Alexei Navalny memoir says The Wire inspired political career: ‘I’m a big fan’
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Navalny's memoir details isolation and suffering in a Russian prison - and how he never lost hope
In his posthumous memoir “Patriot,” Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny tracks the boredom, isolation, exhaustion, suffering and absurdity of prison life, while commenting on everything from ...2 hours ago - Russia -
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Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny's posthumous memoir is a testament to resilience
In his posthumous memoir “Patriot,” Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny tracks the boredom, isolation, exhaustion, suffering and absurdity of prison life, while commenting on everything from ...4 hours ago - Russia -
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Alexei Navalny memoir says The Wire inspired political career: ‘I’m a big fan’
Late Russian opposition leader wrote of David Simon’s hit Baltimore-set series inspiring Moscow campaign. In his posthumously published memoir , Alexei Navalny , the Russian opposition leader, ...8 hours ago -
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No 10 says Starmer ‘shares public anger’ at early prisoner releases but system facing paralysis without it – UK politics live
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Son of founder of modern Singapore says he is now a political refugee
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Patriot by Alexei Navalny review – last testament
The late Russian activist’s memoir is an insightful, sharp, even humorous account of his fight against Putin’s regime – and a warning to the world. Alexei Navalny was watching his favourite cartoon ...15 hours ago -
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Patriot — Alexei Navalny’s fight for a ‘beautiful Russia’, in his own words
The memoir of Putin’s murdered opponent is a worthy testament to his courage, defiance and humour17 hours ago - Russia -
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McDonald's says it doesn't endorse political candidates after Trump visit
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The next big career track at business schools: Family offices
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Employment rights bill will cost firms £5bn per year but benefits will justify costs, government says – UK politics live
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Book Review: ‘Patriot,’ by Alexei Navalny
The Russian opposition leader, who died in an Arctic penal colony earlier this year, tells the story of his struggle to wrest his country back from President Vladimir Putin.Yesterday -
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British woman inspires others by dreaming big despite challenges of cerebral palsy
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How Aleksei Navalny’s Prison Diaries Got Published
In his posthumous memoir, compiled with help from his widow, Yulia Navalnaya, Navalny faced the fact that Vladimir Putin might succeed in silencing him. The book will keep “his legacy alive,” ...Yesterday -
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The big idea: is nostalgia killing politics?
From the Tories’ Thatcher fixation to Labour’s Blair fetish, ideas from the past are poisoning the political present. The pop culture of past generations weighs like a dark cloud on the youth of ...Yesterday -
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Yulia Navalnaya, widow of Alexei Navalny, continues fight against Putin | 60 Minutes
Yulia Navalnaya, the widow of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, remains a defiant critic of Vladimir Putin. She understands she risks being kidnapped or poisoned, but says she’s not afraid.Yesterday -
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Yulia Navalnaya on why Alexei Navalny returned to Russia before his death
Alexei Navalny's death in a penal colony hasn't stopped his widow, Yulia Navalnaya, from speaking out against Russian President Vladimir Putin.Yesterday - Russia -
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Yulia Navalnaya, widow of Alexei Navalny, undeterred in anti-Putin mission
Yulia Navalnaya, the widow of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, remains a defiant critic of Vladimir Putin. She understands she risks being kidnapped or poisoned, but says she's not afraid.Yesterday -
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Judges punishing Jan. 6 rioters say they fear more political violence
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Big Fed rate cut was justified, but it may have acted politically, Trump economic adviser says
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Justin Trudeau Has a Big Political Problem: Justin Trudeau
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When campaign and football season collide: Harris and Trump battle for sports fans: From the Politics Desk
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'I’m no longer the best coach to lead this program in this current environment': Tony Bennett says tearful goodbye to Virginia
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Labour will reform benefits system to save £3bn, says minister – UK politics live
‘We will not go ahead with the Tory plan,’ Alison McGovern says, adding: ‘We will bring forward our own reforms’. Rachel Reeves is considering raising the tax on vaping products in her budget ...4 days ago - United Kingdom -
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Mets and Yankees Fans Actually Getting Along? Say It Ain’t So.
Bitter rivals are suddenly paying each other compliments, at least until there’s a Subway Series, if that happens. “It’s weird,” said the longtime Yankees announcer.4 days ago - MLB -
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Top Trump economic adviser says big Fed rate cut was justified
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Trump speaks at Al Smith dinner after Harris during rally ridicules ‘father of IVF’ claim – US politics live
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The Apprentice film star says Trump criticism 'inspiring violence'
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Pope Francis memoir to be released in January
Pope Francis will release his memoir next year, in what is being described as the first autobiography to ever be published by a pontiff. "Hope" publisher Penguin Random House said in a Wednesday ...6 days ago -
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Ronaldo designs career-inspired luxury watches
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Fantasy Football Week 7: Waiver Wire Pickups
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Chris Matthews: 'Big mistake' for Harris to say policies would be the same as Biden's
Political commentator Chris Matthews said early Monday it is a “big mistake” for Vice President Harris to align her policies with President Biden’s. “I think when she says her policies are going ...October 14 - Joe Biden -
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Excerpts from Russian opposition leader Navalny's memoir show he knew he would die in prison
Excerpts of a memoir written by late Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny have revealed he believed he would die in prisonOctober 13 - Russia -
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Kamala Harris says this lesson from her mom shaped her career—why parenting experts say it’s essential for success
Growing up, Vice President Kamala Harris's mother taught her to approach conflict with agency and accountability. The lessons have shaped her career, she says.October 13