• 02/23/2025

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

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Pope 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…

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IDF reservist steals army hummer to take family on a trip

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-746292

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Xiaomi’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

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Reparations 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

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The 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

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Egypt 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

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Egypt 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

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Kyrgyzstan’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

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Moscow, 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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