to help Ukraine fend off Russian forces. Ukrainian Defense Ministry Press Service via AP hide caption

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Ukraine invasion — explained

Russia sharpens warnings as the U.S. and Europe send more weapons to Ukraine

Russian criticism of Western military aid to Ukraine is not new. But recent rhetoric reflects efforts to build public consensus for the need of a protracted — if not existential — war with the West.

Why Russia's rocket attack on Kyiv is seen as an insult to the U.N.

U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres walks with security personnel as his visits Borodyanka, a town outside Kyiv, Ukraine, that was devastated by a Russian attack and occupation on Thursday. Russia sent a deadly attack into Kyiv as Guterres visited. Sergei Supinsky/AFP via Getty Images hide caption

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Ukraine invasion — explained

Why Russia's rocket attack on Kyiv is seen as an insult to the U.N.

"It is a war zone, but it is shocking that it happened close to us," Saviano Abreu, a spokesman for the U.N.'s humanitarian office, was quoted as saying. The attack killed one person: a journalist.

Nicola Sturgeon: How can small countries have a global impact?
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TED Radio Hour

Nicola Sturgeon: How can small countries have a global impact?

Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon shares ideas on leading Scotland, from her approach to climate change and wellness, to the challenges she's faced as a female leader.

Nicola Sturgeon: How can small countries have a global impact?

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With an increase in funds to Ukraine, the U.S. aims to help it hold off Russia

The White House sent a $33 billion request to Congress for Ukraine. NPR's A Martinez talks to deputy national security adviser Jonathan Finer about the largest single funding proposal for the war.

With an increase in funds to Ukraine, the U.S. aims to help it hold off Russia

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