Lydia Tomkiw

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Lydia Tomkiw is a journalist focused on international affairs with a regional specialization in Eastern Europe. She has recently reported from Ukraine and is fluent in Ukrainian and French. Prior to joining IBT, Lydia was a Google Journalism fellow at the Committee to Protect Journalists where she focused on press freedom in Europe and Central Asia. From 2011-2012 she was a Princeton in Asia journalism fellow at The Jakarta Globe in Indonesia where she worked as a journalist and web editor. She holds a BA from Wesleyan University and a Master’s degree in International Affairs from Columbia University.

Putin Islamic State Fight: Russian President Calls For International Coalition To Fight Terrorism At United Nations General Assembly

The Russian president's remarks Monday were his first before the U.N. General Assembly in a decade.

United Nations General Assembly Putin Live Stream: Watch Russian President's Address To United Nations

With conflicts in both Syria and Ukraine, Russian President Vladimir Putin's remarks could be important to watch.

World Meeting Of Families 2015 Live Stream: Pope Francis, Aretha Franklin And Mark Wahlberg All In One Place

Pope Francis is scheduled this weekend to join many celebrities at the Festival of Families in Philadelphia.

UN Sustainable Development Goals: Climate Change, Poverty, Gender Equality And Other Targets To Improve The World

Starting Friday, the United Nations will discuss the 17 new ambitious development goals that include ending poverty and taking action to combat climate change.

Russia-Ukraine Conflict Update: Ukraine Bans Russian Airlines Including Aeroflot

Ukraine banned Russian airlines, including major carrier Aeroflot, from flying into the country Friday.

Russia-Ukraine Conflict: Kazakhstan Textbook Says Crimea Part Of Russian Federation

In the latest row over Crimea, textbooks in Kazakhstan said the peninsula was a part of Russia -- not Ukraine.

Putin, Obama Meeting: As War Rages In Syria And Ukraine, World Leaders To Discuss Military Campaigns

The U.S. and Russian presidents will meet on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly Monday.

Russia Fears Prompt Poland To Acquire 104 Military Radars

Poland's defense ministry said it would purchase 104 military radars amid continued concerns over Russia's actions in the region.

Syrian Civil War: Assad Hajj Prayers Mark Rare Appearance Amid Russian Military Build Up

Bashar Assad made a rare public appearance Thursday at a moment of increased uncertainty over the growing Russian presence in Syria.

EU Refugee Crisis: How Will European Countries Pay For The Influx Of Thousands Of People?

European Union officials will provide emergency funding for the refugee crisis, but then it's up to national leaders to make tough financial decisions.

Volkswagen Diesel Scandal: Qatar May Have Lost $4B Over VW Holdings

Qatar may have lost over $4 billion in its sovereign wealth fund due to its large stake in the scandal-steeped automaker.

What Is Pope Francis' Mass About? Catholic Prayers, Rituals And Beliefs Explained

Ahead of Pope Francis' visit to the U.S., a look at key prayers, rituals and beliefs of Roman Catholics.

Pope Francis Islamic State Target? ISIS Magazine Blasts 'Crusader' Pontiff Ahead Of US Visit

Secret service officers are taking the lead to protect the leader of the Catholic Church during his historic visit to the United States.

EU Refugee Crisis Update: Plan To Redistribute 120,000 Approved

European leaders took a step forward in voting to redistribute 120,000 refugees despite objections from four countries.

Russia-Ukraine Conflict Update: Amid Crimea Road Blockade, Moscow Threatens Revolt As Crimean Tatars Protest Human Rights Violations

A blockade of the road from Crimea to mainland Ukraine has entered day three, despite protest from Russia.

Volkswagen Diesel Recall Scandal: German Auto Industry Threatened Amid Weak Sales, Experts Say

German auto sales have already been weak. Could the Volkswagen emissions scandal drive them down even further?

Kim Davis Still Hindering Kentucky Marriage Licenses, ACLU Says In Court Motion

Alterations ordered by Kim Davis were done in violation of a Sept. 3 court order, the civil liberties group asserted.

Ben Carson Backtracks On Muslim Comment, Says He Meant Radical Islamists

Republican candidate Ben Carson backtracked from his previous remarks, saying he meant that only extremist Muslims should be barred from a White House run.

70,000 Fake Qurans Found In Saudi Arabia Ahead Of Hajj

Saudi authorities discovered 70,000 forged Qurans on Monday in the latest event in a hajj season beset with misfortune.

Putin's Banker Hits Russia With $10B Claim

Sergei Pugachev alleged that Vladimir Putin and his inner circle dismantled his business empire and seized his assets.

FIFA Corruption Update: Extradition Proceedings Against Jack Warner Approved

Jack Warner was indicted in May in connection with a corruption scandal at soccer's global governing body.

New California Wildfire: 1 Dead In Monterey County As Blazes Continue

The blaze had spread to 1,200 acres since beginning Saturday, and residents of Jamesburg were advised to evacuate.

Burkina Faso: Coup Leader Says He Will Stay In Power Until Elections

Gen. Gilbert Diendere, who led the coup in Burkina Faso last week, has said he will remain in power until October elections.

Amazon Web Services Experiences Outages Sunday Morning, Causing Disruptions On Netflix, Tinder, Airbnb And More

Wondering why Netflix, Airbnb or Tinder wasn't working Sunday morning? It had to do with Amazon Web Services.

Kerry: US To Take 100,000 Refugees Starting In 2017 - Report

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry says the country would raise the number of refugees accepted annually to 100,000 from 70,000.

Volkswagen CEO 'Deeply Sorry' For False Emissions Data, Calls For External Investigation; Stock Falls 23% Monday

CEO Martin Winterkorn said Sunday that he was "deeply sorry" about the practice of reporting false emissions data for some of the automaker's vehicles.

Trump Says Some Muslims Are A 'Very Severe Problem'

During an interview with "Meet the Press," GOP presidential candidate Donald Trump addressed whether the U.S. has a problem with Muslims.

Ben Carson Says A Muslim Should Not Be President Of The US During 'Meet The Press' Appearance With Trump, Kasich

"I would not advocate that we put a Muslim in charge of this nation," Republican U.S. presidential candidate Dr. Ben Carson said in an interview Sunday.

Refugee Crisis Update: 13 Die Off Turkey; Hungary Reopens Border

Thirteen refugees died in Turkish waters in an attempt to reach Europe Sunday, while Hungary reopened a border crossing with Serbia.

Pope Visit 2015: Meet The Next Generation Of Priests And Sisters In The US

Pope Francis' planned visit to the U.S. has increased attention on the American Catholic clergy and consecrated religious, whose ranks have thinned in recent decades.

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