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Vladimir Putin has backed the evacuation of civilians from parts of Kherson region, as Ukrainian forces advancing in the south close in on a key city.

By Jonathan Landay and Tom Balmforth FRONTLINE WEST OF KHERSON, Ukraine/KYIV (Reuters) – Russian President Vladimir Putin publicly endorsed the evacuation of civilians from parts of Ukraine’s southern Kherson region on Friday, the latest sign of Russia’s retreat in one

North Korea fired four short-range ballistic missiles off its west coast as the U.S. and South Korea wrapped up joint air drills that were extended in response to Pyongyang’s provocations.

From arming Ukraine with drones to expanding trade with Russia, the Turkish leader is playing a pivotal role in the Black Sea region as the war progresses.

At the heart of the Ukraine grain export deal is a complex inspection process involving Turkey and the U.N. NPR recently joined a team of inspectors aboard a ship carrying grain in the Marmara sea. (Image credit: Danielle Villasana for

As the midterms come to a close, the establishment politics of the two most recent Democratic presidents will meet the disruptive force of the last Republican one, with control of Congress at stake.

For Carolyn Broe and her family, the 2022 midterms have unfolded the way they have for countless others: with great bitterness and turbulence.

At a private school 20 years ago, the future Florida governor was a popular history teacher and coach. But some students were taken aback by his comments on the Civil War and abortion.

A rally on Saturday in Philadelphia will be their first joint campaign appearance since President Biden took office, adding a twist to the relationship of what has always been a political odd couple.

Ten readers share their stories about the strain today’s politics has put on their family and personal relationships.