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Two Noted Russia Critics In Kazakhstan Handed Lengthy Prison Terms.

ALMATY, Kazakhstan -- Two Kazakh bloggers known for their criticism of Moscow, including Russia's ongoing invasion of Ukraine, have been handed lengthy prison terms because of their online posts.
The Almaly district court in the Central Asian nation's largest city, Almaty, sentenced Marghulan Boranbai and Danat Namazbaev to five years in prison each after finding them guilty on March 14 of inciting hatred between Kazakhs and Russians. Boranbai, who is also known for his articles criticizing corruption among top officials in Kazakhstan, was also found guilty of calling for the illegal seizure of power in his country. The defendants pleaded not guilty and their lawyers told RFE/RL that the court's ruling will be appealed. The bloggers have criticized Russia's policies, including Moscow's annexation of Ukraine's Crimea and Moscow’s support of pro-Russia separatists in Ukraine's east, as well as Russia's ongoing invasion of Ukraine.

The have also been critical of Russia's policies towards it neighbors, including Kazakhstan and Ukraine, calling on Kazakh authorities to avoid any moves to integrate with Russia.
The probe against Boranbai and Namazbaev was launched in 2019 over their posts on Facebook.

Sean  «Diddy»  Combs' lawyer slams raids at Los Angeles, Miami homes.

Sean «Diddy» Combs' lawyer slams raids at Los Angeles, Miami homes.

A lawyer representing Sean "Diddy" Combs called the raids at the musician's Los Angeles and Miami homes a "gross overuse of military-level force." The raids were part of a possible ongoing sex trafficking investigation, U.S. officials confirmed Mo...

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Drone Footage Shows Collapsed Baltimore Bridge After Cargo Ship Collision #shorts - VOA News.

Drone Footage Shows Collapsed Baltimore Bridge After Cargo Ship Collision #shorts - VOA News.

Drone footage showed the collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore on Tuesday, March 26, 2024, after a cargo vessel collided into it. The search for the bodies of six workers presumed killed after the collapse of a major bridge in the easter...

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NFL approves new kickoff rules to boost returns and improve safety.

NFL approves new kickoff rules to boost returns and improve safety.

The NFL approved a major rule change that will revamp how kickoffs are structured. The move is intended to last one year before the league can decide wether to keep the new rules, change them or get rid of them altogether. » Subscribe to NBC News:...

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How the Baltimore bridge collapse could impact the economy.

How the Baltimore bridge collapse could impact the economy.

The bridge collapse is also disrupting transportation and shipping. What does that mean for the economy? Business reporter Alexis Christoforous has the details. Subscribe to ABC News on YouTube: Watch 24/7 coverage of breaking news and live events...

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Video shows aftermath of raids on 'Diddy' Combs' homes.

Video shows aftermath of raids on 'Diddy' Combs' homes.

Attorney Mark Geragos gives his perspective on the raids of Sean 'Diddy' Combs' Los Angeles and Miami properties and discusses a new Fox Nation special on the Menendez brothers. #FoxNews Subscribe to Fox News! Watch more Fox News Video: Watch Fox ...

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How Baltimore bridge collapse will impact economy, supply chain.

How Baltimore bridge collapse will impact economy, supply chain.

The Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse will have an enormous economic impact on the Port of Baltimore. CBS News' Ramy Inocencio reports on the potential financial losses. CBS News Streaming Network is the premier 24/7 anchored streaming news servic...

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