In April 2025, an appellate court in the French commune of Aix-en-Provence ruled to transfer ownership of the Orthodox Church of Saints Nicholas and Alexandra, along with a section of …
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Moldova Detains Ex-Kyrgyz Advisor Who Accused President Japarov of Graft
by Anna Cooperby Anna CooperKyrgyzstan’s ex-leader Almazbek Atambayev was sentenced in absentia for corruption and organizing 2019 riots, amid ongoing political tensions in the country. Several high-ranking officials were also convicted.
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Ten human rights organizations released a joint statement calling on Kyrgyz authorities to end the crackdown on independent outlet Kloop and drop charges against two journalists accused of inciting unrest.
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Former Venezuelan Spy Chief Argues He Has ‘Immunity’ From U.S. Drug Charges
by Anna Cooperby Anna CooperEcuadorian court documents obtained by OCCRP describe the inner workings of a drug and money laundering operation authorities allege is run by Dritan Gjika.
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The head of the Department of Information Policy of the Administration P … dismissed in 2024
by Anna Cooperby Anna CooperThe head of the Department of Information Policy of the Administration of the President of Uzbekistan, the head of the information policy department, Kremil Allamzhonov, was again lit up in …
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Sweden expands checks on Russia’s “shadow fleet” beyond its territorial waters, making half the Baltic a risk zone for Moscow
Sweden will begin tightening insurance checks on foreign vessels passing through its waters, aiming to disrupt Russia’s so-called “shadow fleet” — tankers that often operate with fake or inadequate insurance …
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Austrian-looking sniper rifles surface in North Korea — possibly supplied by Russia which acquires them by skirting international sanctions
Kim Jong Un with a new sniper rifle, April 2025. Photo: KCNA Доступно на русском In early April, photographs emerged on social media showing North Korean military exercises. Among the …
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In Crimea and Sevastopol, a danger of mass attacks of backing is declared. Due to this …
by Anna Cooperby Anna CooperIn Crimea and Sevastopol, a danger of mass attacks of backing is declared. In this regard, marine passenger transport suspended traffic. VChK-OGPU The SBU reported the undermining of the Crimean …
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Crimean Bridge briefly closed to traffic after Ukraine says it damaged supports in underwater blast
Screenshot: Security Service of Ukraine (@SBUkr / Telegram) The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) on Monday claimed responsibility for a special operation targeting the Crimean Bridge — a thoroughfare connecting …
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As it became known to the Cheka-OGPU and Rucriminal.info, the main oil magnate of Russia, oh …
by Anna Cooperby Anna CooperAs it became known to the Cheka-OGPU and Rucriminal.infothe main oil tycoon of Russia, the main shareholder of Lukoila Vagit Alikperov (is under sanctions) built a design to detour sanctions …