WHO says COVID-19 boosters are needed, reversing previous guidance

An expert group convened by the World Health Organization said it “strongly supports urgent and broad access” to coronavirus vaccines, including booster doses.

Russia-Ukraine war: What to know as violence stops planned civilian evacuations

Russian and Ukrainian delegations resumed talks on Monday following failed attempts to begin evacuating civilians from besieged Ukrainian cities, including the port city of Mariupol.

Global COVID death toll tops 6 million for pandemic now in 3rd year

The milestone is a tragic reminder about the pandemic's deadliness even as masks are dropping, travel is resuming and businesses are reopening around the globe.

Russia-Ukraine war: Cease-fire attempt fails amid more shelling

What looked like a breakthrough cease-fire to evacuate residents from two cities in Ukraine quickly is not holding, according to Ukrainian officials.

Mastercard, Visa suspend operations in Russia amid Ukraine invasion

Mastercard said cards issued by Russian banks will no longer be supported by its network and any card issued outside the country will not work at Russian stores or ATMs.

Russia blocks Twitter, Facebook access, expanding media crackdown

Russian President Vladimir Putin has intensified a crackdown on media outlets and individuals who fail to hew to the Kremlin line on the war in Ukraine.

Piano man plays music as Ukrainian refugees arrive in Poland

Ukrainian refugees fleeing to Medyka, Poland, were greeted with live music, as a man played the piano near the border crossing on March 4.

FedEx, UPS halting shipments to Russia and Ukraine amid conflict

FedEx and UPS have both temporarily stopped all shipments to and from Ukraine, as well as deliveries to destinations in Russia.

UN security council to hold emergency meeting amid Ukraine crisis

A long-feared Russian invasion of Ukraine appears to be imminent, if not already underway, with Russian President Vladimir Putin ordering forces into separatist regions of eastern Ukraine.

Mexican beach resort shooting leaves 2 people dead, 1 injured, officials say

Two men were killed and a third was injured Saturday night after members of suspected rival drug cartels opened fire at a popular Mexican beach resort, officials say. 

Biden says US has not verified Russia's claim of troop withdrawal from Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin didn’t commit to a full pullback of troops near Ukraine, saying Russia’s next moves in the standoff will depend on how the situation evolves.

Video captures flock of birds suddenly falling from the sky in Mexico

A flock of yellow-headed blackbirds suddenly dropped from the sky on a street in Mexico, but the reason behind the mysterious fall remains unclear.

US suspension of avocado imports part of conspiracy, Mexican president says

The president put forward the conspiracy theory after the U.S. suspended imports of Mexican avocados on the eve of the Super Bowl following a threat against a U.S. plant safety inspector in Mexico.

Beijing punishes traders in Olympics mascot dolls souvenir scam

Police are punishing traders for cashing in by reselling scarce dolls of Olympics mascot Bing Dwen Dwen at up to 10 times retail price.