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WHO calls for mental health, trauma care and rehabilitation in Ukraine as war with Russia hits 3rd year

Monday, February 24 by ABC News

(LONDON) -- The World Health Organization warned Monday that the Ukrainian health care system is facing "unprecedented challenges" as the country marks the third year of defending against Russia's invasion.Ukrainians have suffered a decline in physical and mental health with a need for... Read More.

Pope Francis condition shows slight improvement: Vatican

Monday, February 24 by ABC News

(ROME and LONDON) -- Pope Francis' "critical clinical condition" has shown a "slight improvement," the Vatican said on Monday, as the 88-year-old pontiff remains hospitalized following a pneumonia diagnosis."In view of the complexity of the clinical picture, the doctors are still cautious about the... Read More.

Russia, Ukraine exchange major drone attacks on invasion anniversary

Monday, February 24 by ABC News

(LONDON) -- Russia launched 185 attack drones into Ukraine in an overnight attack coinciding with the third anniversary of Moscow's full-scale invasion of its neighbor, as allied leaders gathered in Kyiv to express their solidarity with Ukraine.Ukraine's air force said it tracked 185 Shahed... Read More.

Germany to move toward independence from US, new leader says

Monday, February 24 by ABC News

(LONDON) -- Before the final votes in Germany's election were even counted, Friedrich Merz, the leader of the center-right Christian Democratic Union party, who is set to become the next chancellor, promised a major shift in relations with the U.S.In a post-election debate, he... Read More.

Pope Francis resting after 10th night in hospital, Vatican says

Monday, February 24 by ABC News

(ROME and LONDON) -- Pope Francis is "resting" on Monday morning after spending his 10th night in the hospital, the Vatican press office said."The night passed well, the Pope slept and is resting," the office said in a short statement.Francis has been eating normally,... Read More.

Zelenskyy proud of Ukraine as country marks 3rd anniversary of Russias war

Monday, February 24 by ABC News

(LONDON) -- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed his gratitude for the "absolute heroism" of Ukrainians over three years defending against Russia's invasion, of which Monday marked the third anniversary."Three years of resistance," Zelenskyy wrote in a statement on social media. "Three years of gratitude.... Read More.

Trump-Putin pressure puts Zelenskyy in focus on Russia war anniversary, insiders say

Monday, February 24 by ABC News

(LONDON) -- President Volodymyr Zelenskyy declared martial law early on Feb. 24, 2022, under Kyiv skies still tinged black by the smoke from Russian missile strikes.Three years later, the ravaged nation is still living under the extraordinary powers granted to the government in order to... Read More.

Pope Francis rested overnight in hospital, Vatican says in short update

Sunday, February 23 by ABC News

ROME and LONDON -- Pope Francis rested overnight in the hospital, the Vatican said on Sunday."The night passed peacefully. The Pope rested," the Holy See said in a short statement.The 88-year-old pontiff underwent another round of clinical tests on Sunday morning, Vatican sources told... Read More.

Hamas releases all 6 hostages as planned in latest exchange

Saturday, February 22 by ABC News

(LONDON) -- Hamas released six living hostages on Saturday in separate locations of the Gaza Strip -- including the city of Rafah in the south and the Nuseirat refugee camp in the center of the enclave.Stages were set up in each location on Saturday... Read More.

Pope not fully recovered, condition not life-threatening, doctors say

Friday, February 21 by ABC News

(LONDON) -- Pope Francis has not yet fully recovered from illness, but he is not in danger of losing his life, doctors from Gemelli Hospital said during a press conference on Friday.Pope Francis was hospitalized with a respiratory tract infection and now has... Read More.

WHO calls for mental health, trauma care and rehabilitation in Ukraine as war with Russia hits 3rd year

Pope Francis condition shows slight improvement: Vatican

Russia, Ukraine exchange major drone attacks on invasion anniversary

Germany to move toward independence from US, new leader says

Pope Francis resting after 10th night in hospital, Vatican says

Zelenskyy proud of Ukraine as country marks 3rd anniversary of Russias war

Trump-Putin pressure puts Zelenskyy in focus on Russia war anniversary, insiders say

Pope Francis rested overnight in hospital, Vatican says in short update

Hamas releases all 6 hostages as planned in latest exchange

Pope not fully recovered, condition not life-threatening, doctors say

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