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Russia far east protest over Khabarovsk governor’s arrest
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Russia: Huge protests erupt over governor’s arrest linked to historic murders
A Moscow court has ordered Sergei Furgal to be held in pre-trial detention for months for his alleged involvement in several murders. The move angered his supporters, who took to the streets, shouting “Putin’s a thief!”
How Putin pushed aside the oligarchs and made Russia his own
An alliance between security services and the mob aided his rise, Catherine Belton writes.
Netherlands to take Russia to European court over MH17 downing
By taking the case to the European Court of Human Rights, the Dutch government said it hopes to achieve “truth, justice and accountability” for the 298 victims. The Malaysia Airlines passenger jet was shot down in 2014.
Danish nod gives Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline fresh traction
The Danish Energy Agency has greenlighted the use of Russian ships that could speed up execution of the controversial Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline. US sanctions, however, may still put a dampener on the project.
Russian space official charged with treason
An adviser to the director of Russia’s state space corporation has been detained on treason charges
Brazil’s President Bolsonaro Goes Through Another Coronavirus Scare
Does Bolsonaro finally have the coronavirus,, after months of playing Russian roulette with Covid-19?
Russian billionaire offers to buy two statues BLM protesters want removed from US cities
Businessman Andrey Filatov, 48, who runs the Art Russe Foundation – focusing on the preservation of soviet-era art – has made an offer for two statues US officials backed for removal.
Chechen exiles are being hunted down. Often, the trail leads back to Russia.
A blogger gunned down Saturday in Austria was the latest victim. Russia denied charges of involvement in the wave of killings.
Coronavirus updates: Scientists call on WHO to recognize airborne threat; India’s cases surpass Russia’s
The coronavirus has infected more than 11.47 million people around the world as of Monday, killing at least 534,784 people.
Garry Kasparov: Russian democracy is a farce. Putin wants the same fate for America
The Kremlin bullied and bribed Russians to the ballot box again on Wednesday, the latest episode of what long ago became a painful mockery of democracy. Democracy means choices, and there has been no real choice in Russia for many years. All roads, all votes, lead to Vladimir Putin.
If you’re over 75, catching covid-19 can be like playing Russian roulette
Are you hiding from covid-19? I am. The reason is simple: the high chance of death from the virus. I was reminded of the risk last week by this report from the New York City health department and Columbia University which estimated that on average, between March and May, the chance of dying if you get infected…
As Hong Kong autonomy bill moves to Donald Trump’s desk, analysts focus on his previous reluctance to use sanctions
As US President Donald Trump faces pressure from rare bipartisan US congressional support for a bill authorising sanctions against officials deemed to have eroded Hong Kong’s autonomy, legal analysts are attempting to predict what exactly the American leader – who has shown a reluctance to dole out hard-hitting sanctions on China and Russia – will do next.On […]
How Will CNN’s Jake Tapper Be Remembered In 30 Years?
Tapper talks the most recent Trump-Russia scandal, his new book, and CNN’s role in the president’s rise.
Bundesliga transfer blog: Leroy Sane joins Bayern Munich
Leroy Sane is returning to Germany after spending four seasons in the Premier League. Achraf Hakimi is on his way to Italy after two seasons with Borussia Dortmund. Follow DW for the latest transfer news and rumors.
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