Russia
The Russian prison service transferred Alexei Navalny to hospital
Authorities say Russian opponent Alexei Navalny has been transferred from prison to a hospital for criminals. EU foreign ministers are meeting to discuss the health of critics of the Kremlin, saying …
Russia
The Kremlin welcomed Biden's call for talks, criticizing the sanctions
The Kremlin said Friday that it was "good news" that US President Joe Biden wanted talks with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin but criticized the United States over sanctions on Mosco…
Russia
Ukraine strongly condemned Russia's "open" threats and responded strongly
Ukraine on Thursday accused Russia of threatening to destroy it and warned Moscow that any escalation of hostilities would be met with a full military response. Tensions have risen again in a long-ru…
Russia
The Biden administration has called for new sanctions on Russia over its use of cyber security and electoral fraud
The Biden administration on Thursday imposed new sanctions on Moscow over alleged election interference and alleged cybertech interference. Today, the US Treasury Department's Office for the Cont…
Russia
Russian President Putin received a second COVID-19 vaccine shot
MOSCOW (AP) - Russian President Vladimir Putin said Wednesday he received his second COVID-19 vaccine three weeks after receiving his first dose. The Russian leader announced his intention to attend …
EU
EU bans elite commanders, seven others during 2019 protests
BRUSSELS (Reuters) - The European Union (EU) has imposed sanctions on eight Iranian militia commanders and police chiefs, including the head of the Elite Revolutionary Guards, over a deadly crackdown…
Russia
3 Russian nuclear submarines simultaneously punch through Arctic ice
Three Russian submarines made their way to the surface several feet apart in the Arctic, several feet of sea ice - one of the most difficult naval maneuvers has been achieved. A video released by R…
EU
Leaders from 23 countries have backed the idea of a pandemic deal for future emergencies
On Tuesday, leaders of 23 countries and the World Health Organization backed the idea of an international agreement that would help the world tackle future health-related coronavirus epidemics. The…
EU
Russia will test the 'Sputnik Light' Covid vaccine to take it further
Russia has conducted a clinical trial of a dose of "Sputnik Light" version of its Coronavirus vaccine, officials said Monday, explaining possible "temporary" solutions to he…
EU
'Sorry Amazon': French supermarket steps up for local booksellers
Leading French supermarket chain China announced on Thursday that it would share its online retail network with shuttered bookstores and other local businesses, and expressed displeasure at Amazon…
EU
Hungarian minister tested positive for the virus during a visit to Southeast Asia
Hungary's the foreign minister has tested positive for the coronavirus in Thailand, the state's health minister said on Wednesday when he withdrew from a meeting with Cambodian Prime Minister…
EU
The Vatican says the pope was ousted’ in the context of a gay couple
The Vatican has overtaken Pope Francis' remarks in support of gay unions, saying the pope's words have been removed’ from the context. In a documentary aired for the first time on Octob…
EU
Vienna attack: Arrest comes after four people were killed’ in the firing of 'Islamist terrorism'
Austrian police have made several arrests at the address of a suspected Islamic State sympathizer who shot dead at least four people in Vienna on Monday night. Two men and two women died of the…
