Dec. 23: This article was updated with a statement from the attorney general. WASHINGTON — Congress gave final approval on Thursday to a bill to
Month: December 2022
What Are JDAMs? And What Will They Do For Ukraine?
An American weapon first dropped by stealth bombers over Kosovo in 1999 and then during combat in the post-9/11 wars will soon be used by
Threat of Invasion From Belarus Low, Says Ukraine Spy Chief
KYIV, Ukraine — The director of Ukraine’s military intelligence agency said on Friday that Russia was trying to convince Ukraine to divert soldiers from the
The Premier League Is Back, With Quite an Act to Follow
Eight days after a World Cup, that is probably best described as a tricky sell. No other tournament, not even the Champions League, can offer
At German Christmas Markets, Smiles Shine Bright but Budgets Are Tight
NUREMBERG, Germany — Nativity scenes carved of wood, ornaments, candles, children’s toys, gingerbread cookies in myriad shapes, sausages and mulled wine sipped in painted glass
At France’s Oldest Christmas Market, Energy Crisis Dims Festive Spirits
STRASBOURG, France — The noon church bell had just chimed on Strasbourg’s vast Christmas market, briefly drowning out the sound of carols from speakers, and
Germany Arrests a Suspected Russian Spy Inside Its Intelligence Agency
BERLIN — A member of Germany’s Federal Intelligence Service has been arrested on suspicion of spying for Russia and is being charged with treason, national
Lukashenko Speaks on Belarus’s Military Moves and Ukraine War
President Aleksandr G. Lukashenko of Belarus, Russia’s closest ally, tried on Thursday to defuse suspicions in neighboring Ukraine that recent military moves inside his country
‘Die Hard’ Comes to the Christmas Stage in London
LONDON — Every year in the run-up to Christmas, Richard Marsh wraps presents while watching “Die Hard,” the 1980s action movie in which Bruce Willis,
Biden and Zelensky Present a United Front Against Russia
“I agree!” Mr. Zelensky responded quickly in English, prompting laughter from the audience. The visit to the White House comes as both sides gird for