Myanmar releases 7,102 prisoners to mark Independence day. Myanmar’s military junta regularly marks holidays with prisoner releases.
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71st annual Four Hills FIS Ski Jumping tournament
71st annual Four Hills FIS Ski Jumping tournament
Kremlin blames soldiers’ cell phones, pundits blame Russia military leaders for Ukraine strike that killed 89
The use of cell phones exposed the location of Russian troops to Ukrainian troops, prompting the weekend rocket attack that killed dozens.
Ancient ‘Green Coffin’ sarcophagus returned to Egypt after US officials ruled it was looted
A looted, ancient sarcophagus was returned to Egypt after U.S. officials determined the Houston Museum of Natural Sciences’ artifact was smuggled.
Thousands of mourners gather to pay respects to Pope Benedict XVI at St. Peter’s Basilica
Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI is lying in state at St. Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City. He passed away at the age of 95.
Russian nighttime missile attacks leave at least three dead on New Year’s Eve in Ukraine
At least three people were killed and a dozen injured on New Year’s Eve as Russia launched three consecutive nights of missile attacks on Ukraine.
Ukrainian missiles kill scores of Russian soldiers, one of deadliest strikes on Kremlin forces since war began: Updates
Scores of Russian soldiers were killed when Ukrainian missiles struck a building in the occupied Donetsk region of Ukraine on New Year’s Day. Updates.
Kyiv residents ringing in new year caught in Russian attack; Zelenskyy says Ukraine will not forgive: Updates
Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko said two schools were damaged in the latest attacks, including a kindergarten. Latest updates.
Happy New Year! 2023 celebrated around the world
From Australia to New York’s Times Square, the New Year was celebrated worldwide.
Mourners worldwide hold memorials in honor of the late Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI.
Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, a German theologian whose 2013 resignation took the world by surprise, died on Dec. 31, 2022, at 95.