International

Corruption in Afghanistan offers lessons for billions going to Ukraine
John Sopko has long been a U.S. government-appointed watchdog for how money was distributed in Afghanistan. He believes there are lessons that apply to aiding Ukraine's fight against Russia.
New citizenship law means big changes for Minnesota's foreign-born
To explain possible changes and their impacts, Mya Shaftel, an English as a second language and citizenship class teacher with Literacy Minnesota, spoke with MPR News host Cathy Wurzer.
Ecuador arrests 6 Colombians in slaying of presidential candidate
Ecuador's evolution into a major drug trafficking hub and the ensuing surge of violence weighs on the nation following the killing of a presidential candidate whose life's work was to fight crime.
U of M med student reflects on 2 months behind the front lines in Ukraine
Twenty-four-year-old Sergey Karachenets had no military experience but wanted to give back to the country where he was born: Ukraine. The University of Minnesota medical student and EMT has spent the last two months behind the front lines as a combat medic.
Meet the last 8 teams in the running for the Women's World Cup
The quarterfinalists include Japan, Colombia, Australia and five European squads. Here are the stars to watch and the key storylines to follow in the quarterfinal matches that begin Thursday.
Russian opposition activist Navalny is sentenced to 19 more years in prison
The Russian activist, a fierce opponent of President Vladimir Putin, was sentenced Friday on extremism charges, which he denies. He is already serving prison sentences on other charges he denies.
How scientists lasered in on a 'monumental' Maya city — with actual lasers
Light-mapping technology is expediting the pace of archaeological discovery in the dense jungles of central Mexico. The latest find could offer clues about how humans advanced agriculturally.