Moscow Says It Has Seized Ukrainian Town of Soledar

Opponents say bill to tighten restrictions on firearms has gone too far Source

Retired pope differed with his successor on matters including clerical sexual abuse and interfaith dialogue Source

Tehran doubles the price Damascus pays for crude, touching off a Syrian fuel shortage as its own economy sputters Source

Government hopes holiday spending will help struggling economy but concerns linger about spreading infections Source

U.S. support for the pact remains uncertain, raising questions about its broader rollout and impact Source

Ukraine denies the town near Bakhmut has fallen Source