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Ukraine needs more support even though Russia has fought poorly, Polish diplomat says

6:43am February 03, 2023

NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Polish Ambassador to the U.S. Marek Magierowski about Poland's support of Ukraine, and its call for more military aid in the war against Russia.

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Indian couple Utkarsh Saxena, left, and Ananya Kotia, chat inside a public park in New Delhi, India, Jan. 18, 2023. The couple, now 15 years into their relationship, is joined by three other couples who have filed a petition to India's Supreme Court that seeks the legalization of same-sex marriage.

In India, couples begin their legal battle for same-sex marriage

3:04am February 03, 2023

by The Associated Press

Couples have filed petitions to India's Supreme Court seeking the legalization of same-sex marriage. The decision could make India the second economy in Asia after Taiwan to recognize the unions.

Pentagon is tracking a spy balloon, which it suspects belongs to China, over the U.S.

6:46pm February 02, 2023

by Greg Myre

U.S. military officials say they are tracking a Chinese high altitude surveillance balloon that's been over the continental U.S. for the past couple of days.

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Pentagon spokesman Air Force Brig. Gen. Patrick Ryder speaks during a briefing on Jan. 17. On Thursday, he said a suspected Chinese spy balloon is "currently traveling at an altitude well above commercial air traffic and does not present a military or physical threat to people on the ground."

Pentagon says a suspected Chinese spy balloon has been spotted over the Western U.S.

6:07pm February 02, 2023

by The Associated Press

The balloon has been spotted over U.S. airspace for a couple days, The Pentagon decided not to shoot it down due to risks of harm for people on the ground, officials said.

Bollywood film 'Pathaan' sparks dance parties in theatres

5:38pm February 02, 2023

The new Bollywood spy thriller Pathaan is transforming movie theaters into dance clubs with its catchy theme — and it's breaking records at the box office in India and abroad.

Fans trying to see Beyoncé's U.K. Renaissance Tour are already having ticket issues

5:38pm February 02, 2023

by Chloe Veltman

Tickets for Beyoncé's Renaissance Tour, one of the hottest tours of the year, went on sale in the U.K. this morning. Fans are amped, but there also have been frustrations with the ticketing system.

U.S. says Russia is violating nuclear treaty New START

4:19pm February 02, 2023

by Michele Kelemen

The U.S. is accusing Russia of violating their final nuclear arms treaty, New START, which constrains the largest nuclear powers. Russia won't renew inspections as the U.S. aids Ukraine.

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Iryna Zhalovska and other dancers with The United Ukrainian Ballet train at The Kennedy Center. The company is performing Giselle there this week.

60 dancers who fled the war now take the stage — as The United Ukrainian Ballet

4:19pm February 02, 2023

by Elizabeth Blair

The company, based in The Hague, is currently in Washington, D.C., performing Giselle at The Kennedy Center. The Ukrainian Ambassador says the ballet corps is like a secret weapon.

A look at the London skyline visible from Tate Modern's terrace on Oct. 27, 2016.

Tate Modern's terrace is a nuisance for wealthy neighbors, top U.K. court rules

3:47pm February 02, 2023

by Emily Olson

For years, tourists have peered into multi-million-dollar apartments from the top of London's busiest art gallery. Britain's Supreme Court says that has to change.

A Labour Party supporter holds a placard during a campaign rally at Adamasingba Stadium in Ibadan, southwestern Nigeria.

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Gunmen destroy 800 ballot boxes in Nigeria, the latest in a series of attacks

1:56pm February 02, 2023

by Emmanuel Akinwotu

Insecurity is a huge issue in Nigeria, with a militant Islamist insurgency in the north east, banditry in the north west and a rise in kidnapping for cash countrywide.