Repression, Exile, and a Nobel Prize: 2021 Was a Tough Year for Russian Media
Russian journalism experienced extreme highs and lows in 2021. On the plus side, a Nobel Peace Prize for newspaper editor...
Conservative Revolt Over COVID-19 Rules Deals Stinging Blow to British PM
Almost 100 Conservative lawmakers voted Tuesday against new coronavirus restrictions, dealing a major blow to British Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s...
UK to Lift COVID Travel Ban on 11 African Countries
Britain will end a ban on visitors from 11 African countries aimed at combatting COVID-19, the government said Tuesday, despite an alarming spread of the omicron variant of the coronavirus. After...
Nations Urged to Enhance Support for People Fleeing Conflict, Persecution and Violence
The United Nations’ top refugee official is urging nations to strengthen their support for people fleeing conflict, persecution, and violence and to...
Russia Threatens to Deploy Tactical Nuclear Weapons
A top Russian diplomat has warned that Moscow will respond “militarily” and deploy tactical nuclear weapons, if NATO does not...
Belarus Opposition Leader, Other Activists Given Harsh Prison Sentences
A Belarusian court has delivered verdicts and harsh sentences to a group of bloggers, opposition activists, and the husband of...
Afghan Musicians Look to Recreate Famed School in Portugal
Students and faculty members from the Afghanistan National Institute of Music arrived with their families Monday in Portugal, where they...
Russia Vetoes UN Resolution on Climate’s Impact on Global Security
Russia has vetoed a draft U.N. Security Council resolution that warns about the security implications of climate change, with its...
Imprisoned Azerbaijani Activist on Hunger Strike Draws International Concern
An imprisoned Azerbaijani activist says he is now refusing to drink water as he enters his 38th day of a...
Boris Johnson’s Escapology Skills Set for Major Test
Britain’s Boris Johnson has a reputation as an escape artist — a political Houdini who defies rules and conventions and...
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