Many fleeing Ukraine were still rebuilding their lives after the 2014 Russian assault
A Ukrainian family fled their home and now are stuck on the Ukrainian side of the border with Poland in an endless line.
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Why Ukrainians are being treated differently than refugees from other countries
As neighboring countries let in Ukrainian refugees, Africans living and studying in Ukraine say they're facing discrimination at border crossings. Media coverage of the invasion is part of the reason.
UN diplomats spoke out against Moscow in emergency meeting
Diplomats at the United Nations are calling for peace. They held an emergency meeting after Russia blocked a security council resolution calling on Russia to withdraw.
Samantha Power on meeting with refugees crossing out of Ukraine
NPR's Sacha Pfeiffer talks with Samantha Power of the United States Agency for International Development about the humanitarian and refugee crisis resulting from the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Physical evidence indicates that the coronavirus emerged at Wuhan seafood market
Scientists have solid, physical evidence indicating the COVID pandemic began at a seafood market in Wuhan, China. Data suggest the virus jumped from an animal at the market into people at least twice.
In an effort to choke Russian economy, new sanctions target Russia's central bank
The U.S. and its allies are taking additional steps to squeeze the Russian economy in response to the invasion of Ukraine. Russia's currency has fallen, which will mean higher prices for Russians.
Ukraine wants to join the EU. Here's how that would work
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has applied for Ukraine to join the European Union, after appealing to its leaders for immediate entry. Gaining membership is a complex process.
Toyota stops production in Japan after a cyberattack hits one of its suppliers
The suspected attack forced Toyota, one of the world's largest auto manufacturers, to suspend operations at 14 of its Japanese plants on Tuesday, impacting the production of about 13,000 vehicles.
Some Russian performing artists are speaking out against Putin
A number of Russian stars from the performing arts world are using their voices and international platforms to denounce the invasion of Ukraine and speak up against Russian President Vladimir Putin.
What you need to know ahead of Biden's first State of the Union address
Top issues to expect in President Biden's address are his response to concerns about rising inflation and fatigue about the pandemic as well as steps taken to threaten Russia's financial stability.