Photos: Russian attacks leave catastrophic scenes, as many flee or are displaced
Ukraine has launched an investigation into war crimes officials believe have been committed by Russian forces during the course of the invasion.
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Hundreds rally in support of Ukraine in NC capital
On Sunday, more than 300 people gathered at the state capitol in Raleigh for the "Stand with Ukraine rally." There were speeches by elected officials and others, traditional music performances, lot
Russia's war with Ukraine is devastating for Ukraine's war on TB
The country has a high rate of tuberculosis. They'd been making progress but then came the pandemic ... and now the war. Doctors worryi about increased spread of this contagious and deadly disease.
Russia's strike on Ukraine maternity hospital is part of a terrible wartime tradition
The attack on the facility in Mariupol reflects an unfortunate trend in wars in Syria, Ethiopia and other countries. The impact on health care in the short-term and the long run is beyond devastating.
Winston-Salem YMCA has ties to Ukraine and is offering support
The YMCA of Northwest North Carolina has a decades-long connection with YMCA Ukraine. The ongoing refugee crisis there is being aided 5,000 miles away here in the Piedmont Triad.
The humble bravery of a young neurologist from Kyiv
Aleksandra Shchebet fled Kyiv when the bombing began, found refuge in the Ukrainian city of Lutsk — and decided to stay and help her country in any way she could.
The mayor of Melitopol, Ukraine, has been abducted, officials say
Mayor Ivan Fedorov was abducted on Friday, according to Ukrainian officials. He was reportedly seized by approximately 10 people while in the city center, and they put a plastic bag over his head.
Opinion: Numb From Afghanistan's Losses
Host Scott Simon shares the reaction of Zalmai Yawar, an Afghan who first served as a translator for NPR 20 years ago, to the country's return to Taliban control. Yawar now lives in the U.S.
Our Film Critic Explores Why The Harrowing Afghanistan Images May Feel Familiar
Bob Mondello reflects on the portrayal and the despair of Afghanistan's story, as shown on film for decades — in The Man Who Would Be King, Rambo III, Charlie Wilson's War, Zero Dark Thirty and more.
Biden's Choices In Afghanistan Were Complicated. So Is The Fallout He Faces
The simple question of whether the U.S. should stay or go was not simple at all. Now Biden's determination to leave Afghanistan has resulted in a bigger mess than he bargained for.