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UK ready to put troops in Ukraine to support Russia peace deal, PM says

Monday, February 17 by ABC News

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer called on European nations to "step up" to help secure a lasting peace in Ukraine, committing for the first time to deploying British soldiers to the country to support any deal agreed with Russia."We are facing a once-in-a-generation moment... Read More.

Pope Francis showing some improvement amid hospitalization for bronchitis, Vatican says

Saturday, February 15 by ABC News

(ROME) -- Pope Francis is showing "some" improvement in his lab tests as the pontiff remains hospitalized with a respiratory tract infection, the Vatican said Saturday.The pope "rested all night" and he has no fever, the Vatican said in a statement. His treatment has... Read More.

Vance, Zelenskyy meet on ending Russia-Ukraine war as administration sends mixed messages

Friday, February 14 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Vice President JD Vance and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met on Friday on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference to discuss how to bring an end to the Russia-Ukraine war."We had a number of fruitful conversations, a number of things... Read More.

Trumps threats to pull aid if Egypt, Jordan dont accept Palestinians could lead to new alliances, experts say

Friday, February 14 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Despite President Donald Trump's push for the forcible displacement of Palestinians from Gaza -- a move that, if carried out, would be a violation of international law that some experts and U.S. allies have called ethnic cleansing -- he is facing significant... Read More.

Pope hospitalized for necessary tests as bronchitis treatment continues

Friday, February 14 by ABC News

(LONDON and ROME) -- Pope Francis is being admitted to hospital on Friday for “necessary tests” and to continue his ongoing bronchitis treatment, the Vatican said.“This morning, at the end of the audiences, Pope Francis will be admitted to the Agostino Gemelli Polyclinic for... Read More.