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.
Aliyev Rejects Criticism Over Arrest Of Journalists In Azerbaijan.
Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev on April 26 rejected criticism over the arrests of journalists and said the fact that people had access to the Internet meant press freedom was assured. "We must protect our media landscape from external negative influences just like any other country, and everyone must comply with the laws," Aliyev told a joint news conference with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz during a visit to Berlin. Asked to respond to allegations that journalists' rights are being violated, Aliyev said it would be unfair to criticize Azerbaijan, which has hundreds of media organizations and no censorship. To read the full story on RFE/RL's Azerbaijani Service, click here .
Uzbekistan Posthumously Exonerates 198 People Repressed During Soviet Era.
The Supreme Court of Uzbekistan has exonerated posthumously 198 individuals convicted by Soviet regime in the 1920-1930s for "counter-revolutionary actions, armed uprisings, terrorism, banditry and espionage, and anti-Soviet activities."
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Ukraine Says Russian FSB Plan To Kill Zelenskiy 'Thwarted'.
Ukraine's Security Service said on May 7 it detained members of a network of agents of Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB) that planned to assassinate President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and other top officials.
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Siberian Psychologist Jailed In Absentia Over Anti-War Stance.
A court in the Siberian city of Omsk has sentenced psychologist Olga Belova to six years in prison in absentia on a charge of distributing "deliberately false" information about Russia's armed forces motivated by political hatred.
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Two More Belarusian Activists Go On Trial
Two Belarusian activists went on trial in Minsk on May 7 in separate cases amid a continuing crackdown on dissent.
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Vulnerable Moldova Tightens Energy Cooperation With Norway.
Norway and Moldova on May 7 signed a memorandum of understanding to tighten cooperation in the energy sector aimed at securing supply in the eastern European country that is trying to end its long-standing reliance on Russia.
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This isn’t going to end unless we have a president who says enough is enough: Bruce.
Fox News contributor Tammy Bruce weighs in on former President Trump's potential V.P. list, whether it's time to 'clean house' within the government and details her new book. Subscribe to Fox News! Watch more Fox News Video: Watch Fox News Channel...
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Why aren't there more Polish candidates in Irish elections?.
As one of the largest minorities in Ireland the Polish community have been under represented in politics here over the last 20 years. Video: Enda O'Dowd
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Israel: Netanyahu's government votes to ban Al Jazeera - DW News.
Benjamin Netanyahu's government has voted to ban the Qatari broadcaster Al Jazeera from operating in Israel. The decision follows a law passed by the Israeli Knesset that allows the temporary closure of foreign broadcasters considered to pose a se...
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Sky News Breakfast: Monday 6 May 2024
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Sky News at Ten - Sunday 5 May 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 #SkyNews #NewsatTen...
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Flood alerts in effect for over 21 million people in Texas, Oklahoma.
ABC News’ Somara Theodore reports on the catastrophic weather conditions in Texas and Oklahoma, where close to 2 feet of rain has fallen in some areas over the last five days.
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