How Will Americans Grade Biden’s Handling Of The Crisis In Ukraine?

How Will Americans Grade Biden’s Handling Of The Crisis In Ukraine?

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine will have far more serious repercussions around the world than on US domestic politics. We at FiveThirtyEight are experts on the latter, though, so here’s a look at how the conflict might affect President Biden’s political standing. (With war breaking out only this week, it’s too early to say anything for … Read more

Chilling photos show Ukrainian kids handling guns amid Russian invasion threat

A boy handled a sniper rifle at the civil defence exercise in the city of Uzhhorod

Women and children handled a range of weapons, including assault rifles and rocket launchers, at a civil defense exercise in the city of Uzhhorod in Western Ukraine A boy handled a sniper rifle at the civil defense exercise in the city of Uzhhorod ( Image: Future Publishing via Getty Images) These chilling pictures show Ukrainian … Read more

Retired Pope Benedict seeks forgiveness over sex abuse handling, admits no wrongdoing

Retired Pope Benedict seeks forgiveness over sex abuse handling, admits no wrongdoing

Retired Pope Benedict XVI asked forgiveness Tuesday for any “grievous faults” in his handling of clergy sex abuse cases, but admitted to no personal or specific wrongdoing after an independent report criticized his actions in four cases while he was archbishop of Munich, Germany. “I have had great responsibilities in the Catholic Church. All the … Read more