Jun 1 International News To fight the opioid crisis, Canada tests decriminalizing possession In a policy shift aimed at reducing deaths from overdoses, Canada is decriminalizing the possession of small amounts of drugs in British Columbia. By Brian Mann Jun 1 International News To fight the opioid crisis, Canada tests decriminalizing possession Brian Mann
Mar 21 International News Jetliner crashes with 132 aboard in southern China, officials say A Chinese plane has crashed in rural southern China with 132 onboard in what could be the country's worst aviation disaster in two decades. By Emily Feng, NPR Mar 21 International News Jetliner crashes with 132 aboard in southern China, officials say Emily Feng, NPR
Mar 16 International News Zelenskyy calls on U.S. to ‘do more’ in virtual address to Congress Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy spoke to the U.S. Congress. His remarks come as the Russian invasion enters its third week. By NPR Washington Desk Mar 16 International News In a virtual address, President Zelenskyy calls on the U.S. to ‘do more’ NPR Washington Desk
Mar 8 International News Biden will ban imports of Russian oil because of Moscow’s war on Ukraine The ban would mark a divergence in U.S. sanctions from those of its allies and partners, most of whom rely on Russian oil and gas. By Scott Detrow, NPR Mar 8 International News Biden will ban imports of Russian oil Scott Detrow, NPR
Feb 25 International News Russia says it’s ready for talks with Ukraine The Kremlin says Russia is ready to send a delegation to Belarus for talks with Ukrainian officials. By Associated Press Feb 25 International News Russia says it's ready for talks with Ukraine Associated Press
Feb 24 International News Biden is expected to announce new sanctions as Russia attacks Ukraine The next round of sanctions could target banks and export controls, which would cut Russia off from critical technology like semiconductors. By Franco Ordoñez, NPR Feb 24 International News Biden is expected to announce new sanctions as Russia attacks Ukraine Franco Ordoñez, NPR
Feb 24 International News Russia attacks Ukraine; peace in Europe ‘shattered’ Russia has launched a wide-ranging attack on Ukraine, hitting cities and bases with airstrikes or shelling. By Yuras Karmanau, Associated Press , Jim Heintz, Associated Press , , Vladimir Isachenkov, Associated Press and Dasha Litvinova, Associated Press Feb 24 International News Russia attacks Ukraine; peace in Europe ‘shattered’ Yuras Karmanau, Associated Press, Jim Heintz, Associated Press, , Vladimir Isachenkov, Associated Press and Dasha Litvinova, Associated Press