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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.
'Almost Naked' Party Organizer Fined For Discrediting Russian Army.
A Moscow court on April 25 fined Anastasia Ivleyeva, the organizer of a party in December that sparked a scandal, 50,000 rubles ($535) on a charge of discrediting Russia's armed forces. The charge stemmed from her March 2022 online post questioning the Kremlin's decision to launch the invasion of Ukraine. The "Almost Naked" party at a Moscow nightclub in December 2023 caused outrage among lawmakers and pro-Kremlin groups. Ivleyeva and celebrities who attended the party issued apologies amid a wave of official criticism because the party violated "family values." A rapper who attended the event wearing only a sock covering his genitalia was sentenced to 15 days in jail on a hooliganism charge. To read the original story by Current Time, click here .
Poland Joins German, Czech Accusations Of Russian Cyberattacks.
The Polish Foreign Ministry has joined Germany, the Czech Republic, and other nations in condemning alleged cyberattacks by the Russian APT28 group, saying it also was targeted.
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Pakistani Security Forces Reportedly Fire On Protesters Near Afghan Border.
Protesters who have been staging a sit-in at a key border-crossing point in southwestern Pakistan near the border with Afghanistan say that security forces have opened fire on them, killing one and injuring several more.
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Afghanistan's Only Female Diplomat Resigns In India After Gold-Smuggling Allegations.
Afghanistan’s diplomat in India, who was appointed before the Taliban seized power in 2021 and said she was the only woman in the country's diplomatic service, has resigned after being detained for allegedly smuggling gold.
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Russia Puts Ukrainian Leader Zelenskiy On Wanted List.
Russia's Interior Ministry has opened a "criminal case" against Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and placed him on its wanted list, Russian state media reported on May 4.
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Iranian Warship Crosses Equator For First Time
An Iranian warship equipped with drones and missiles has crossed the equator into the Southern Hemisphere for the first time, Iran's IRIB state radio reported on May 4.
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U.S. Senate candidate Angela Alsobrooks discusses Maryland race
Early voting kicked off Thursday in Maryland ahead of the state's primary on May 14. In the race for U.S. Senate, Angela Alsobrooks and U.S. Rep. David Trone are among several candidates vying for the Democratic nomination to succeed retiring Sen....
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5/2: The Daily Report with John Dickerson
John Dickerson reports on protesters' calls for colleges to divestment from Israel, why thousands of migrants are waiting in Mexico, and the new nuclear reactor operating in Georgia. CBS News Streaming Network is the premier 24/7 anchored streamin...
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Abortion emerges as key issue in congressional races.
Abortion is shaping up to be one of the most important issues in many congressional races, including in New York, a state where abortion rights have not been compromised. It's a tricky issue for many Republican congressional candidates there, and ...
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Republican senators take aim at college protests over Israel-Hamas war.
A group of Republican senators is taking aim at college protests across the U.S. Political strategist Ashley Etienne and former Michigan Rep. Fred Upton join "America Decides" to dive into how the demonstrations are playing out on Capitol Hill. CB...
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TIME reporter unpacks Trump's plans for a 2nd term
TIME Magazine spoke with former President Donald Trump about his potential take-two in the Oval Office. Eric Cortellessa, the reporter who interviewed Trump, joins "America Decides" to unpack their conversation. CBS News Streaming Network is the p...
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The Inside Story - World Press Freedom Day
This week on The Inside Story, join us as we delve into the crucial role of a free press in ensuring democracy and transparency around the world. VOA Press Freedom Editor Jessica Jerreat shares the challenges faced by journalists, including the ar...
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