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RFE/RL journalists report the news in 22 countries where a free press is banned by the government or not fully established, including Iran, Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Russia.
Kremlin Confirms Russian Peacekeepers Leaving Nagorno-Karabakh.
The Kremlin has confirmed that Russian peacekeepers are leaving Azerbaijan's once-breakaway region of Nagorno-Karabakh. On April 17, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told journalists Azerbaijani media reports saying that Russian troops had started leaving the region were true. Armenia has criticized Russian peacekeepers deployed to the once mostly ethnic Armenian-populated Nagorno-Karabakh for failing to stop Azerbaijan’s lightning offensive in September 2023 that ended with Baku regaining control over the region that for three decades had been under ethnic Armenians’ control. To read the original story by RFE/RL's Azerbaijani Service, click here .
Georgian Parliament Pushes 'Foreign Agents' Bill Despite Mass Protests, Western Warnings.
Georgia's parliament is set to vote on the second reading of a so-called "foreign agents" bill -- regarded by many as mirroring one used by the Kremlin to silence its critics -- amid growing protests and Western warnings that the law is undemocratic.
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7 Killed In Attack On Afghan Mosque
Seven people were killed in an attack on a Shi'ite mosque in Afghanistan's Herat Province late on April 29.
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Ex-NSA Employee Who Tried To Spy For Russia Sentenced To 21 Years.
A cyber specialist who briefly worked at the top secret U.S. National Security Agency (NSA) was sentenced on April 29 to more than 21 years in prison for attempting to spy for Russia, the Justice Department said.
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Duchess Sophie Visits Ukraine In First Trip By British Royal Since Start Of War.
Sophie, Britain's duchess of Edinburgh, has visited Ukraine, meeting with President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and his wife in the first trip to the country by a British royal since the conflict with Russia began.
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Russian Envoy Meets Sudan's Army Commander In Show Of Support.
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Bogdanov visited Sudan on April 29 in a signal of support for the Sudanese Army, which is locked in a war with the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces.
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Rishi Sunak questioned on general election, defence spending and Rwanda scheme by Trevor Phillips.
The prime minister appeared on Sunday Morning With Trevor Phillips in an exclusive interview. Rishi Sunak refused to rule out a general election in July, and said migrants going to Ireland is proof that his Rwanda scheme is working. Follow live up...
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Hamas releases video of hostages urging Gaza cease-fire deal - DW News.
The release of a new video by Hamas showing two hostages being held in Gaza has renewed pressure on Israel's government to secure the release of all remaining captives. Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz suggested a planned assault on Rafah coul...
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Did #BringBackOurGirls Teach the Wrong Lessons?
10 years ago, hundreds of Chibok schoolgirls in Nigeria were abducted and held hostage by the terrorist group Boko Haram. The quest to rescue them captured the world’s attention, aided by pleas from high-profile figures and a viral hashtag online....
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Labour 'fed up' waiting for a general election and call for public ownership of railways.
Shadow health secretary Wes Streeting MP says Dr Dan Poulter's defection to Labour shows the 'disillusionment of millions of Conservative voters'. Mr Streeting also criticises the Rwanda policy, saying that "even if the scheme is working at the PM...
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Kate & Wills' wedding anniversary will be 'very different to usual' after 'difficult year'.
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Dust devil caught on camera carrying away bouncy house.
A California family was enjoying time outside when a dust devil lifted their inflatable jumper and trampoline. Subscribe to ABC News on YouTube: Watch 24/7 coverage of breaking news and live events on ABC News Live: Watch full episodes of World Ne...
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