
Russian journalist who protested on live television sentenced to 8.5 years in prison in absentia
Marina Ovsyannikova, a Russian journalist who staged a daring protest against the Ukraine war live on state-run television, has been sentenced to eight and a half years in prison in absentia by a Russian court.
2023-10-05 18:47

Russia wields 'silent weapon' of grain exports to weaken Ukraine
In April 2022, former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev, now deputy head of Russia's Security Council, said on his Telegram channel: "Our food is our silent weapon. Silent — but formidable."
2023-10-05 16:49

Salisbury poisonings: Theresa May remembers Novichok attack
Theresa May was running the country when a nerve agent was used on the streets of Salisbury.
2023-10-05 13:49

Rudy Giuliani sues Joe Biden for calling him a 'Russian pawn'
Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani filed a defamation lawsuit Wednesday against President Joe Biden for calling him a "Russian pawn" during a presidential debate nearly three years ago.
2023-10-05 11:27

Ukraine war: US gives 1.1 million rounds of ammunition seized from Iran to Kyiv
The US military says the rounds were confiscated from a ship taking arms to Yemeni rebels last year.
2023-10-05 11:20

The Fifth Down: The NFL should focus on building teams, not collecting talent
In this week’s edition of The Fifth Down — why building team chemistry is more productive than amassing roster talent. Plus, Week 5 power rankings counter preseason expectations.
2023-10-05 03:22

Marina Ovsyannikova: Anti-war Russian journalist sentenced in absentia
Maria Ovsyannikova, who protested live on air against the invasion of Ukraine, gets more than 8 years in jail.
2023-10-04 17:59

Ukraine generator renovator says he wanted to do something to help
Retired teacher John Hardisty spends up to four hours a day fixing generators to send to Ukraine.
2023-10-04 13:24

Ukraine war: Western allies running out of ammunition
The UK and Nato say ammunition production must be ramped up so Ukraine can defend itself against Russia.
2023-10-03 23:24

Rouble recovers slightly after slide past 100 vs dollar
(Reuters) -The Russian rouble weakened past the symbolic threshold of 100 to the dollar before recovering slightly in early trade
2023-10-03 14:26

Burger King still open in Russia despite pledge to exit
The owner of the fast-food brand says there are "no new updates" on its pledge to leave Russia.
2023-10-03 07:26

Aviation safety expert and ex-NFL star both killed in New York plane crash
Federal investigators are digging into the cause of a Cessna crash Sunday that killed a top aviation safety expert and a former NFL star.
2023-10-03 04:17