Acts of defiance, big and small, have continued uninterrupted across multiple generations, writes this professor.
Publication: World News
Snopes→ Israeli Hospital: 2 Killed, 8 Wounded in Tel Aviv Shooting
At least two people were killed and several wounded in a shooting in a crowded central Tel Aviv bar and restaurant district.
Snopes→ Euro Backlash As FIFA Refuses to Expel Russia from Football
FIFA drew a swift backlash from European nations for not immediately expelling Russia from World Cup qualifying.
Snopes→ Europe, Canada Close Their Airspace to Russian Airplanes
Europe and Canada said they would close their airspace to Russian airlines after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, raising the pressure on the United States to do the same.
Snopes→ Ukraine Slows Russian Advance Under Shadow of Nuclear Threat
Outgunned but determined Ukrainian troops slowed Russia’s advance and held onto the capital and other key cities — at least for now.
Snopes→ Propaganda, Fake Videos of Ukraine Invasion Bombard Users
The messages, videos and photos flying across Twitter, Facebook and Telegram far outnumber the airstrikes raining down on Ukraine.
Snopes→ Biden, Europe Waiting on Key SWIFT Sanction Against Russia
U.S. and European officials are holding one key financial sanction against Russia in reserve.
Snopes→ Cyberattacks Accompany Russian Military Assault on Ukraine
In addition to DDoS attacks, cybersecurity researchers said unidentified attackers had infected hundreds of computers with destructive malware, some in neighboring Latvia and Lithuania.
Snopes→ Ukraine Attack Leaves Baltics Wondering: Are We Next?
To Estonians, Latvians and Lithuanians — particularly those old enough to have lived under Soviet control — Russia’s belligerence toward Ukraine has some worried that they could be the next target.
Snopes→ NATO Vows to Defend Its Entire Territory After Russia Attack
NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg warned that the military alliance would defend every inch of its territory should Russia attack a member country.
Snopes→ Russia Attacks Ukraine, ‘Shattering’ European Peace
Russia launched a wide-ranging attack on Ukraine, hitting cities and bases with airstrikes or shelling, as civilians piled into trains and cars to flee.
Snopes→ ‘Thugs and Bullies’: Nations Sanction Russia over Ukraine
World leaders sought to back up their tough words over Russia's aggression against Ukraine, announcing financial sanctions, trade and travel bans and other measures.
Snopes→ World Leaders Focus on How to Punish Russia over Ukraine
Germany made the first big move, taking steps to halt the process of certifying the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline from Russia.
Snopes→ US Accuses Financial Website of Spreading Russian Propaganda
Zero Hedge, which has 1.2 million Twitter followers, published articles created by Moscow-controlled media that were then shared by outlets and people unaware of their nexus to Russian intelligence.
Snopes→ US Asks Honduras to Arrest, Extradite Ex-President Hernández
Honduran security forces surrounded Hernández’s neighborhood and the Supreme Court of Justice scheduled an urgent meeting to select a judge to handle the extradition request.
Snopes→ UK Counterterror Help Inquiry After Ex-Russian Spy Collapses
It has been reported by the British media that the man is in critical condition after exposure to 'unknown substance' in English city of Salisbury.
Snopes→ Push is on to Restore Power with a 2nd Storm on the Way
Power is slowly being restored in the hardest-hit areas of the East Coast, days after a destructive nor'easter downed trees and with another storm looming.
Snopes→ Rome Blanketed by Snow as Arctic Storm Sets European Records
Rome's schools were ordered closed, while train, plane and bus services were crippled.
Snopes→ Manafort Indictment Sparks Hunt for Europeans Paid to Lobby
The lobbying by the European political figures — identified in documents as the "Hapsburg Group" — allegedly took place in 2012 and 2013.
Snopes→ Former Trump Adviser Pleads Guilty
The plea by Rick Gates is a strong indication that he plans to cooperate with special counsel Robert Mueller's investigation as it continues to probe the Trump campaign and Russian election interference.
Snopes→ Death Toll in Syria Mounts Following Bombing Campaign Near Damascus
The number of those killed by Syrian government planes supported by Russia has climbed to more than 400.
Snopes→ Thirteen People Killed in Mexico Helicopter Crash
The military helicopter was carrying officials assessing damage from a strong earthquake when it crash-landed into a group of people on the ground.
Snopes→ Human Error, Faulty Speed Sensor May Have Caused Deadly Russian Plane Crash
Investigators said the Saratov Airlines pilots failed to switch on a heating unit for the plane's measuring equipment.
Snopes→ Reports: Police Recommend Indictments of Netanyahu
The recommendations marked a dramatic ending to a months-long investigation into allegations Netanyahu took tens of thousands of dollars in lavish gifts.
Snopes→ UK Judge Upholds Arrest Warrant for WikiLeaks Founder
A British judge upheld an arrest warrant for WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange, who has spent more than five years inside Ecuador's London embassy.
Snopes→ Wind, Ice and Cold Are Making This Olympics Too Wintry
The women's giant slalom was postponed due to high winds at the 2018 Winter Olympics at the Yongpyong Alpine Center, Pyeongchang, South Korea.
Snopes→ What Is MS-13?
The street gang called out by name by President Donald Trump in his State of the Union address actually has its roots in Los Angeles.
Snopes→ Koreas Share Historic Handshake at Olympic Opening Ceremony
As South Korean President Moon Jae-in greeted VIPs during the opening ceremony, he turned to shake hands with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's sister.
Snopes→ Tens of Thousands Mourn Russian Pilot Killed in Syria
Roman Filipov, pilot of a Su-25 jet, ejected after Syrian insurgents shot down his plane and then blew himself up to avoid being captured.
Snopes→ Deadly Earthquake Strikes Taiwan’s East Coast
The U.S. Geological Survey said the quake struck about 21 kilometers (13 miles) northeast of Hualien, on the island's east coast.
Snopes→ Polish President to Sign Controversial Holocaust Bill
The office of Polish President Andrzej Duda said he will announce his decision on whether to sign legislation penalizing statements about the Holocaust.
Snopes→ Maldives Declares State of Emergency Amid Political Standoff
The political crisis in the Maldives deepened as the government said it would not obey a Supreme Court order to free imprisoned opposition leaders.
Snopes→ British Judge to Rule on Assange Bid to Get Warrant Dropped
A British judge is scheduled to rule on Julian Assange’s bid to force Britain to drop a warrant for his arrest.
Snopes→ Hitler Book, Supremacist Flag Found at Home of Italy Shooting Suspect
The right-wing extremist shot and injured six people during a two-hour shooting spree amid an election year characterized by heated anti-immigrant rhetoric.
Snopes→ Cuba State Media: Fidel Castro’s Son Has Killed Himself
The eldest son of late Cuban leader Fidel Castro killed himself after months of treatment for depression, state media reported.
Snopes→ Young Cow Moves Out, Tours With Herd of Wild Bison
The cow appears to be thriving in its new life as a bovine interloper.
Snopes→ Pope Francis Rails Against ‘Fake News,’ Condemns ‘Snake-Tactics’ of Its Authors
The Holy Father compared those who create and spread misinformation to the "crafty" serpent in the Biblical Garden of Eden.
Snopes→ Alaska Hit by 7.9 Earthquake; Tsunami Warning Canceled
Officials at the National Tsunami Center canceled the warning after a few tense hours after waves failed to show up in coastal Alaska communities.
Snopes→ UK’s Princess Eugenie, Daughter of Prince Andrew, Engaged
Princess Eugenie, the daughter of Prince Andrew and his ex-wife Sarah Ferguson, will marry Jack Brooksbank in Autumn 2018.
Snopes→ Twitter Account Hacks Target Pundits, Diplomats
Turkey "cyber army" Ayyıldız Tim is claiming responsibility for the hacks, which have been directed mostly at public figures worldwide.