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An independent journalist arrested on treason charges in Belarus
An independent journalist in Belarus has been arrested on treason charges, the latest move in a relentless crackdown on news media by authoritarian President Alexander Lukashenko’s governmentWorld - ABC News - October 17 -
A presidential pardon for Trump is a very bad idea
Even if Harris were to pardon Trump, it’s hard to imagine it accomplishing the national healing that such “amnesty” pardons are designed to promote.Politics - The Hill - October 30 -
Algeria pardons and releases journalist who became a key voice during 2019 pro-democracy protests
Algeria has pardoned a journalist who emerged as a key voice during the country’s 2019 pro-democracy protests and was later imprisoned for taking foreign funding for his media outlets and ...World - ABC News - November 1 -
No pardon planned for Hunter Biden, White House says
The White House said Thursday there are still no plans for President Biden to pardon his son, Hunter, before leaving office, in the wake of President-elect Trump’s victory. "Our answer stands, ...Politics - The Hill - Yesterday -
GOP senator: Trump shouldn’t pardon Hunter Biden
Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) says President-elect Trump should not pardon Hunter Biden, President Biden’s son, of felony charges related to his purchase of a revolver in 2018 nor the tax charges he ...Politics - The Hill - 7 hours ago -
Imprisoned Belarus activist who was a symbol of defiance hasn't been heard from for months
The last time any of Maria Kolesnikova’s family had contact with the imprisoned Belarusian opposition activist was more than 18 months agoWorld - ABC News - October 15 -
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Belarus adds 1 year to imprisoned opposition activist's sentence
A court in Belarus has sentenced an imprisoned opponent of hardline President Alexander Lukashenko to an additional year behind bars for disobeying prison officialsWorld - ABC News - October 15 -
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Blackstone plans to list some of its largest investments
Sluggish asset sales hit third-quarter profits at world’s biggest private capital groupBusiness - Financial Times - October 17 -
Belarus arrests well-known analyst as crackdown on opposition continues
Police in Belarus have arrested a well-known political analyst who is the husband of an imprisoned journalist in the country’s relentless crackdown on opposition to authoritarian President ...World - ABC News - October 22 -
Ukrainian father-son pair sentenced to 20 years in Belarus prison for terrorism
A father and son from Ukraine have been sentenced to 20 years imprisonment each in Belarus after being convicted of preparing terrorist actsWorld - ABC News - October 24 -
Belarus commission approves Lukashenko's 7th term bid but rejects opposition candidates
The national elections commission in Belarus has registered an initiative group for authoritarian President Alexander Lukashenko to seek a seventh term in office, but rejected the attempts of two ...World - ABC News - October 29 -
Belarus' authoritarian ruler will face only token challengers in presidential vote
Belarus’ election commission has allowed seven politicians loyal to President Alexander Lukashenko to start collecting signatures to run in January’s election in an apparent bid to create a ...World - ABC News - 3 days ago -
Belarus' hardline president releases 31 political prisoners but crackdown persists
Belarus’s authoritarian President Alexander Lukashenko, who has led a harsh crackdown on opposition, has pardoned and released 31 political prisonersWorld - ABC News - Yesterday -
Harris addresses sexism, abortion, pardoning Trump in NBC interview
Vice President Harris on Tuesday addressed sexism in the 2024 election, along with a host of other topics including the potential to pardon former President Trump and whether she would accept any ...Politics - The Hill - October 23 -
Trump won't rule out Hunter Biden pardon if elected
Former President Trump said Thursday that he would not rule out pardoning Hunter Biden if he wins November's election. "I wouldn’t take it off the books. See, unlike Joe Biden, despite what they’ve ...Politics - The Hill - October 24 -
Jan. 6 Defendants Are Already Angling for Pardons From Trump
The president-elect said during the campaign that he would grant clemency to some of those who took part in the assault by his supporters on the Capitol nearly four years ago.Top stories - The New York Times - Yesterday -
Jan. 6 defendants eye pardons after Trump election win
President-elect Trump vowed on the campaign trail to pardon rioters accused of storming the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, as Congress certified the 2020 election win of his Democratic opponent. “The ...Politics - The Hill - 23 hours ago -
Convicted Jan 6. rioter seeks pardon based on Trump's victory
Moments before a convicted Jan. 6 rioter was sentenced Thursday, he sought a full pardon. He claimed President-elect Donald Trump’s victory vindicated his actions.Top stories - ABC News - 19 hours ago -
‘I fight Russia to topple the tyrant of Belarus’: the Lukashenko guard who defected to the front line in Ukraine
Viachaslau Hranouski, a former policeman responsible for protecting the Belarus leader, reveals why he fled to join Ukraine’s army. Four years ago, Viachaslau Hranouski watched on as Alexander ...World - The Guardian - October 20 -
Belarus sets a Jan. 26 election that's almost certain to extend its authoritarian leader's rule
Lawmakers in Belarus set the next presidential election for Jan. 26, a vote almost certain to extend the three-decade rule of authoritarian leader Alexander LukashenkoWorld - ABC News - October 23 -
A dissident film director from Belarus is released after 1 year of detention in Serbia
A noted Belarusian film director and dissident who was held in Serbia for a year while Belarus sought his extradition has been released and gone to GermanyWorld - ABC News - November 1 -
A dissident film director from Belarus is released after 1 year of detention in Serbia
A noted Belarusian film director and dissident who was held in Serbia for a year while Belarus sought his extradition has been released and gone to GermanyEntertainment - ABC News - November 1 -
A 22-year-old political prisoner has died in Belarus, rights campaigners say
Human rights activists say a 22-year-old political prisoner has died behind bars in BelarusWorld - ABC News - 6 days ago -
Venezuela's Maduro appoints to his Cabinet a close ally pardoned by the US in a prisoner swap
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has appointed to his Cabinet a close ally who was pardoned by U.S. President Joe Biden last year as part of a prisoner swap and assurances from the South ...World - ABC News - October 18 -
Stewart Rhodes's ex-wife, son say they fear for their safety if Trump pardons Oath Keepers founder
The ex-wife and son of the founder of the Oath Keepers are expressing concern that their safety could be compromised if former President Trump pardons Stewart Rhodes in a potential second term. ...Politics - The Hill - October 28 -
Algeria pardons journalist who played major role in 2019 democracy protests, later jailed for threatening state security
Algeria pardons journalist who played major role in 2019 democracy protests, later jailed for threatening state securityWorld - ABC News - November 1 -
Judge denies Jan. 6 defendant's bid to delay case after Trump victory
President-elect Donald Trump's election victory is already beginning to elicit requests from his supporters charged in the Jan. 6 attack for delays in their cases.Top stories - ABC News - 2 days ago -
President Biden has no plans of pardoning son Hunter Biden, White House says
President Joe Biden does not plan to pardon his son, Hunter Biden, who was convicted on federal gun charges, White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said.Top stories - ABC News - 23 hours ago -
Biden still does not plan to pardon his son Hunter, White House says
President Biden said earlier this year he would not pardon his son or commute a potential prison sentence.Top stories - CBS News - 20 hours ago -
Trump's 2nd term could bring deportations, tariffs, Jan. 6 pardons and more
Former President Donald Trump will be the 47th president of the United States. Here's what that could mean.Top stories - CBS News - 9 hours ago
