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FBI director says the threat from China is 'more brazen' than ever before

FBI Director Christopher Wray, seen here speaking at a news conference in November, accused Beijing of stealing American ideas and innovation and launching massive hacking operations. Andrew Harnik/AP file photo hide caption

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FBI director says the threat from China is 'more brazen' than ever before

FBI Director Christopher Wray said the bureau is opening new cases to counter Chinese intelligence operations every 12 hours or so.

U.S. and Russia share tense exchange at U.N. Security Council meeting

U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Linda Thomas-Greenfield speaks at a United Nations Security Council meeting to discuss the situation between Russia and Ukraine on Monday. Spencer Platt/Getty Images hide caption

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U.S. and Russia share tense exchange at U.N. Security Council meeting

At Monday's U.N. Security Council meeting, the U.S. hoped to get an explanation from Russia of exactly what it was doing regarding Ukraine. But instead, the meeting was full of tense exchanges.

U.S. and Russia share tense exchange at U.N. Security Council meeting

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The world worries of a Russian incursion. In Donbas, Ukrainians already live with war

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly reports from Donbas region of Ukraine as its residents live under the threat of a Russian incursion and cope with eight years of tensions and fighting along the border.

The world worries of a Russian incursion. In Donbas, Ukrainians already live with war

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A bridge separates 2 realities at the frontier of Russian-occupied Ukraine

Russia is threatening to invade Ukraine. But in the eastern region of Donbas, war has been underway since Russia-backed separatists moved in and declared breakaway republics in 2014.

A bridge separates 2 realities at the frontier of Russian-occupied Ukraine

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Global culture wars: Some far right groups in the U.S. are taking a pro-Russia stance

Even as the U.S. opposes Russian aggression into Ukraine, some Americans' attitudes are softening toward Russia — particularly on the far right.

Global culture wars: Some far right groups in the U.S. are taking a pro-Russia stance

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U.S. and Russia clashed over the Ukraine crisis at the U.N. Security Council meeting

The U.N. Security Council had a contentious session on Russia's pressure campaign against Ukraine. Most council members are urging Russia to take a diplomatic path.

U.S. and Russia clashed over the Ukraine crisis at the U.N. Security Council meeting

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Europe

Boris Johnson apologizes again as investigation into his lockdown parties continues

A report into social gatherings held by the U.K. government at a time of strict lockdowns has found some of the events "difficult to justify."

Boris Johnson apologizes again as investigation into his lockdown parties continues

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Ukrainian foreign minister says global democratic order at stake in Russia standoff

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Dmytro Kuleba, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, about the global stakes of Ukraine's standoff with Russia and his call for U.S. support.

Ukrainian foreign minister says global democratic order at stake in Russia standoff

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U.N. says over 100 ex-Afghan officials have been slain since the Taliban's takeover

Newly graduated Afghan National Army personnel march during their graduation ceremony in November 2020. U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said in a report obtained by The Associated Press that more than 100 former members of the Afghan government, its security forces and those who worked with international troops have been killed since the Taliban takeover of the country. Rahmat Gul/AP hide caption

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U.N. says over 100 ex-Afghan officials have been slain since the Taliban's takeover

A new U.N. report finds that "more than two-thirds" of those who died were victims of extrajudicial killings by the Taliban or its affiliates.

Protest against COVID mandates roils Ottawa despite officials' plea for it to end

Protesters show their support for the "Freedom Convoy" of truck drivers who were making their way to Ottawa to protest COVID-19 vaccine mandates by the Canadian government Thursday. Arthur Mola/Invision/AP hide caption

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Protest against COVID mandates roils Ottawa despite officials' plea for it to end

The so-called "Freedom Convoy" was originally set up to oppose the federal government's vaccine mandate and now participants say they have no plans to leave.

From Stalin to Putin, Ukraine is still trying to break free from Moscow

A woman lights a candle in Ukraine's capital, Kyiv, in 2006 as part of a remembrance of the estimated 3 million to 5 million Ukrainians who died in a famine in 1932-33. The Ukrainians starved to death when Soviet dictator Josef Stalin forced farmers from their land and into a collectivized, state-run agricultural system. Genia Savilov /AFP via Getty Images hide caption

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From Stalin to Putin, Ukraine is still trying to break free from Moscow

Josef Stalin caused a famine when he tried to remake Ukraine's farms. Vladimir Putin is threatening to invade Ukraine — again. For a century, Ukraine has been trying to escape Moscow's grip.

From Stalin to Putin, Ukraine is still trying to break free from Moscow

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Northern Ireland marks 50 years since the Bloody Sunday killings

Families of the victims and supporters walk past a mural featuring the 14 victims holding crosses as they mark the 50th anniversary of Bloody Sunday on Sunday in Londonderry, also known as Derry, Northern Ireland. Charles McQuillan/Getty Images hide caption

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Northern Ireland marks 50 years since the Bloody Sunday killings

British soldiers shot and killed 13 people and wounded others during a 1972 civil rights protest. The shootings exacerbated the conflict in Northern Ireland, which left thousands dead over decades.

Asia

As Khmer Rouge tribunal winds down, Cambodian experts see 'small measure of justice'

The Khmer Rouge killed as many as 2 million Cambodians in the 70s. Decades later, a tribunal was set up to help find justice. 15 years later, it's ending having found just three people guilty.

As Khmer Rouge tribunal winds down, Cambodian experts see 'small measure of justice'

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U.S. officials say Russia will face pressure at the U.N. over Ukraine

U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, Linda Thomas-Greenfield speaks to reporters during a news conference at United Nations headquarters on March 1, 2021. Mary Altaffer/AP hide caption

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U.S. officials say Russia will face pressure at the U.N. over Ukraine

The U.S. ambassador to the United Nations says the U.N. Security Council will press Russia hard in a Monday session to discuss its massing of troops near Ukraine ahead of a possible invasion.