Pope uses Easter message to ask for peace in Holy Land
The pontiff urges peace in Europe and other armed conflicts raging in the world and voices concern over the risk of nuclear warfare.
Europe
Amid Ukraine war, Zelenskyy celebrates Passover in bunker
With most Jews unable to attend community seders, the Federation of Jewish Communities of Ukraine distributes 50,000 food packages to Jewish households across the country.
Russia: Israel's accusations of Ukraine war crimes meant to distract from 'occupation'
Statement from junior ranks of Russian Foreign Ministry says Israel "perpetrating an illegal occupation and annexing Palestinian territories." Israel's diplomatic apparatus thinks Moscow is just blowing off steam.
Ukrainian Jews mark Passover amid death and devastation
Hours before seder, chief rabbi for Kyiv and Ukraine Moshe Azman was burying an unknown man who was killed and possibly tortured by the Russians.
Anti-Islam rallies spark unrest across Sweden
Up to 100 protesters threw stones, set cars, tires, and dustbins on fire, and erected a barrier fence obstructing traffic in Malmo, according to Swedish police. Clashes have also been reported in Stockholm, Linkoping, and Norrkoping.
Explosions reported in Kyiv, Russia sets deadline for Mariupol surrender
Russia claims troops have cleared the urban area of Mariupol and only a small contingent of Ukrainian fighters remains in steelworks.
Kosher, halal slaughter unites France's Jewish, Muslim voters
Far-right candidate Marine Le Pen says animals should be stunned before slaughter, a position unacceptable to observant Jews and Muslims, who argue that stunning causes unnecessary suffering.
IMF warns Ukraine war, inflation weakening global economy
Consequences of Russia's invasion contributing to economic downgrades for 143 countries, IMF head says. The war has disrupted global trade in energy and grain, threatens to cause food shortages in Africa and Middle East.
Powerful explosions heard in Kyiv after Russian warship sinks
The explosions appear to be among the most significant in Ukraine's capital region since Russian troops pulled back from the area earlier this month in preparation for battles in the south and east.
Moskva cruiser sinks due to fire, Russia says day after attack
Russia says crew forced to evacuate as a result of fire without acknowledging an attack. Presidents of Poland, Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia visit Ukraine and demand Russia be held accountable for the actions of its troops.