Russia hits Ukraine from air, land and sea as civilians try to flee
Russian forces pummelled Ukrainian cities from the air, land and sea on Monday, with warnings they were preparing for an assault on the capital Kyiv, as terrified civilians failed for a second day to escape besieged Mariupol.
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The also-rans: South Korea's long-shot presidential candidates
From a wealthy businessman who wants to unify the Korean peninsula to a heavily indebted ex-autoworker offering socialism to the masses, South Koreans have a plethora of choices in Wednesday's presidential election.
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Stocks plunge, oil rockets, gold tops $2,000 on Ukraine fears
Equity markets plunged Monday, while oil prices soared to a near 14-year high and safe-haven gold broke $2,000 as investors grew increasingly fearful about the impact of the Ukraine war on the global economy.
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'Nightmare' of underage marriage for Moroccan girls
Nadia was just 16 when she was married off to a violent husband old enough to be her father -- an ordeal thousands of Moroccan girls face every year due to a legal loophole.
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Fernandez retains Monterrey crown as Osorio downed
Canada's Leylah Fernandez saved five match points before retaining her WTA Monterrey crown in controversial fashion with victory over Colombia's Camila Osorio on Sunday.
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Germany looks to reform Nazi-era abortion information laws
After years of controversy and criticism from gynaecologists, Germany is planning to scrap a Nazi-era law that limits information on abortion, while access to the procedure in the country remains beset by obstacles.
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Gyllenhaal's 'Lost Daughter' triumphs at indie Spirit Awards
Maggie Gyllenhaal's "The Lost Daughter," a drama about the challenges and taboos surrounding motherhood, was named the year's best indie film at the Spirit Awards on Sunday.
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In Spain, abortions legal but barriers remain
When Spanish doctor Marta Vigara was 17 weeks pregnant, her waters broke and she quickly realised the prognosis for her pregnancy was "very bad".
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Abused refugee in Greece says 'no longer afraid to speak up'
For Congolese asylum-seeker Ruth, the fact her husband beat her was something she used to keep a tightly guarded secret.
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Lacking other options, UN Security Council takes watchdog role in Ukraine war
Unable to assure global peace, the UN Security Council is consigned to a watchdog role in the Russia-Ukraine conflict, with little else to do but set more urgent sessions this week on the crisis.
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