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Poisoned’ Russian Opposition Leader Navalny Rushed To Berlin Hospital

Posted on Saturday, August 22, 2020

Russian opposition politician Alexei Navalny has been airlifted from Russia to a hospital in Berlin for suspected poisoning.

’Russian Opposition Leader Navalny Poisoned’

Posted on Thursday, August 20, 2020

Russian opposition politician Alexei Navalny has been rushed to the intensive care unit of a hospital in Russia’s Siberia region after falling ill from suspected poisoning, his spokeswoman says.

World Bank Chief: COVID May Have Pushed 100M Into Extreme Poverty

Posted on Thursday, August 20, 2020

The coronavirus pandemic may have driven as many as 100 million people back into extreme poverty, World Bank President David Malpass warned Thursday.

Iran Unveils Two New Missiles Amid U.S. Tensions

Posted on Thursday, August 20, 2020

Iran has displayed what it described as two new ballistic and cruise missiles, in defiance to U.S. calls that Tehran halt its missile program.

Church Leaders Urge Prayers For Belarus As Protests Grow

Posted on Thursday, August 20, 2020

Catholic and Orthodox Church leaders call for prayers for the people of Belarus, and urge the government to end a crackdown on opposition supporters.

Trump: US to demand ‘snap back’ of UN sanctions against Iran

Posted on Thursday, August 20, 2020

President Trump said his administration will call for all United Nations sanctions against Iran to be reimposed after the United States failed to extend a U.N. arms embargo.

U.S. ends 3 bilateral agreements with Hong Kong over new law

Posted on Thursday, August 20, 2020

In a move that is expected to further heighten tensions between Washington and Beijing, the Trump administration on Wednesday suspended or terminated three bilateral agreements with Hong Kong.

Hezbollah Has ‘Taken Hostage’ Lebanese People’s Future, Israel Says

Posted on Thursday, August 20, 2020

Israel‘s Foreign Ministry reacted to the verdict in the case of former Lebanese Prime Minister Rafik al-Hariri’s assassination by saying Hezbollah had “taken hostage” the future of the Lebanese people.

DOJ Arrests Former CIA Officer for Chinese Espionage

Posted on Wednesday, August 19, 2020

The Department of Justice on Monday announced the arrest of a former CIA officer on charges of leaking sensitive information to Chinese intelligence officials.

US, Russia still at odds over new nuclear arms treaty

Posted on Wednesday, August 19, 2020

United States and Russia concluded two days of arms control talks Tuesday with the two sides still at odds over the US demand to include China in any new treaty, but showing signs of a possible willingness to…

Japan’s economy suffers sharpest contraction since 2008 financial crisis

Posted on Tuesday, August 18, 2020

Japan’s economy has suffered its strongest contraction, shrinking an annualized 27.8% in April-June amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Reuters reported Monday. This was steeper than the worse decline suffered in the 2008 financial crisis.

Belarus TV Joins Strike As Unrest Spreads

Posted on Tuesday, August 18, 2020

The Belarusian state-run television staff has joined strikes and spreading protests against long-time authoritarian leader Alexander Lukashenko. The unrest erupted in earnest following the August 9 disputed re-election of the president for a sixth term.

US troops attacked in eastern Syria, officials say

Posted on Tuesday, August 18, 2020

U.S. forces stationed in eastern Syria were attacked Monday morning, officials said, reporting no casualties.

Belarus Leader Warns: Russia Provides ‘Security’ As Protests Grow

Posted on Sunday, August 16, 2020

Thousands of demonstrators in Belarus have retaken to the streets to demand that the nation's authoritarian leader resigns after a presidential vote they claimed was rigged. In response, President Alexander Lukashenko declared that Russian leader Vladimir Putin had…

Iran, EU Reject U.S. Plan To Trigger ‘Snapback’ Of Sanctions

Posted on Sunday, August 16, 2020

Iran and the European Union have rejected U.S. President Donald Trump's plan to trigger a "snapback" of sanctions on Iran at the United Nations under a provision of the Iran nuclear deal.

Iran, Turkey lash out at UAE over agreement with Israel

Posted on Sunday, August 16, 2020

Iran and Turkey lashed out at their regional rival the United Arab Emirates on Friday over its decision to normalize diplomatic relations with Israel, accusing it of betraying the Palestinian cause, even as much of the international community…

Iran to Boost Nuclear Fuel Production at Plant Hit by Blast

Posted on Thursday, August 13, 2020

Iran is moving to boost production of nuclear fuel at a key facility struck by apparent sabotage last month.

Beirut blast: US official says FBI will join investigation

Posted on Thursday, August 13, 2020

The FBI will join Lebanese and other international investigators in the probe of the massive explosion at Beirut's port that killed more than 170 people, injured thousands and caused widespread destruction, a U.S. diplomat said Thursday.

NSA, FBI warn of Russian military hackers using new ‘Drovorub’ malware for espionage operations

Posted on Thursday, August 13, 2020

Russian spies are using a new type of malicious software to break into Linux computer systems, the U.S. National Security Agency and FBI warned in a joint alert issued Thursday.

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• Liechtenstein In Shock Over Suspected Murders, Suicide
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