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Lithuanian Lawmakers Designate Russia's Wagner Group As 'Terrorist Organization'.
The Lithuanian parliament's resolution says that Wagner troops have been committing "numerous crimes" since the beginning of the war in Ukraine. (file photo)
Lithuania's parliament -- the Seimas -- has designated the Russian armed group Wagner PMC, which is fighting in Ukraine, as a "terrorist organization." The resolution approved on March 14 said fighters from Wagner "pose a threat to state and public security." The parliamentary resolution alleges that since the beginning of the war Wagner troops have been committing "numerous crimes," including killing and torturing civilians and hitting civilian targets -- which could be equated with terrorism. The document calls for other countries to follow Lithuania's example. To read the original story by RFE/RL's Russian Service, click here .
Srebrenica Genocide Must Be Condemned, Denial Banned, 2 Members Of Bosnian Presidency Tell UN.
The 1995 genocide in Srebrenica must be globally condemned, support for victims must be expressed, and denial of genocide and glorification of war criminals be banned to prevent future similar tragedies, two members of the tripartite presidency of...
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U.S. National Dies In Occupied Donetsk, Says Russian Journalist
Russell Bentley, a U.S. national, has died in the Russian-controlled city of Donetsk in Ukraine, Margarita Simonyan, the head of Russia's state media outlet RT, wrote on Telegram on April 19.
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Imprisoned Mother Of Chechen Activists Loses Bid For Early Release For Health Reasons.
Zarema Musayeva, the imprisoned mother of three self-exiled outspoken Chechen opposition activists, has lost a bid for early release because of her medical condition after health officials in Russia's North Caucasus region of Chechnya changed her ...
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Ukraine, Israel Aid Advances In Rare House Vote As Democrats Help Republicans.
With rare bipartisan momentum, the U.S. House of Representatives pushed ahead on April 19 on a foreign aid package of $95 billion for Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan, and humanitarian support as a robust coalition of lawmakers helped it clear a procedural...
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Detained Former Karabakh Separatist Official Begins Hunger Strike, Says Family.
Ruben Vardanian, a former Russian citizen of Armenian descent who served as prime minister in the de facto government of the breakaway region of Nagorno-Karabakh, has begun a hunger strike in a Baku prison, his family said on April 19.
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Pelosi slams 'Putin caucus' within House GOP
CNN's Abby Phillip speaks with Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-CA), the House Speaker emerita, about Ukraine aid. #CNN #News
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Climate change may drive millions of species to extinction.
At least a million species may disappear from Earth in coming decades due to a warming climate, but scientists are using a range of tools to protect plants and animals. CBS News environmental correspondent David Schechter reports. CBS News Streami...
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USC cancels valedictorian’s speech citing security concerns.
ABC News’ Phil Lipof spoke with pro-Palestinian University of Southern California valedictorian Asna Tabassum about the controversy surrounding her canceled graduation speech. —–– Subscribe to ABC News on YouTube: Watch 24/7 coverage of breaking n...
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Sean Hannity: Biden made a fatal mistake
Fox News host Sean Hannity says he cannot name any accomplishments from the president over the past four years on 'Hannity.' Subscribe to Fox News! Watch more Fox News Video: Watch Fox News Channel Live: FOX News Channel (FNC) is a 24-hour all-enc...
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Inside Iran's arsenal after attack on Israel
Iran launched more than 300 retaliatory drones and missiles on Israel in response to Israel's suspected attack on its consulate in Syria. NBC News' Gadi Schwartz breaks down what we know about Iran's weaponry. » Subscribe to NBC News: NBC News Di...
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Volcano eruption forces thousands to evacuate
At least 11,000 people were forced to evacuate after a volcano erupted in Indonesia. The government is encouraging residents to leave with fears that part of the volcano could break off into the ocean and trigger a tsunami. » Subscribe to NBC News...
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