Here are some of the stories we’re covering from around the world:

Losing Ground, Ukraine Seeks New Positions Around Avdiivka

Ukrainian soldiers are withdrawing from positions in the shattered town of Avdiivka after advancing Russian forces breached a critical supply line and threatened to encircle scores of Ukrainian soldiers, Ukrainian military officials and soldiers said on Thursday.

This Centuries-Old Border Dispute Pits an Army Against Unarmed Volunteers

Some Guatemalans call Belize their 23rd state. The territorial claim is creating jitters in one of Central America’s most lawless corners.

Greece Is Set to Be First Orthodox Country to Allow Same-Sex Marriage

Greece was expected to legalize same-sex marriage and equal parental rights for same-sex couples on Thursday as lawmakers considered a bill that has divided Greek society and drawn vehement opposition from the country’s powerful Orthodox Church.

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