LUKASHIVKA, Ukraine (AP) — Dozens of Ukrainians gathered outside the ruins of a damaged church in northern Ukraine on Sunday to mark Easter, doubting a ceasefire with Russia might be possible.

Still, the remote, icy peninsula held little interest for Russia’s ruling elite, including Tsar Alexander II. That changed in the 19th century when gold was discovered in Alaska. In 1856 ...

The price was $7,200,000; just two cents an acre. The purchase of Alaska was the sole triumph among Seward's expansionist projects. Although he had successfully opposed the French in Mexico and ...

That imbalance is now being corrected. More importantly, fears that Russia is becoming China's economic 'little brother' are not substantiated by the actual structure of trade or investment. In fact, ...

These are tough times for Alaska’s fishermen — and Russia is a primary cause. During his recent confirmation hearing, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick joked with Alaska Sen. Dan Sullivan ...

LUKASHIVKA, Ukraine (AP) — Dozens of Ukrainians gathered outside the ruins of a damaged church in northern Ukraine on Sunday to mark Easter, doubting a ceasefire with Russia might be possible. Russian ...

Russia, financially weakened and unable ... ensuring American access to the Pacific northern rim. Initially, Alaska received little attention from the United States, governed under various ...

LUKASHIVKA, Ukraine (AP) — Dozens of Ukrainians gathered outside the ruins of a damaged church in northern Ukraine on Sunday to mark Easter, doubting a ceasefire with Russia is possible. Russian ...