The Kremlin began holding referendums on joining Russia in parts of Ukraine under its control. The voting is widely seen as a sham that is expected to culminate in annexation of the areas.

A United Nations-appointed panel of independent legal experts said Russian soldiers raped and tortured children, executed civilians and attacked without distinguishing between civilians and combatants.

In remarks to the United Nations Security Council, Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken denounced President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia's escalation of the war in Ukraine.

In a taped address to the United Nations General Assembly, President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine said that a special U.N. tribunal should be created to punish Russia for its invasion of Ukraine.

People across Russia protested the 'partial mobilization' policy announced by President Vladimir V. Putin that would push 300,000 into military service.

President William Ruto of Kenya called for a global effort to include 'the marginalized, working majority in the economic mainstream.'

In a taped address, President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine delivered a speech to world leaders at the 77th session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York City.

President William Ruto of Kenya addresses world leaders at the 77th session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York City.

President Biden pledged that the United States would work to defend human rights throughout the world, and called out abuses by China, Iran, Afghanistan and Myanmar.

The Federal Reserve delivered a third-straight supersize interest rate increase as it tries to wrestle stubborn inflation under control.