Ukraine and the U.S. say they're ready to sign a minerals deal
The U.S. and Ukraine are expected to sign a deal to jointly invest in Ukraine's mineral, raw materials and natural resource wealth in exchange for future U.S. aid.
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The U.S. backs Israel's ban on the U.N.'s Palestinian aid agency at the World Court
The United States told the International Court of Justice Wednesday that Israel must provide aid to Gaza, but the country does not have to work with the U.N. agency for Palestinian refugees.
Private eye accused of hacking American climate activists loses U.K. extradition fight
The Justice Department has charged Amit Forlit with conspiracy to commit computer hacking, among other crimes.
With a focus on unity, Vietnam celebrates 50 years since war's end
A focus away from the past and on how the private sector can lead future economic growth underscored celebrations in the capital of the former South Vietnam.
Word of the Week: Crimea's tumultuous history shrouds the origin of its very name
At the northern end of the Black Sea, Crimea sits at the crossroads of Europe and Asia, having been at various times in its long history either coveted, conquered or controlled by various powers.
Georgian filmmaker embedded in a birth clinic for a year to make abortion drama
Dea Kulumbegashvili embedded for a year inside a maternity clinic for her new film, April, about an obstetrician in rural Georgia, as the country faces increased abortion restrictions.
Vietnamese celebrate 50th anniversary of end of the Vietnam War
People in Vietnam are celebrating the 50th anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War on Wednesday in Ho Chi Minh City, formerly known as Saigon.
Today marks the 50th anniversary of the fall of Saigon. This journalist was there
Loren Jenkins never intended to cover war, but in April 1975, he witnessed the fall of Saigon. From shredded files to hidden codes, he recalls the chaos they led up to the war's end.
Vietnam War: some families of Vietnamese MIAs are calling on the U.S. to help
Fifty years after the end of the war, Hanoi says nearly 200,000 Vietnamese soldiers are still missing. Some of their families are now calling on the U.S. to help find them.
Mark Carney won Canada's election after a campaign dominated by Trump
Canadians have chosen Mark Carney as prime minister, in what is seen as one of the most remarkable elections in decades. Much of the race has been centered on which candidate can best handle Trump.