Novak Djokovic could play in France under latest COVID-19 vaccine rules

Top-ranked player Novak Djokovic could be allowed to defend his French Open title under the latest COVID-19 rules adopted Monday by the French government, even if he is still not vaccinated when the clay-court Grand Slam starts in May.

Ukraine-Russia conflict: Pentagon places 8,500 troops on standby

The Pentagon says that Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has put about 8,500 troops on heightened alert, so they will be prepared to deploy if needed to reassure NATO allies in the face of ongoing Russian aggression on the border of Ukraine.

Snow blankets Athens, Greek islands and Turkey’s Istanbul

Heavy snowfall disrupted air traffic Monday in the Greek capital of Athens and neighboring Turkey’s largest city of Istanbul, while several Aegean islands and much of Turkey were blanketed by snow.

Russian invasion of Ukraine concerns soaring, here’s what’s happening

Tensions are soaring between Russia, Ukraine and the West. Here’s an overview of what’s happening in the region, and how it could impact the U.S.

Dead man taken to post office to collect pension

The body of a dead man was allegedly brought to a post office in an attempt to collect his pension.

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange granted appeal in UK to fight extradition to US

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange’s battle to avoid extradition to the U.S. will go to Britain’s Supreme Court after he was granted the right to appeal a lower court ruling.

UAE: 2 ballistic missiles intercepted over Abu Dhabi

The United Arab Emirates intercepted two ballistic missiles fired by Yemen's Houthi rebels over the skies of Abu Dhabi early Monday, authorities said.

U.S. embassy families in Ukraine ordered to leave country as war fears mount

The State Department is ordering the families of all American personnel at the U.S. Embassy in Kyiv to leave the country and allowing non-essential staff to leave Ukraine amid heightened fears of a Russian invasion.

Russia denies British claim of trying to replace Ukraine leader

Russia has denied a British claim that it's seeking to replace Ukraine’s government with a pro-Moscow administration.

Family of 4 freezes to death north of Minnesota border, man charged with smuggling

A man is accused of human smuggling after federal prosecutors say he was waiting to pick Indian nationals walking across Minnesota's border with Canada in subzero temperatures -- including a family of four who died in the freezing temps.

Meet the US soldiers aiming for Olympic gold in the 2022 Winter Games

They’re already serving their country in the Army. Now, four U.S. soldiers will also be representing their country at the Winter Olympics.

COVID-19: Europe considers new strategy of accepting the virus

The idea to deal with COVID-19 in Europe is to move from crisis mode to control mode, approaching the virus in much the same way countries deal with flu or measles.

Skier charged with manslaughter after killing 5-year-old in crash

A man faces manslaughter charges in connection with a high-speed crash on a ski slope that left a 5-year-old girl dead.