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U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman (left) and Russian deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov (right) pose for pictures as they attend security talks on soaring tensions over Ukraine, at the U.S. permanent Mission, in Geneva on Jan. 10.

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Russia digs in on Ukraine never joining NATO, on a day of talks with the U.S.

3:49pm January 10, 2022

by Bill Chappell

"For us, it's absolutely mandatory to make sure that Ukraine never, never, ever becomes a member of NATO," Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov said.

U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman and Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov meet at the U.S. diplomatic mission in Geneva on Monday. The U.S., Russia and European countries are holding a series of talks this week in an attempt to reduc

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In high-stakes meeting, Russia tells U.S. it isn't planning to invade Ukraine

2:42pm January 10, 2022

In nearly eight hours of talks with U.S. officials, Russia says it's not planning to attack Ukraine, despite having an estimated 100,000 troops near the border. More talks are expected.

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Russia has been pulled into a conflict in neighboring Kazakhstan

7:58am January 10, 2022

A Russian-led force of some 2,500 troops arrived there last week, at the invitation of the president amid a wave of popular unrest.

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Pope Francis delivers the Angelus noon prayer in St.Peter's Square, at the Vatican on Sunday.

On COVID vaccinations, Pope says health care is a 'moral obligation'

7:26am January 10, 2022

by The Associated Press

Francis says individuals have a responsibility to care for themselves "and this translates into respect for the health of those around us."

News brief: Bronx fire, record COVID-19 cases, U.S.-Russia talks on Ukraine

7:01am January 10, 2022

A fire in a New York City high-rise apartment building has killed 19 people. New coronavirus cases are up to about 700,000 per day. The U.S. and Russia are holding talks Monday in Geneva.

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A Ukrainian soldier walks in a trench at the line of separation from pro-Russian rebels in the Donetsk region of Ukraine on Sunday.

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Neither side is optimistic ahead of U.S.-Russia talks over Ukraine

7:46pm January 09, 2022

by Matthew S. Schwartz

The U.S. and its European allies want Russia to reduce troop buildup along the Ukraine border. Russia wants U.S. troops out of Eastern Europe. Both sides say those demands are non-starters.

The burned-out administrative building in Almaty, Kazakhstan's largest city, can be seen Friday. The country's president has rejected calls for talks with protesters after days of unprecedented unrest and vowed to destroy "armed bandits."

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There's chaos in Kazakhstan. Here's what you need to know

2:09pm January 08, 2022

by Scott Neuman

A New Year's Day doubling of gas prices sent shock waves through the country, sparking deadly unrest that has engulfed the Central Asian nation. But the origins of discontent run much deeper.

How Bosnia's Dodik went from a moderate reformist to genocide-denying secessionist

6:55am January 08, 2022

by The Associated Press

Bosnian Serb leader responds to new U.S. sanctions saying the days when the U.S. and other Western democracies "modeled Bosnia to their taste" are long gone.

In Spain, the Wise Men are Kings

5:40pm January 06, 2022

by Miguel Macias

For Christians, Wednesday night marked the Epiphany: the 12th day of Christmas, when the Wise Men or Three Kings bring presents to Jesus in Bethlehem. In Spain, it's a holiday not to be missed.

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U.S. and Germany touch base before meeting with Russia about Ukraine tensions

5:07pm January 05, 2022

by Michele Kelemen

With Russian troops massed on the Ukrainian border, Secretary of State Antony Blinken and his German counterpart huddle before next week's meetings with Russian officials aimed at defusing the crisis.