Allies of Russia’s Navalny get years in prison as part of a widening crackdown on dissent.
New York Times Lilia Chanуsheva and Rustem Mulyukov are the first of Mr. Navalny’s organization to be convicted of charges related to national security since the Russian government declared his group an “extremist organization.” https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/14/world/europe/navalny-chanysheva-prison.html
Read MorePope Francis expected to be released from hospital in coming days following abdominal surgery
Fox News Pope Francis is expected to be released from the hospital “in the coming days,” as he recovers well and without complications from abdominal surgery last week, the Vatican said Wednesday. In his daily medical update, Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni said Francis again rested well overnight, was at work during the day and had…
Read MoreIDF reservist steals army hummer to take family on a trip
Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-746292
Read MoreXiaomi’s fight against New Delhi’s decision to freeze its funds is set to continue, amid ongoing geopolitical tensions
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Xiaomi’s troubles in India have been a cautionary tale for other Chinese firms eyeing the South Asian market, with geopolitical tensions still strained. https://www.scmp.com/tech/big-tech/article/3224069/xiaomis-fight-against-new-delhis-decision-freeze-its-funds-set-continue-amid-ongoing-geopolitical?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreReparations for Black Californians Face Uphill Climb in State Legislature
Wall Street Journal Monetary compensation is expected to be particularly controversial as task-force economists peg the impact of slavery and discrimination at more than $800 billion. https://www.wsj.com/articles/reparations-for-black-californians-face-uphill-climb-in-state-legislature-85444c17
Read MoreThe Retirement Tax Break That Will Pay You an Annual Income
Wall Street Journal Retirees can now earn money for life by giving some of their IRA savings to charity. https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-retirement-tax-break-that-will-pay-you-an-annual-income-3f7a9a9a
Read MoreEgypt ready to host five times more Russian tourists — Russian envoy
Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. It is noted that last year there were around one million of them https://tass.com/economy/1632245
Read MoreEgypt ready to host five times more Russian tourists — Russian envoy
Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. It is noted that last year there were around one million of them https://tass.com/world/1632245
Read MoreKyrgyzstan’s national payment card to be launched in Russia — minister
Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. It is stated that Russia’s Mir card “will be harmonized through a closed channel https://tass.com/economy/1632243
Read MoreMoscow, Cairo working on Mir cards use in Egypt — Russian Ambassador
Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. It is noted that Russians exactly constitute the most promising part of the tourist traffic https://tass.com/economy/1632239
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