U.S. to Levy Human-Rights Sanctions on Russia, China

Chinese leader says in New Year’s Eve speech that things will improve soon Source

The arrest sparks violence across Sinaloa state Source

White House says Russia and Iran are considering joint drone production Source

Democrats decry president’s use of Trump-era policies, while Republicans say he hasn’t done enough to stem illegal crossings Source

Russian Orthodox patriarch says war is struggle to ‘keep human civilization viable’ as Moscow, Kyiv mark holiday amid fighting Source

Resistance has forced Moscow to temper its assault on the eastern city and shift to surrounding areas, Ukrainian officers say Source