Radio Free Europe
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.
Belarusian Nobel Peace Laureate Byalyatski's Wife To Accept Award For Him.
Belarusian human rights activist Ales Byalyatski in 2020
The wife of jailed Belarusian activist Ales Byalyatski will accept the Nobel Peace Prize on her husband's behalf at the ceremony planned for Oslo City Hall on December 9, according to the organizers' official website . The 60-year-old Byalyatski was awarded the prize in October along with the persecuted Russian rights group Memorial and the Ukrainian Center for Civil Liberties, which documents alleged war crimes amid Russia's invasion. He has been in pretrial custody for 16 months, and has survived beatings and multiple imprisonments.
Rights Watchdog Calls On EU States, Turkey Not To Return Tajik Dissidents.
Human Rights Watch (HRW) has called on several EU countries and Turkey to refrain from sending Tajik dissidents taking shelter in their countries back to Tajikistan.
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Rain-Related Incidents Kill 39 In Pakistan, Officials Say.
Heavy rains and thunderstorms that hit several parts of Pakistan have killed 39 people and injured dozens more over the past few days, local officials said.
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Floods Prompt Evacuation Of Town In Russia's Tyumen Region.
Authorities in Russia's Western Siberian region of Tyumen have urged the residents of Ishim to evacuate as the city is expected to be inundated with water in the coming hours.
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Several Arrested As Georgians Protest 'Foreign Agents' Bill.
Thousands of Georgians protested a controversial "foreign agents" bill that has roiled the Caucasus nation as lawmakers from the ruling party gave it an initial green light despite scuffles in parliament.
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Ukraine Downs All Nine Drones Launched By Russia
Ukrainian air defense systems shot down all nine drones launched by Russia at Ukraine's territory early on April 16, the country's air force said in a statement.
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Sky News special programme on the Iranian attack on Israel.
Watch a Sky News special programme on the Iranian attack on Israel on Saturday night. After seizing a ship linked to Israel, Iran went on to launch a missile and drone attack on the country overnight. Analysts have suggested the military action wa...
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Iranian missile falls in Iraq
Iraqi media reported part of an Iranian missile has been found in the Soran district of Irbil in the semi-autonomous Kurdish region of Iraq following Iran's direct attack on Israel. #shorts #skynews #iraq SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel for more ...
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PM confirms RAF shot down 'a number of drones' in Iran's attack on Israel.
UK jets shot down "a number of drones" launched by Iran in its attack on Israel on Saturday night, Rishi Sunak has said. The prime minister said "the fallout for regional stability would be hard to overstate" had Iran's attack on Israel been succe...
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Sky News at Ten: Sunday 14 April 2024
Watch News at Ten for a roundup of today's top stories from the UK and across the world. At 10.30pm, we will be reviewing tomorrow's front pages in Sky Papers. Read more on tonight's stories #SkyNews #NewsatTen #News #SkyPapers SUBSCRIBE to our Yo...
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Iran looks at Biden and sees ‘complete and total weakness’: Expert.
Rabbi Aryeh Lightstone, former advisor to U.S. Israeli Ambassador David Friedman, joins ‘Fox & Friends Weekend’ to weigh in on Iran’s latest drone attack against Israel. #foxnews Subscribe to Fox News! Watch more Fox News Video: Watch Fox News Cha...
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Iranian crowds cheer missile & drone attack on Israel - as Netanyahu thanks UK for protection.
Iranians descended on the streets of Tehran on Sunday (April 14) to celebrate Iran's attack against Israel that killed one little girl. While some citizens joined the celebrations in vehicles, beeping their horns and waving flags out of windows, o...
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