Month: February 2024

Read MoreSarah Rainsford on how Putin’s opponent never abandoned his belief in “the beautiful Russia of the future”.Sarah Rainsford on how Putin’s opponent never abandoned his belief in “the beautiful Russia of the future”.

Read More NEW YORK, Feb 16 (IPS) – In the realm of public discourse, non-profit organizations often serve as the torchbearers of societal change, championing causes ranging from environmental conservation to social justice. Yet, beneath the altruistic facade lies a complex interplay of interests, where non-profit funding emerges as a potent tool for shaping the…

Read MoreOne woman died and more than 20 others were injured when gunfire erupted at the Kansas City parade.One woman died and more than 20 others were injured when gunfire erupted at the Kansas City parade.

Read MoreRussian opposition leader Alexey Navalny died in a Russian penal colony, Russian prison authorities said Friday.Russian opposition leader Alexey Navalny died in a Russian penal colony, Russian prison authorities said Friday.

Read More Volodymyr Zelensky said it was “obvious” Vladimir Putin was directly behind the death of Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny. Volodymyr Zelensky said it was “obvious” Vladimir Putin was directly behind the death of Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny.

Read MoreTaylor Swift has donated $100,000 to the family of Lisa Lopez-Galvan, the woman killed in the shooting at the Kansas City Chiefs’ Super Bowl victory paradeTaylor Swift has donated $100,000 to the family of Lisa Lopez-Galvan, the woman killed in the shooting at the Kansas City Chiefs’ Super Bowl victory parade

Read More US President calls for Congress to honour Russian opposition leader by approving funds for Ukraine’s defence against Moscow US President calls for Congress to honour Russian opposition leader by approving funds for Ukraine’s defence against Moscow

Read MoreThe U-turn comes after Senegal’s top court ruled attempts to delay February’s poll “unconstitutional”.The U-turn comes after Senegal’s top court ruled attempts to delay February’s poll “unconstitutional”.

Read MoreFurther damage is reported at Nasser, as Israel says it has captured 7 October attackers there.Further damage is reported at Nasser, as Israel says it has captured 7 October attackers there.

Read More Amina Noor travelled from north London with the child to Kenya where the procedure was carried out in 2006 A woman who was found guilty of handing over a three-year-old British girl for female genital mutilation (FGM) during a trip to Kenya has been jailed for seven years. Amina Noor, 40, was convicted…

Read More Police say formal identification is still to take place but family are being supported after teenager was attacked in Rawnsley Park The 16-year-old boy who died after being stabbed in Bristol by two masked attackers has been named. Avon and Somerset police said that while formal identification had yet to take place, officers…

Read MoreArmy arrests 20 people in the raid, saying some were involved in Hamas’s October 7 attacks on Israel.Army arrests 20 people in the raid, saying some were involved in Hamas’s October 7 attacks on Israel.

Read More Moscow is currently “trapped” in the Ukraine conflict, John Kirby has claimed The US does not believe Russia poses a direct threat to NATO’s eastern flank in the near future, White House National Security Council spokesman John Kirby told Polish news outlet Interia on Friday. Kirby was asked about the possibility of a…

Read MorePutin “will be held accountable,” the wife of Alexey Navalny says following her husband’s death.Putin “will be held accountable,” the wife of Alexey Navalny says following her husband’s death.

Read More Ex-president favors ban with exceptions for rape, incest and to save mother’s life, NYT says, but won’t discuss until after primary Donald Trump likes the idea of a national ban on abortion past 16 weeks of pregnancy with exceptions for rape, incest, and to save the life of the mother, the New York…

Read More A New York City subway performer has shared footage of the moment he was struck from behind in the head, in an unprovoked attack. A New York City subway performer has shared footage of the moment he was struck from behind in the head, in an unprovoked attack.

Read More Trump faces a potential $370m fine and a lifetime ban on doing real estate in New York; Trump Georgia prosecutor won’t take stand again after fiery first day Ruling expected in Donald Trump’s $370m New York fraud trial Some relief today for President Joe Biden’s reelection bid: Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin isn’t going…

Read More Husam Zomlot says family members who died while sheltering in city include seven-year-old twins and 15-month-old The Palestinian ambassador to the UK has said eight of his relatives who were sheltering in the southern Gaza town of Rafah have been killed in an Israeli strike. Husam Zomlot identified a girl in a distressing…

Read MoreThreats of a full-scale military operation aim to depopulate Gaza and help Netanyahu cling to power, analysts say.Threats of a full-scale military operation aim to depopulate Gaza and help Netanyahu cling to power, analysts say.

Read More Leading members of party’s One Nation caucus caution against any ‘attempt to become the Reform party’ UK politics live – latest updates Rishi Sunak has been warned by leading One Nation group Conservatives it would be “politically disastrous” to veer further to the right after two heavy byelection losses to Labour. The prime…

Read More UNITED NATIONS, Feb 16 (IPS) – The United Nations is heading towards a severe cash crisis forcing the world body “to implement aggressive cash conservation measures to avert a default in meeting the legal obligations of the Organization”. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has drawn attention to “the unfortunate deteriorating financial situation of our regular…

Read MoreRussian opposition leader Alexey Navalny looked happy and healthy a day before prison authorities say he died after collapsing on a walk.Russian opposition leader Alexey Navalny looked happy and healthy a day before prison authorities say he died after collapsing on a walk.

Read MoreHealth officials say five patients died after their oxygen ran out in southern Gaza’s main hospital that was stormed by Israeli troops.Health officials say five patients died after their oxygen ran out in southern Gaza’s main hospital that was stormed by Israeli troops.

Read More Yulia Navalny has warned Vladimir Putin and “his friends that they will not go unpunished” in her first comments since her husband Alexei was announced dead. Yulia Navalny has warned Vladimir Putin and “his friends that they will not go unpunished” in her first comments since her husband Alexei was announced dead.

Read MoreU.S. officials have confirmed intelligence indicating Russia is advancing in the development of a nuclear-capable weapon aimed at destroying American satellites in space. This comes following a top-secret Russian satellite launch last week.U.S. officials have confirmed intelligence indicating Russia is advancing in the development of a nuclear-capable weapon aimed at destroying American satellites in…

Read More Alexei Navalny’s wife fought back tears as she spoke out for the first time on her husband’s reported death on Friday, 16 February. Alexei Navalny’s wife fought back tears as she spoke out for the first time on her husband’s reported death on Friday, 16 February.

Read More Christian Brückner is charged with three counts of rape and two counts of sexual abuse of children Christian Brückner, the main suspect in the disappearance of the UK toddler Madeleine McCann, has appeared in court in Germany over sexual assault and rape charges in separate cases. The 47-year-old appeared in court in Braunschweig,…

Read MoreNavalny was Putin’s fiercest political opponent, galvanising Russians who otherwise saw no option to the president.Navalny was Putin’s fiercest political opponent, galvanising Russians who otherwise saw no option to the president.

Read MoreRussian prison officials have announced the death of Alexey Navalny, the nation’s most prominent opposition leader. A spokesman for Navalny says they are still trying to confirm his death.Russian prison officials have announced the death of Alexey Navalny, the nation’s most prominent opposition leader. A spokesman for Navalny says they are still trying to…

Read More The oppositon leader has been in jail since returning to Russia in 2021 The oppositon leader has been in jail since returning to Russia in 2021

Read More The oppositon leader, 47, had been Vladimir Putin’s most prominent critic for more than a decade and was being held in jail about 40 miles north of Arctic Circle The oppositon leader, 47, had been Vladimir Putin’s most prominent critic for more than a decade and was being held in jail about 40…

Read More The jailed Russian opposition leader ‘felt unwell’ after a walk on Friday, and ‘almost immediately lost consciousness’, according to the prison service The jailed Russian opposition leader ‘felt unwell’ after a walk on Friday, and ‘almost immediately lost consciousness’, according to the prison service

Read More Fierce critic of Russian president Vladimir Putin had been in ill health while serving 19-year sentence on charges of extremism Fierce critic of Russian president Vladimir Putin had been in ill health while serving 19-year sentence on charges of extremism

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Read MoreJailed Russian politician and Putin critics Alexei Navalny has died, Russia’s prison service says.Jailed Russian politician and Putin critics Alexei Navalny has died, Russia’s prison service says.