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Latest Developments in Ukraine: Dec. 13

Full developments of the conflict between Russia and Ukraine

Putin Cancels Annual Year-End News Conference

Event has been a staple in the Russian president's calendar and given him a chance to answer questions from both domestic and foreign journalists

France to Offer Free Condoms for Those 25 and Younger

The new measure, to become effective January 1, comes as the rate of sexually transmitted diseases and inflation are both on the rise in the country

Britain Experiences Unseasonal Weather  

At least three children die after falling into icy lake 

Founder of TechLit Africa Is CNN's Hero of the Year

The non-profit teaches computer skills to school children in rural Kenya

Peru's New President Calls for Early Elections

Boluarte proposes moving elections forward 2 years to 2024

G7 Pledges to Rebuild Ukraine 

Group of Seven deplore Putin's war crimes, promise significant aid to Ukraine 

Iran Executes Second Man Linked to Protests

Activists say a dozen people have been sentenced to death for nationwide protests

UN: 11,000 Children Killed or Injured in Yemen Conflict

Eight years of fighting has left country with humanitarian crisis

Latest Developments in Ukraine: Dec. 12

Full developments of the conflict between Russia and Ukraine

Ukraine, Russia Launch New Attacks on Each Other’s Strongholds  

Russia’s Putin determined to conquer parts of Ukraine, says German Chancellor Olaf Scholz  

3 Killed in Island of Jersey Blast

12 people are missing

Latest Developments in Ukraine: Dec. 11

Full developments of the conflict between Russia and Ukraine

Ukraine Targets Russian-Occupied Melitopol with Missiles 

Putin determined to conquer parts of Ukraine, says German Chancellor Olaf Scholz

WHO: Trial Sudan Ebolavirus Vaccine Marks Historical Milestone

Trial vaccine arrived 79 days after outbreak was declared

Saturday Is Human Rights Day

This year the U.N. is embarking on a yearlong campaign to promote and recognize the declaration, which the international body says is 'a global blueprint for international, national, and local laws and policies'

Iran One of Russia’s Top Military Backers, UK Says

Financial Times, Time magazine, name Zelenskyy ‘Person of the Year'

China Braces for Another COVID Wave

Latest Developments in Ukraine: Dec. 10

Full developments of the conflict between Russia and Ukraine

 Iran Government Vows to Execute More Protesters

Western nations add sanctions after Thursday’s execution of protester by hanging