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Switzerland expands Russia sanctions list, adding Wagner group and Russian news agency RIA
World
April 20, 2023
Switzerland expands Russia sanctions list, adding Wagner group and Russian news agency RIA
Switzerland is extending its list of sanctions relating to Russia to include the Wagner private military group and state news…
Journalist sentenced to 6 years in prison for reporting on Mariupol theater strike, state media says
World
February 15, 2023
Journalist sentenced to 6 years in prison for reporting on Mariupol theater strike, state media says
A Russian court has sentenced journalist Maria Ponomarenko to six years in prison for a Telegram post that the court…
Electronic registration for border crossing slots, state media reports
World
January 24, 2023
Electronic registration for border crossing slots, state media reports
Russian lawmakers have drafted a bill requiring citizens to register online to book a specific date and time for crossing…
Russia appoints new commander for its Black Sea fleet
World
August 19, 2022
Russia appoints new commander for its Black Sea fleet
Russian has appointed a new commander for its Black Sea fleet based in annexed Crimea, state news agency TASS reported…
Sudanese security forces fire teargas at anti-coup protesters – witnesses
Middle East
January 10, 2022
Sudanese security forces fire teargas at anti-coup protesters – witnesses
KHARTOUM, Jan 9 (Reuters) – Sudanese security forces fired teargas at activists protesting in their thousands against the country’s military…
Qatar registers its first four cases of Omicron – QNA
Middle East
December 18, 2021
Qatar registers its first four cases of Omicron – QNA
CAIRO, Dec 17 (Reuters) – Qatar has registered its first four cases of the new COVID-19 variant Omicron, the state…