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Russia's Novaya Gazeta Fined Over Interview With Cleric Condemning War In Ukraine.
Novaya gazeta began publishing a European version in Riga in May 2022.
A Moscow court has ordered the independent newspaper Novaya gazeta to pay a 500,000-ruble ($7,300) fine for publishing a December interview with an Orthodox cleric who condemned Russia's ongoing invasion of Ukraine. The court said on January 18 the paper was guilty of discrediting Russia's armed forces. In September, the newspaper was fined 400,000 rubles over materials published in its new project, Novaya rasskaz-gazeta. In November, Russian authorities blocked access to Novaya gazeta's website. In March, the newspaper suspended publication online and in print following Russia's strict new censorship laws. To read the original story by RFE/RL's Russian Service, click here .
Bulgaria Seizes Heroin Worth Nearly $9 million In Truck Heading From Iran To Western Europe.
Bulgarian customs officials say they seized 403 kilograms of heroin found in a truck with Turkish registration en route from Iran to Western Europe.
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Deadly Blast At Iraq Army Base Amid Israel-Iran Tensions.
One person was killed and eight wounded in an overnight explosion at an Iraqi military base housing a coalition of pro-Iranian armed groups, officials said on April 20.
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Iran Downplays Impact Of Israel's Reported Retaliatory Air Attack.
Tehran has downplayed the scope and impact of a reported Israeli attack on targets inside Iran that appeared to be in retaliation for an unprecedented air attack the Islamic republic launched last weekend on its sworn enemy amid signs that an esca...
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Ukraine Shoots Down 2 Of 7 Russian Missiles As Russia Says It Downs 50 Ukrainian Drones.
Russian troops launched seven missiles from Belgorod region and the Black Sea at targets in Ukraine on April 20, the Ukrainian Air Force reported.
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U.S. House On Brink Of Approving Crucial Ukraine Aid
The House of Representatives is to vote on April 20 on a $95 billion aid package for Ukraine, Israel, and other U.S. allies after Democrats and Republicans finally joined together behind the legislation following months of Republican opposition ov...
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Student 'deeply disturbed' by Columbia anti-Israel protests.
Daniella Symonds, who attends Columbia University, joined 'Fox & Friends' to discuss surging antisemitism on campus and why she is 'scared' for the future of America. #FoxNews Subscribe to Fox News! Watch more Fox News Video: Watch Fox News Channe...
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Juror excused after concerns over aspects of identity made public.
As Juror No. 2 was excused, another possible juror may have to be let go due to other possible issues. 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 News Tonig...
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911 outages reported in at least 4 states
Multiple police forces reported that their 911 phone lines were down, including South Dakota, a county in Nebraska, a police force in Del Rio, Texas, and two departments in Nevada, including Las Vegas.
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Trump asks GOP candidates for a cut to use his name.
Donald Trump's campaign is asking Republican candidates and committees using the former president's name and likeness to fundraise to give at least 5% of what they raise to the campaign, according to a letter obtained by CNN. CNN's Steve Contorno ...
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Why Israel’s ultra-Orthodox Jews might soon have to serve in the military - DW News.
Since Israel’s founding, ultra-Orthodox Jews in the country have been exempt from serving in the military so they can better devote themselves to religious study. Today they number some 66,000 but last month, Israel's top court effectively lifted ...
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Protests erupt outside Columbia University after president's tense hearing on Capitol Hill.
Pro-Palestinian and pro-Israel protesters gathered outside Columbia University Wednesday after a tense hearing on Capitol Hill over antisemitism on campus. The university’s president faced questions from House lawmakers. Each weekday morning, "CBS...
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