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British envoy heads to Moscow to try to ease Ukraine crisis

LONDON (AP) — Britain’s top diplomat heads to Moscow on Wednesday to try to defuse tensions raised by Russia's military buildup near Ukraine, warning that an invasion would bring “massive consequences for all involved.” “Russia has a choice here. We strongly encourage them to...

New COVID wave batters Afghanistan's crumbling health care

KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — Only five hospitals in Afghanistan still offer COVID-19 treatment, with 33 others having been forced to close in recent months for lack of doctors, medicines and even heat. This comes as the economically devastated nation is hit by a steep rise in the number of...

US general says Russia turmoil could spill to Middle East

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Army general tapped to take over as top U.S. commander in the Middle East warned senators Tuesday that if Russian invades Ukraine, as many fear, it could create broader instability in the Middle East, including Syria. But he was clear that Iran remains the key threat to...

Trial for 16 in Turkey accused of spying for Israel

Sixteen people went on trial in Istanbul on Tuesday, charged with "political and military" espionage on behalf of Israel, Turkish media reports said.   The defendants, including Palestinians and Syrians, were arrested in October in an operation by Turkey's national intelligence...