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AP Photos: War Doesn’t Spare Ukraine’s Children

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What has war looked like for the children of Ukraine? For many, it has meant sheltering in basements and subway stations while Russian forces attack cities and street fights rag...

Big Tech Grapples With Russian State Media, Propaganda

As Russia's war in Ukraine plays out for the world on social media, big tech platforms are moving to restrict Russian state media from using their platforms to spread propaganda an...

From Banking To Sports To Vodka, Russia’s Isolation Grows

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It’s a globalized world — a planet stitched together by intricate supply chains, banking, sports and countless other threads of deep connection. Until it isn’t. Exhibit A: Russi...

Many Non-Ukrainians Flee Ukraine, Their Fates Also Uncertain

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PRZEMYSL, Poland (AP) — All day long, as trains and buses bring people fleeing Ukraine to the safety of Polish border towns, they carry not just Ukrainians fleeing a homeland under...

5,000 Russian Soldiers Dead Or Captured

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BRUSSELS — A senior Western intelligence official briefed by multiple intelligence agencies estimated Tuesday that more than 5,000 Russian soldiers have been captured or killed so ...

PHOTOS: Chabad Moldova Provides Food, Transportation And Shelter For Ukranian Refugees

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MOLDOVA (VINnews) — Chabad of Moldova has been hard at work welcoming more than a hundred Jewish refugees from Ukraine to Kishinev over the past few days. And it is preparing for a...

‘Undisguised Terror’: Russia’s Kharkiv Strike Chills Ukraine

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KHARKIV, Ukraine (AP) — In the dust and debris — and the dead — in Kharkiv’s central square, Ukrainians on Tuesday saw what might become of other cities if Russia’s invasion isn’t ...

Holocaust Memorial Protests To ICC Putin’s Claim Genocide In Eastern Ukraine

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KYIV, Ukraine — The leadership of Ukraine’s main Holocaust memorial has asked the International Criminal Court to speak out against Vladimir Putin’s false claims of a genocide in s...

Official: Artillery Kills 70 Ukraine Soldiers

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KYIV, Ukraine—More than 70 Ukrainian soldiers were killed after Russian artillery hit a military base in Okhtyrka, a city between Kharkiv and Kyiv, the head of the region wrote on ...

NATO Chief Sees No Need To Change Nuclear Alert Level

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LASK AIR BASE, Poland — NATO’s chief says the alliance sees no need to change its nuclear weapons alert level, despite Russia’s threats. NATO's secretary-general, Jens Stoltenbe...

Dozens Of Diplomats Stage Walk Out Section As Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov Speaks Virtually

GENEVA — Scores of diplomats have walked out of two meetings at the United Nations in Geneva in which Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov was beamed in for a video statement, as...

El Al Flight from US to Israel Lands in Spain After Passenger Attacks Crew Member

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SPAIN (VINnews) — An EL AL flight from Los Angeles to Tel Aviv made an unexpected stop in Madrid, due to an unruly passenger who caused a ruckus. According to reports, midway th...

Yoseph Haddad’s Brilliant Defense Of Israel In The Irish Parliament

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NEW YORK (VINnews) — An amazing defense of Israel was presented last week at the Irish parliament, known as the Oireachtas, by Yoseph Haddad, a passionate defender of Israel in int...

Watch: Chabad Emissaries Stay With Their Communities In Ukraine: ‘When They Leave, We Will Leave’

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NEW YORK (VINnews) — Despite the dangers involved in staying in the war zone, Chabad emissaries throughout the Ukraine have chosen to stay with their communities. In many instances...

6 Situations Where It’s Better to Use A Transport Wheelchair Than A Permanent Wheelchair

If you or a loved one has mobility issues, you know how important it is to have a wheelchair that meets your needs. But what kind of wheelchair is best for you? There are two main ...

Climate Change Disasters in Houston Highlight Need for Insurance, Tips for Dealing with Claim Adjusters

During the last decade Texas has suffered several natural disasters and extreme weather events. Most notably, the 2011 drought and subsequent heat wave, record-breaking rains and H...

New “Pocketing” Trend Grows as Dating Applications See Pandemic Boost

With all the usual dating spots shut down during most of the pandemic, singles and relationship-hopefuls took to dating applications to find a partner. But with a seemingly endless...

Senior Member Of Communications Vaad Arrested Over Demonstrations

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JERUSALEM (VINnews) — A senior member of the Rabbinical Committee For Communication Devices was arrested Monday night in his Jerusalem home on suspicion of being involved in the co...

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: How Can Jews Support Trump, the Man who Praised Putin the Murderer?

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Dear VIN News: The air raid sirens are wailing. The shelters are full. Women and children are fleeing to escape the horrors of invasion and war. Men, once working and studying, ar...

Russia Slow To Win Ukraine’s Airspace, Limiting War Gains

WASHINGTON (AP) — In war, winning quick control of airspace is crucial. Russia's failure to do so in Ukraine, despite its vast military strength, has been a surprise and may help e...