In 1917, World War I plunged the world into chaos, significantly impacting Russia as it lost territory to Germany while its citizens faced starvation. This crisis led to the February Revolution, ...

Iran marks 1979 Islamic Revolution anniversary under pressure from inside and out - Iran has marked the 47th anniversary of its 1979 Islamic Revolution on Wednesday during ongoing pressure from the U.

The energy blockade imposed by the US on the island is encountering little resistance from historically friendly governments ...

On Feb. 12, 2009, a Continental airlines turboprop commuter plane crashed into a house near Buffalo, N.Y., killing 50 people, including one person in the house.

MILAN (AP) — Ilia Malinin keeps teasing fans at the Milan Cortina Olympics by submitting program plans that have the American figure skating star attempting the quad axel, a 4 1/2-revolution jump so ...

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It's unusual for a president or their staff to welcome children at the White House these days, but at least 18 babies have been born in the executive residence throughout the nation's history ...

The Russian state has forced many antiwar leftists into exile, cutting them off from ordinary Russians. But activists are well aware that change in Russia must come from within, mobilizing ordinary ...

US President Donald Trump says regime change in Iran would be “the best thing,” as the US military reportedly prepares for ...

Iran marks the 47th anniversary of its 1979 Islamic Revolution as leaders face pressure from the U.S. and anger at home.

by Gregg Goldstein Amidst all the chaos and destruction since Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine, one important ...