The city of Buchach played a central role in much of the Nobel Prize-winning author's works, and has long honored its celebrity son

Meeting, which opens with moment of silence, seen as a barometer of democracy in a world where autocratic sentiment is rising; 'Enough is enough,' says UN secretary-general

Swiss president calls decision a 'big step for Switzerland'; Russia's mission in Geneva says it will not attend a UN Human Rights Council meeting

European officials throw cold water on his plea to join bloc amid Russian invasion, citing 'sensitivities'; Kyiv says further talks with Moscow possible 'in the near future'

Foreign minister touts 'productive' conversation with British Foreign Secretary Liz Truss, who has said says she 'absolutely' supports Britons joining the fight against Russia

Bloc stresses 'the importance of respecting the principles of international law,' as its members seek to avoid taking a side between Russia, US

In latest phone call between the two leaders, Kremlin says Russian leader demanded recognition of Crimea annexation, 'denazification' of Ukraine as prerequisites to end invasion

Yevgen Korniychuk predicts Russian leader could reconsider proposed Israeli mediation if talks on Belarus border don't yield breakthrough; says Russian invasion 'won't succeed'

Community member says: 'I am in almost physical pain. But who believed that the Maccabees would triumph, or Israel in the Six Day War?'

Move paves way for FIFA to exclude the Russian national soccer team from World Cup qualifiers; IOC also urges ban be applied to Belarusian officials and athletes