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Emergency workers near the frontline in eastern Ukraine are having to work in dangerous conditions amid heavy Russian shelling. (Oct

As Russian airstrikes cut water and power and expanded its campaign to drive Ukraine into the cold and dark, the

A Russian warplane has crashed into a residential area in the port city of Yeysk after suffering engine failure. At

Ukraine's nuclear operator said Russian shelling cut power again to the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant. (Oct 18) AP

The death toll from floods in Nigeria this year has increased to 603 as local authorities race to get relief

Friends and family of a 45-year-old Ukrainian army Colonel gathered on Tuesday to pay their last respects to the father

Waves of explosive-laden suicide drones struck Kyiv on Monday, setting buildings ablaze and sending people scurrying to shelters. (Oct 17)

Explosive-laden suicide drones struck Ukraine's capital as families were preparing to start their week early Monday. (Oct 17) AP

More than 700 Italian soldiers and military personnel have been deployed to Bulgaria's Novo Selo military range to take part

The U.S. said Monday it is preparing a U.N. resolution that would authorize "an international assistance mission" to help improve