Putin: 'No Regrets' Over Crimea Annexation
In a new documentary titled The President, the Russian leader says seizing Crimea from Ukraine righted a historical wrong.
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Eliud Kipchoge Edges Out Fellow Kenyans To Win London Marathon
In his first win of the iconic long-distance race, Kipchoge clocked 2:04:47. Wilson Kipsang, who won last year, placed second and world-record holder Dennis Kimetto was third.
U.K. Candidates Stumble Just Days Before General Election
The U.K. will vote in a general election on May 7. The BBC's Jonny Dymond has spent the last month covering a contest notable for, he says, closeness and dullness in equal measure — until now.
Number Of The Week: Migrants En Route To Europe
For this Number of the Week, FiveThirtyEight.com's Mona Chalabi looks into the story of migrants trying to get to Europe — how many attempt the crossing, where they cross, how much it costs and more.
'Save Us, Save Us': A Poem For The Migrants Lost At Sea
We asked poet Craig Morgan Teicher to find a poem to illuminate a recent news event. He says the capsized boat in the Mediterranean Sea made him think of Derek Mahon's "A Disused Shed in Co. Wexford."
Migrants Fleeing Violence Dock At Sicilian Port Of Augusta
A ship carrying nearly 450 migrants docked at the Italian port of Augusta Wednesday. The International Organization for Migration says many migrants are families fleeing the conflict in Syria.
Merchant Ships Called On To Aid Migrants In Mediterranean Feel The Strain
Commercial ships have rescued tens of thousands of migrants trying to cross by boat to Europe from Africa and the Middle East. But the vessels and their crews aren't equipped to handle these missions.
Alleged Skipper Of Migrant Boat Appears In Italian Court
The 27-year-old man faces homicide and human trafficking charges. He says he was only a passenger, but survivors from the disaster that killed at least 700 are likely to testify that he was captain.
Armenians Mark A Century Since World War I Massacre
Presidents Vladimir Putin of Russia and Francois Hollande of France were among those who attended a ceremony in the Armenian capital. German lawmakers vote to call the event "genocide."
Europe Grapples With How To Deal With Influx Of Migrants
Thousands cross the Mediterranean hoping to escape civil instability or economic hardship. Renee Montagne talks to Joel Millman of the International Organization for Migration about Europe's response.