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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 - 2 days ago -
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 -
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 - 5 days 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 - November 2 -
The Advocate endorses Harris for president
The Advocate, the nation’s oldest and largest LGBTQ-focused publication, on Tuesday endorsed Vice President Harris for president. “Harris, the Democratic nominee, is exponentially better on every ...Politics - The Hill - October 15 -
The youngest presidents in U.S. history
The youngest president in U.S. history is Theodore Roosevelt, who took office in 1901 at age 42. Here's the full list, from youngest to oldest.Politics - CBS News - November 1 -
To Whom It May Concern
Some tips for whoever ends up winning.Top stories - The New York Times - 4 days ago -
When will Trump become president?
The inauguration isn't for a couple of months, but the transition process will begin soon.Politics - The Hill - 3 days ago -
Vice President Harris addresses President Biden's controversial remarks
With just five days to Election Day, Vice President Harris addressed President Biden's controversial remarks, separating herself from his language as she campaigned in Wisconsin.Top stories - CBS News - October 31 -
What Joko Widodo Achieved as President
Joko Widodo rose from a slum to the presidency. But with his tenure ending, he is being accused of undermining democracy by trying to install a political dynasty.World - The New York Times - October 20 -
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Photographing Every President Since Reagan
Doug Mills reflects on nearly 40 years of taking photos of presidents.Top stories - The New York Times - November 2 -
Harrison Ford endorses Harris for president
Actor Harrison Ford announced his endorsement of Vice President Harris in the 2024 White House race three days before Election Day. Ford shared that he would be voting for the Democratic nominee ...Politics - The Hill - November 2 -
At stake on Election Day: The reality of the presidency
CBS News' John Dickerson on the knowns and unknowns that either Kamala Harris or Donald Trump will face in leading our country into an uncertain future.Top stories - CBS News - 6 days ago -
How much is the vice president paid?
Despite being second in line to the U.S. presidency, the vice president earns less than Supreme Court justices.Top stories - CBS News - 4 days ago -
Who is the richest U.S. president ever?
Here's how former presidents stack up against each other in terms of their peak wealth.Top stories - CBS News - 4 days ago -
How Donald Trump won the presidency
How Donald Trump won the 2024 presidential election.Top stories - ABC News - 3 days ago -
Trump Defeats Harris to Retake the Presidency
Plus, Republicans win control of the Senate.Top stories - The New York Times - 3 days ago -
Election Results (Part 2): Donald Trump Elected President
Is this the biggest political comeback in US history?Top stories - BBC News - 3 days ago -
Taiwan president congratulates Trump on victory
Taiwan's President William Lai Ching-te congratulated former President Trump on his victory in the presidential election, offering his support for the next leader of Taipei's main ally against an ...Politics - The Hill - 3 days ago -
World reacts to Trump's election as president
Donald Trump is going back to the White House as the 47th president after winning the 2024 election, CBS News projects. CBS News' Holly Williams and Margaret Brennan report on how world leaders are ...Top stories - CBS News - 3 days ago -
Will the US ever elect a female president?
And what's next for Trump's enemies?Top stories - BBC News - 2 days ago -
Ukrainians concerned about a Trump presidency
Many Ukrainians fear that President-elect Donald Trump will cut critical support to Ukraine or broker a deal that would have their country surrender territory and influence to Russian President ...World - CBS News - 2 days ago -
