Published: Tue, 02 Mar 2021 16:17:34 GMT
Northern Ireland parties join in court case opposing Brexit
BELFAST, Northern Ireland: The Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) and Ulster Unionist Party (UUP) will challenge the Northern Ireland Protocol, which has erected barriers to prevent trade between Engl...[read more]
Published: Mon, 01 Mar 2021 09:38:28 GMT
Australian-French submarine contract on verge of being abandoned
Published: Mon, 01 Mar 2021 05:40:01 GMT
U.S. war plans likely to put Europe on front line
The February meeting of NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) Defense Ministers, the first since P...[read more]
Published: Thu, 04 Mar 2021 00:05:23 GMT
German Intel Agency Puts Far-Right AfD Under Surveillance
Germany's domestic intelligence agency recently put the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) Party under surveillance for suspected extremist links that pose a potential threat to democracy, Ger...[read more]
Published: Wed, 03 Mar 2021 23:05:13 GMT
WTA roundup: Elina Svitolina breezes to win in Qatar
Top-seeded Elina Svitolina of the Ukraine recorded 26 winners to cruise to a 6-1, 6-2 win over Misaki Doi of Japan in the second round of the Qatar Total Open in Doha.
Second-seeded Karolina Pliskova...[read more]
Published: Wed, 03 Mar 2021 23:05:05 GMT
US, EU Remain Wary of Erdogan's Diplomatic Charm Offensive
Since U.S. President Joe Biden's election, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has been making diplomatic overtures to the West, pledging democratic reforms at home and promising a serious effor...[read more]
Published: Wed, 03 Mar 2021 22:55:05 GMT
US emphasises on countering Chinese threat
Washington [US], March 4 (ANI): The United States in its Interim National Security Guidance, released on Wednesday (local time), emphasised on the need to counter the growing threat by China as it is ...[read more]
Published: Wed, 03 Mar 2021 22:35:10 GMT
Democracy, Liberty Declining Worldwide, Freedom House Report Finds
During 2020, freedom around the world declined for the 15th straight year, according to Freedom House in its annu...[read more]
Published: Wed, 03 Mar 2021 22:21:19 GMT
UN report calls for scaling-up carbon capture, use and storage
Trapping and storing carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from fossil power generation and industry is needed urgently to achieve carbon neutrality, the UN's Economic Commission for Europe (...[read more]
Published: Wed, 03 Mar 2021 22:18:04 GMT
'Confucius Institutes must be barred from US institutes'
Washington [US], March 4 (ANI): President Joe Biden's nominee for Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) director William Burns on Wednesday suggested to the Republicans that the Confucius Institutes shoul...[read more]
Published: Wed, 03 Mar 2021 21:15:11 GMT
EU Envoy Says Serbia-Kosovo Dialogue Key For Bloc Entry
The European Union's special envoy has warned Serbia and Kosovo that they must resume talks on normalizing ties if they want to make progress toward membership in the bloc.Miroslav Lajcak ar...[read more]
Published: Wed, 03 Mar 2021 19:19:01 GMT
Pashtuns hold protest at UN HQ against Pakistan army
Geneva [Switzerland], March 3 (ANI): Pashtun Tahafuz Movement (PTM) Europe branch on Tuesday (local time) organised a protest at the United Nations Headquarters in Geneva against gross human rights vi...[read more]
Published: Wed, 03 Mar 2021 19:05:03 GMT
Worldwide Democracy, Liberty Declining, Freedom House Report Finds
During 2020, freedom around the world declined for the 15th straight year, according to Freedom House in its annu...[read more]
Published: Wed, 03 Mar 2021 18:54:49 GMT
Top 10 BEST Russian video games
From legendary cosmic and fantasy strategies to modern cyberpunk riddles and informant simulators, we've put together a list of the most successful video games by Russian developers, according to t...[read more]
Published: Wed, 03 Mar 2021 18:49:07 GMT
Tajikistan: Facebook bends to tax demands
Tajikistan has finally got its way and persuaded mighty Facebook to bend to its will by registering with the local taxman.Now that it has filed its papers with the Tax Committee, which happe...[read more]
Published: Wed, 03 Mar 2021 18:45:21 GMT
Siberian Prison Officials Detained Over Alleged Torture Of Inmates
IRKUTSK, Russia -- Top officials at two penitentiaries in the Russian city of Irkutsk have been detained after probes were launched into the alleged torture and rape of two inmates.Russia's ...[read more]
Published: Wed, 03 Mar 2021 18:43:47 GMT
England's Lawes out for up to 12 weeks
England forward Courtney Lawes could be out of action for up to 12 weeks following a chest injury, according to club side Northampton.Lawes damaged a pector...[read more]
Published: Wed, 03 Mar 2021 18:43:03 GMT
Budget 2021 expert reaction: 'this budget is a missed opportunity'
Rishi Sunak has unveiled his second budget as UK chancellor a year into the coronavirus pandemic and during the worst economic collapse in centuries. Our panel of experts offer their views on what ...[read more]
Published: Wed, 03 Mar 2021 18:42:15 GMT
Kremlin critic Navalny says 'everything fine' in message from jail
Alexei Navalny is being held in the Kolchugino detention centre in Moscow.In a message posted on Instagram, the Kremlin critic said "everything is fine" an...[read more]
Published: Wed, 03 Mar 2021 18:40:18 GMT
Black health matters: Don't Call Me Resilient EP 5 transcript
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Published: Wed, 03 Mar 2021 18:18:55 GMT
UNGA adopts resolution to mark 'Int Year of Millets'
New York [US], March 3 (ANI): The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on Wednesday unanimously adopted a resolution tabled by India along with Bangladesh, Kenya, Nepal, Nigeria, Russia and Senegal ...[read more]
Published: Wed, 03 Mar 2021 18:15:15 GMT
Russian Court Sentences Pro-Ukrainian Crimean Activist To Five Years
A Russian court has sentenced a pro-Ukrainian activist from Moscow-annexed Crimea, Oleh Prykhodko, to five years in prison on terrorism charges that he and his supporters have dismissed as politica...[read more]
Published: Wed, 03 Mar 2021 18:15:12 GMT
Crimean Opera House Pulls Back Curtains On Russian Sanctions Loophole
Sanctions have prohibited companies from doing business with the Russian authorities controlling Crimea for more than six years, but Western participation in the development of a bold, seagull-insp...[read more]
Published: Wed, 03 Mar 2021 18:10:38 GMT
Former Eskom executive wants tax fraud case struck off the roll
Former Eskom senior manager France Hlakudi is facing charges involving personal tax fraud and evasion. Hlakudi has brought an application to ha...[read more]
Published: Wed, 03 Mar 2021 17:55:50 GMT
Emmanuel Lenain to visit Odisha on March 4-5
New Delhi [India], March 3 (ANI): French Ambassador to India Emmanuel Lenain will embark on his maiden official visit to Odisha on March 4 to 5 to enhance ties between leading French and Odisha univer...[read more]
Published: Wed, 03 Mar 2021 16:55:55 GMT
US public opinion of China plunges to historic low
Washington [US], March 3 (ANI): The United States public opinion on China has plunged to a historic low, as Gallup's latest poll revealed that only 20 per cent of Americans hold a favourable view abou...[read more]
Published: Wed, 03 Mar 2021 16:55:50 GMT
Sharath off to a flying start at the WTT Contender Doha
Doha [Qatar], March 3 (ANI): The ace Indian paddler Achanta Sharath Kamal began the 2021 season with an impressive victory as he defeated Czech Republic's Pavel Sirucek 17-15, 9-11, 11-6, 8-11, 11-9 i...[read more]
Published: Wed, 03 Mar 2021 15:18:36 GMT
LaLiga, ISCC discuss Indian, Spanish football relations
New Delhi [India], March 3 (ANI): In a consistent and collaborative step to grow sporting and economic ties of Spain and India, the Spanish football league, LaLiga, collaborated with the Indo Spanish ...[read more]
Published: Wed, 03 Mar 2021 14:49:07 GMT
The mystery of Azerbaijan's missing army chief
Najmaddin Sadikov had been Azerbaijan's top military officer since 1993, the chief of general staff of the armed forces and a deputy defense minister. But in the middle of last year's war over Arme...[read more]
Published: Wed, 03 Mar 2021 14:45:22 GMT
Russia Adds Alliance Of Doctors To 'Foreign Agent' List
MOSCOW -- Russia's Justice Ministry has added the professional medical organization Alliance Of Doctors to its controversial list of organizations fulfilling the functions of a "foreign agent."...[read more]
Published: Wed, 03 Mar 2021 14:13:57 GMT
SA-born lock called up to England squad
England coach Eddie Jones has called up South African born lock David Ribbans of Northampton Saints into his Six Nations squad.Ribbans will...[read more]
Published: Wed, 03 Mar 2021 13:56:03 GMT
India to commemorate 'Chabahar Day' tomorrow
New Delhi [India], March 3 (ANI): India will commemorate 'Chabahar Day' on March 4 on the margins of the Maritime India Summit-2021 which is being held from March 2 to 4.
According to a statement from...[read more]
Published: Wed, 03 Mar 2021 13:55:25 GMT
TOP 4 tanks of the Russian army
These are some of the meanest machines that helped shape the history of Russia and the whole world.The 'oldie' on duty - T-72BM...[read more]
Published: Wed, 03 Mar 2021 13:11:51 GMT
Mapping alien trees to protect our forests
The theme of this year's World Wildlife Day taking place on 3 March is "Forests and Livelihoods: Sustaining People and Planet".In South Africa, ind...[read more]
Published: Wed, 03 Mar 2021 12:45:27 GMT
Hungary's Ruling Party Pulls Out Of European Parliament Bloc
BUDAPEST -- Hungary's ruling Fidesz party has quit the European People's Party (EPP) in the European Parliament after the conservative grouping approved new internal rules.Prime Minister Vik...[read more]
Published: Wed, 03 Mar 2021 12:27:09 GMT
PM Modi to embark on busy diplomatic calendar
New Delhi [India], March 3 (ANI): Now that the vaccination drive is in full force and COVID-19 restrictions are easing up, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to follow a busy diplomatic calendar...[read more]
Published: Wed, 03 Mar 2021 12:27:08 GMT
Online poker platform StickPool is disrupting
New Delhi [India], March 3 (ANI/Digpu): The normal life of people went topsy-turvy when Coronavirus hit the world at the beginning of the year. The change that it brought in the way of living is beyon...[read more]
Published: Wed, 03 Mar 2021 12:27:07 GMT
Are you looking for a good job and settled life in Europe?
New Delhi [India], March 3 (ANI/Mediawire): The main reasons that attract the students who seek overseas higher education are higher standards of education, assured employment opportunities, possibili...[read more]
Published: Wed, 03 Mar 2021 12:18:58 GMT
Russia registers 10,535 COVID-19 cases in past 24 hours
Moscow [Russia], March 3 (ANI/Sputnik): Russia registered 10,535 new COVID-19 cases over the past 24 hours, down from 10,565 the day before, taking the overall tally to 4,278,750, the coronavirus resp...[read more]
Published: Wed, 03 Mar 2021 11:42:18 GMT
'Strong' 6.2 magnitude earthquake strikes Greece - EMSC
An earthquake of magnitude 6.2 struck Greece on Wednesday, the European Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) said, having earlier reported magnitudes of 6.9 and 5.9 for the tremblor.The...[read more]
Published: Wed, 03 Mar 2021 11:27:08 GMT
Kremlin sees US, EU sanctions on Russia as interference
Moscow [Russia], March 3 (ANI/Sputnik): The Kremlin sees the new US and EU sanctions on Russia as interference in the country's internal affairs, as all the accusations related to opposition figure Al...[read more]
Published: Wed, 03 Mar 2021 11:12:15 GMT
Russia warns that US is playing 'with fire' by imposing sanctions
Russia warned the US over targeted sanctions.The sanctions relate to the poisoning of Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny.Both the US a...[read more]
Published: Wed, 03 Mar 2021 10:45:10 GMT
China In Eurasia: Beijing's Path In Europe Gets Bumpy
Welcome to the first China In Eurasia briefing, an RFE/RL newsletter tracking China's resurgent influence from Eastern Europe to Central Asia. I'm RFE/RL correspondent Reid Standish and here's what...[read more]
Published: Wed, 03 Mar 2021 10:27:04 GMT
Entrances made easier with Hafele's range of sliding system
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], March 3 (ANI/NewsVoir): A space with a larger entrance often has doors that require some effort from an individual to enter. In such cases, the doors are either kept ope...[read more]
Published: Wed, 03 Mar 2021 10:18:49 GMT
Mary Kom appointed as chairperson of AIBA's committee
Lausanne [Switzerland], March 3 (ANI): Six-time world champion pugilist Mary Kom has been appointed as the chairperson of the International Boxing Association's (AIBA) champions and veterans committee...[read more]
Published: Wed, 03 Mar 2021 10:03:13 GMT
Cabinet approves MoU with France for renewable energy
New Delhi [India], March 3 (ANI): The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between India and the French Republic in the field of renewable energy to a...[read more]
Published: Wed, 03 Mar 2021 09:12:24 GMT
Alexei Navalny's penal colony, a Kremlin weapon to 'break' him
Alexei Navalny will serve his jail time at Penal Colony No 2 outside Pokrov.The Kremlin critic will serve two and a half years.Cr...[read more]
Published: Wed, 03 Mar 2021 09:03:02 GMT
QpiAI in partnership with IISc launches joint certification
Bangalore (Karnataka) [India], March 3 (ANI/BusinessWire India): QpiAI and IISc launched Joint certification of AI and Quantum Computing to upskill enterprises, schools and colleges across Asia and Eu...[read more]
Published: Wed, 03 Mar 2021 08:55:39 GMT
Free Balochistan Movement protest in Germany
Frankfurt [Germany], March 3 (ANI): The Free Balochistan Movement Germany Branch organised a protest in front of the Pakistani Consulate in Frankfurt to express solidarity with the families of the sta...[read more]
Published: Wed, 03 Mar 2021 08:15:08 GMT
Gorbachev, Last Soviet Leader Whose Rule Changed History, Turns 90
Former Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev turned 90 on March 2, receiving greetings from the world leaders as well as the Kremlin.Gorbachev is considered one of the greatest reformers of the 20...[read more]
Published: Wed, 03 Mar 2021 07:45:10 GMT
The Afghan Deputy And The Mystery Of The Smuggled Gold Bars
A high-ranking Afghan politician has found himself at the center of a scandal in Tajikistan involving $15 million in cash and some 90 kilos of gold bars seized from smugglers at the Dushanbe airpor...[read more]
Published: Wed, 03 Mar 2021 07:35:06 GMT
US Sanctions Russians for Role in Navalny Attack
WHITE HOUSE - For the first time, the administration of President Joe Biden is taking punitive action against Russia.Sanctions were imposed Tuesday on several senior Russian government offic...[read more]
Published: Wed, 03 Mar 2021 06:15:12 GMT
Freedom House: Global Decline In Democracy Has 'Accelerated'
Freedom House said the coronavirus pandemic, economic uncertainty, and conflicts across the world contributed to the decline of global freedom in 2020.In its annual report released on March ...[read more]
Published: Wed, 03 Mar 2021 06:13:10 GMT
US giant Amazon launches Polish site
US e-commerce giant Amazon on Tuesday launched in Poland - one of the last major European countries without a dedicated Amazon site."From today, Polish customers can buy on Amazon.pl and cho...[read more]
Published: Wed, 03 Mar 2021 06:10:43 GMT
Vaccine rollout in Gaza and West Bank: Palestinian Authority to blame
Matthias Kennes, a medic with the humanitarian and political group Doctors without Borders has chronicled his experiences as a medical volunteer working to help Palestinians manage the Covid-19 pan...[read more]
Published: Wed, 03 Mar 2021 02:55:10 GMT
India and Germany play out 1-1 draw
Krefeld [Germany], March 3 (ANI): Indian men's hockey team's second of their four-match tour of Europe ended in a 1-1 draw with both the teams living up to the billing on Tuesday.
Jarmanpreet Singh of...[read more]
Published: Wed, 03 Mar 2021 01:55:20 GMT
ATP roundup: Qualifiers roll in Buenos Aires
All four qualifiers in action Tuesday at the Argentina Open earned first-round wins in Buenos Aires.
In an all-Argentine matchup, qualifier Francisco Cerundolo topped Federico Coria 6-4, 7-5. Qualifi...[read more]
Published: Tue, 02 Mar 2021 23:37:05 GMT
US lawmaker IIhan Omar unveils bill to sanctionMBS
Washington [US], March 3 (ANI): US lawmaker Ilhan Omar on Tuesday introduced a bill to sanction Saudi's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS) for his involvement in the killing of journalist Jamal Kh...[read more]
Published: Tue, 02 Mar 2021 23:05:06 GMT
US Sanctions Russiansfor Role in Navalny Attack
WHITE HOUSE - For the first time, the administration of President Joe Biden is taking punitive action against Russia.Sanctions were imposed Tuesday on several senior Russian government offic...[read more]
Published: Tue, 02 Mar 2021 22:40:26 GMT
WTA roundup: Kristina Mladenovic survives upset bid at Lyon
Fourth-seeded Kristina Mladenovic of France survived a two-hour, 42-minute test in Tuesday's first round to advance in the Lyon Open in France.
Battling Romania's Mihaela Buzarnescu, Mladenovic event...[read more]
Published: Tue, 02 Mar 2021 21:45:23 GMT
Last Soviet Leader Gorbachev Turns 90
Former Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev turned 90 on March 2, receiving greetings from the world leaders as well as the Kremlin.Gorbachev is considered one of the greatest reformers of the 20...[read more]
Published: Tue, 02 Mar 2021 21:05:32 GMT
Macron 'Playing with Fire,' Says France's Leading Left-wing Newspaper
French President Emmanuel Macron is being pulled in contrary political directions, swerving both left and right, as he seeks to work out the political trajectory most likely to secure him reelectio...[read more]
Published: Tue, 02 Mar 2021 19:19:13 GMT
Golf Glance: Tyrrell Hatton defends at Bay Hill
Field Level Media's Golf Glance provides weekly news and storylines from each of the major North American golf tours.
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Published: Tue, 02 Mar 2021 19:10:41 GMT
Doctor who treated Gauteng's patient zero gets Covid-19 jab
Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital treated the first Covid-19 patient in Gauteng last year.The patient, who was present during the...[read more]
Published: Tue, 02 Mar 2021 19:05:09 GMT
Sudan Welcomes First US Navy Ship Visit in Decades
KHARTOUM - U.S. naval forces are visiting Sudan for the first time in decades, following Sudan's removal from the U.S. list of state sponsors of terrorism.Sudanese officials cheerfully welco...[read more]
Published: Tue, 02 Mar 2021 19:05:09 GMT
U.S. sanctions Russian individuals, entities over Navalny poisoning
Published: Tue, 02 Mar 2021 18:54:54 GMT
Top 5 Soviet movies that showed WWII from a different angle
War movies are usually about heavy fighting and loss of life. But WWII became embedded in people's hearts, not only because it was the most devastating and deadly war ever fought on Russian soil, b...[read more]
Published: Tue, 02 Mar 2021 18:27:05 GMT
Commander of Pacific Air Forces calls on IAF Chief
New Delhi [India], March 2 (ANI): General Kenneth Wilsbach, commander of Pacific Air Forces, on Tuesday called on Indian Air Force (IAF) Chief RKS Bhadauria along with his delegation at Air Force Head...[read more]
Published: Tue, 02 Mar 2021 18:19:11 GMT
Taiwan mocks China's plan to build Beijing-Taipei network
Taipei [Taiwan], March 2 (ANI): Taiwanese social media users and politicians on Monday mocked a Chinese plan to construct a transportation network linking Beijing and Taipei, which many people dubbed ...[read more]
Published: Tue, 02 Mar 2021 18:19:11 GMT
Archer Jyothi Surekha sets new national record
Vijayawada (Andhra Pradesh) [India], March 2 (ANI): International archer from the city Vennam Jyothi Surekha, who is representing Petroleum Sports Promotion Board, has been selected for the Indian tea...[read more]
Published: Tue, 02 Mar 2021 18:15:27 GMT
U.S., EU Slap Sanctions On Russia Over Navalny Poisoning, Arrest
The United States and the European Union have announced coordinated sanctions against Russian officials over the poisoning and imprisonment of opposition leader Aleksei Navalny, as the White House ...[read more]
Published: Tue, 02 Mar 2021 18:15:25 GMT
Russian Journalist's Pretrial Detention Extended In Treason Case
MOSCOW -- A court in Moscow has extended the pretrial detention of former journalist Ivan Safronov, who is charged with high treason, an accusation he has rejected outright.The Lefortovo dis...[read more]
Published: Tue, 02 Mar 2021 18:05:28 GMT
As Turkey Reopens, Restaurants Relieved But Doctors Worry
ISTANBUL - Turkish restaurants reopened and many children returned to school on Tuesday after the government announced steps to ease COVID-19 curbs even as cases edged higher, raising concerns in t...[read more]
Published: Tue, 02 Mar 2021 18:05:09 GMT
US Announces Sanctions on Russians for Role in Navalny Attack
The Biden administration Tuesday announced sanctions on several Russian individuals for what it says is their role in the attempted murder of Russian opposition politician Alexey Navalny.The...[read more]
Published: Tue, 02 Mar 2021 16:55:49 GMT
US slaps sanctions against Russian officials
Washington [US], March 2 (ANI): US President Joe Biden's administration has slapped sanctions on seven Russian officials in response to the poisoning and imprisonment of Kremlin critic Alexey Navalny....[read more]
Published: Tue, 02 Mar 2021 16:30:11 GMT
Polish vodka producers expect GI deal to boost access to Chinese market
Published: Tue, 02 Mar 2021 15:18:42 GMT
Indian women's hockey team lose 0-2 to Germany in 3rd game
Dusseldorf [Germany], March 2 (ANI): The Indian women's hockey team impressed in defence but couldn't stop Germany from winning their third consecutive game in the four-match series here in Dusseldorf...[read more]
Published: Tue, 02 Mar 2021 15:18:41 GMT
World TT Contender Doha: Manika, Sreeja in final round
Doha [Qatar], March 2 (ANI): Young India paddler Sreeja Akula outshone a higher-ranked opponent to progress into the last round of the women's singles qualifiers alongside Manika Batra at the World Ta...[read more]
Published: Tue, 02 Mar 2021 14:41:52 GMT
Three possible futures for global climate scepticism
Climate change scepticism has been present in politics for as long as climate change itself. Part of a wider outlook of ...[read more]
Published: Tue, 02 Mar 2021 13:49:08 GMT
Turkmenistan: The long arm of the police state
It is a matter of great frustration to Turkmenistan's government that it cannot easily persecute foreign-based critics.Not that it stops them from trying. And often succeeding.On Febr...[read more]
Published: Tue, 02 Mar 2021 13:46:27 GMT
Turkey Summons Iranian Envoy To Protest Iraq Dispute
Turkey has summoned Iran's envoy to Ankara to demand support in the fight against 'terrorism,' escalating a dispute over Turkey's presence in Iraq.The state news agency Anadolu reported that...[read more]
Published: Tue, 02 Mar 2021 13:46:18 GMT
EU-Armenia Partnership Pact Enters Into Force
An agreement between Armenia and the European Union designed to deepen relations across an array of issues entered into force on March 1.The European Union-Armenia Comprehensive and Enhanced...[read more]
Published: Tue, 02 Mar 2021 13:45:52 GMT
Moscow Court Finds Arrest Warrant For Navalny Associate Lawful
The Moscow City Court has upheld an arrest warrant issued by a lower court last month for Leonid Volkov, a close associate of jailed opposition politician Aleksei Navalny.The warrant for Vol...[read more]
Published: Tue, 02 Mar 2021 13:45:49 GMT
UN Rights Experts Urge International Inquiry Into Navalny Poisoning
Two UN human rights experts have called for an international investigation into the poisoning of Kremlin critic Aleksei Navalny, saying evidence points to the 'very likely involvement' of Russian g...[read more]
Published: Tue, 02 Mar 2021 13:45:47 GMT
Ukrainian Diplomats Accused Of Smuggling Gold, Cash, And Goods
The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) says it has disrupted a ring of former and current Ukrainian diplomats accused of smuggling hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of goods -- including gold a...[read more]
Published: Tue, 02 Mar 2021 13:45:39 GMT
Russia Targets Officers Accused Of Leaking Data On Navalny Poisoning
MOSCOW -- Within four months of falling violently ill on a flight to Moscow from Siberia in August, Russian opposition figure Aleksei Navalny had duped one of his alleged poisoners into confessing ...[read more]
Published: Tue, 02 Mar 2021 13:45:35 GMT
Purported Uzbek Crime Boss Takes Family Feud To Social Media
A reputed crime boss from Uzbekistan has spoken out on social media about a violent family feud that involves the former head of international amateur boxing who is reputed to be one of the world's...[read more]
Published: Tue, 02 Mar 2021 13:45:33 GMT
Slovakia Receives First Delivery Of Russian COVID Vaccine
Slovakia has received its first shipment of 200,000 Sputnik V doses, the second European Union member state to obtain the Russian-made coronavirus vaccine.Slovakia has had the world's highes...[read more]
Published: Tue, 02 Mar 2021 13:45:31 GMT
Pentagon Announces $125 Million Defense Aid Package For Ukraine
The Pentagon has announced a $125 million military aid package for Ukraine that includes two armed patrol boats to help the country defend its territorial waters.In addition to the two Mark ...[read more]
Published: Tue, 02 Mar 2021 13:45:29 GMT
EU, U.S. Expected To Slap Sanctions On Russia Over Navalny Issue
The United States and the European Union are expected to take coordinated action against Russia as soon as March 2 over the nerve-agent poisoning and imprisonment of opposition leader Aleksei Naval...[read more]
Published: Tue, 02 Mar 2021 13:45:28 GMT
EU Envoy In Pristina To Discuss Kosovo-Serbia Normalization Process
PRISTINA -- The European Union's special envoy for talks between Serbia and Kosovo, Miroslav Lajcak, says there is a "clear understanding" among Kosovo's leaders of the importance of EU-mediated no...[read more]
Published: Tue, 02 Mar 2021 13:19:01 GMT
47 dissidents in Hong Kong booked for subversion
Hong Kong, March 2 (ANI): Hong Kong police has charged 47 former opposition lawmakers and activists for conspiring to 'subvert state power' under the draconian national security law in the region.
The...[read more]
Published: Tue, 02 Mar 2021 13:05:26 GMT
International Adoptions in Europe Under Scrutiny
LONDON - International adoptions are under scrutiny after the Netherlands halted them because of an inquiry that revealed serious misconduct. In cases going back decades, fraud, corruption and traf...[read more]
Published: Tue, 02 Mar 2021 12:57:26 GMT
Baloch held protest in Amsterdam
Amsterdam [Netherlands] March 2 (ANI): Baloch political activists organised a protest in front of the Royal Palace in Amsterdam to show their solidarity with the families whose members have been subje...[read more]
Published: Tue, 02 Mar 2021 12:54:47 GMT
How the last of the Romanovs became a popular deck of cards
Russian Style playing cards were the most widely used deck of cards in Soviet times. And yet, few people knew that these cards actually depicted members of the Russian imperial family in the splend...[read more]
Published: Tue, 02 Mar 2021 12:41:08 GMT
Lifting lockdown: how much should we listen to the views of business?
After the long COVID winter, there has been a cautious sense of turning the corner in the UK. The vaccination programme has progressed better than many might have expected, and Prime Minister Boris...[read more]
Published: Tue, 02 Mar 2021 12:35:04 GMT
US to Impose Sanctions Punishing Russia for Navalny's Poisoning
WASHINGTON - The United States is expected to impose sanctions to punish Russia for the poisoning of Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny as early as Tuesday, two sources familiar with the matter said....[read more]