Deb Hardy

Where Ukraine’s sunflowers once sprouted, fears now grow

by ROBERT BURNS Associated Press January 22, 2022January 22, 2022

Twenty-six years ago, Ukraine gave up its inherited nuclear weapons. That hopeful moment has given way to fears of renewed conflict and a new cold war.

Nation & World

Berlusconi drops bid to be elected as Italy’s president

by FRANCES D'EMILIO Associated Press January 22, 2022January 22, 2022

Former premier Silvio Berlusconi has bowed out of Italy’s presidential election set for next week.

Nation & World

‘Lethal’ U.S. military aid begins arriving in Ukraine

by John Harney Bloomberg January 22, 2022January 22, 2022

Putin has said he has no plans to invade Ukraine, despite a build-up of troops on Russia’s border with Ukraine.

Nation & World

Stray bullet kills English astrophysicist visiting Atlanta

by Associated Press January 22, 2022January 22, 2022

The 31-year-old was 3 days into a 3-month stay with his girlfriend when the bullet that killed him pierced her apartment wall.

Nation & World, Religion and Values

Jewish leaders, backers defiant a week after hostage siege

by PETER SMITH Associated Press January 22, 2022January 22, 2022

Rabbis, public officials and others made statements of defiance against antisemitism at Sabbath services a week after last weekend’s hostage siege at a Texas synagogue.

Nation & World

China’s success taming COVID-19 could make exit strategy harder

by ANIRUDDHA GHOSAL and HUIZHONG WU Associated Press January 22, 2022January 22, 2022

Its ‘zero-tolerance’ policies mean that most people in China have never been exposed to the virus, setting them up for a surge should restrictions be relaxed.