Archives for March 2023

Belarusian officials said a Russian proposal to deploy nuclear weapons in their country would not violate international agreements such as the Non-Proliferation Treaty. … [Read more...] about Belarus says Russian plan to deploy nukes within its borders not against international law

Russia Tuesday test-fired two anti-ship missiles in the Sea of Japan, days after Japan's prime minister visited Ukraine and the same day that a U.S. aircraft carrier docked in South Korea as part of joint training drills. … [Read more...] about Russia fires missiles in Sea of Japan as U.S., South Korean forces drill

Russian troops are making only "marginal progress" in efforts to encircle the town of Avdiivka in Ukraine's disputed Donetsk region while taking heavy losses, including the destruction of several armored vehicles, UK officials said Tuesday. … [Read more...] about U.K. officials: Russia taking heavy losses with minor gains in latest Donetsk fighting

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy presented on Tuesday a set of broad goals that would need to be met in exchange for raising the debt limit. … [Read more...] about Kevin McCarthy outlines broad goals for debt limit talks with Biden

More Americans say their participation in worship services has declined since the COVID-19 pandemic than say it has increased, according to a new Pew Research study. … [Read more...] about More Americans stopped in-person worship than increased attendance during pandemic, Pew says