The view from eastern Ukraine
The Russian Parliament handed President Vladimir Putin the power to deploy forces outside the country's borders. We talk to residents on the ground in eastern Ukraine.
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As Russian troops move into separatist regions in eastern Ukraine, President Biden gives his latest remarks on what measures the United States and its allies are planning to take.
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Kenyan U.N. ambassador compares Ukraine's plight to colonial legacy in Africa
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Canadian lawmakers extend emergency powers act for truck protests
The act allows authorities to declare certain areas as no-go zones. It also allows police to freeze truckers' personal and corporate bank accounts and compel tow truck companies to haul away vehicles.
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