India condemned conflict-related sexual violence at the UN Security Council, labelling it as a tool of war and oppression.

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Ukraine's long-range strikes on Russian refineries combine military and economic pressure in ways previous shocks did not.

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The relatives of the 80-year-old bishop emeritus are “desperate and distressed” because “he has not been brought home.” ...

The Founding Fathers declared independence from despotism 250 years ago. Today we’re fighting against similar abuses of power from a wannabe king. Delegates from across the original 13 colonies signed ...