Congress moved a step closer on Saturday toward finalizing long-delayed military assistance for Ukraine. But relief among Ukrainians has been mixed with uneasiness over future U.S. assistance.

The convergence of three Christian, Muslim and Jewish holidays this spring led to fears of violence. But the city central to these major religions has remained largely peaceful.

Under the glare of the lights in New York's Time Square, a Nigerian chess master makes his bid to break the world record for the longest continuous chess game to raise money for children back home.

Bread — and the lack thereof — plays a role in many corners of the world facing a crisis, from Israel and Gaza to Ukraine to Afghanistan to Sudan.