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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 - 7 hours 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 -
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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 - 2 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 -
Bills to release Marquez Valdes-Scantling
The Bills added a wide receiver on Tuesday and they'll reportedly be saying goodbye to one as well.Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 15 -
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 ...Politics - The Hill - October 16 -
Family of Menendez brothers pushes for their release
Several family members of the Menendez brothers, who have served decades in prison for the murder of their parents, called for their release. The brothers, who are serving life sentences without ...Top stories - NBC News - October 16 -
Stephen Bannon, Released From Prison, Says He Is ‘Empowered’
Mr. Bannon, the combative right-wing strategist, said if Trump’s vote totals on Election Day look like 2020, he should once again declare himself the winner.Top stories - The New York Times - 3 days ago -
The Biggest Game Releases Of November 2024
We're just two months away from the 2024 finish line, and after several months of high-profile game releases, November feels like a good time to catch up on your backlog. That's not to say that ...Tech - GameSpot - Yesterday -
Man with guns arrested near Trump rally, then released
This is the third time someone with firearms has been either arrested or shot after being spotted near Trump.Top stories - BBC News - October 14 -
USPS releases holiday mailing deadlines, key dates
USPS has released its holiday mailing deadlines. Send by Dec. 18 for ground and first-class mail, Dec. 19 for priority mail and Dec. 21 for priority express to the lower 48 states.Top stories - CBS News - October 15 -
Jimmy Lai release is a priority for the UK, says PM
The British citizen and pro-democracy activist is facing trial in Hong Kong for sedition.Top stories - BBC News - October 16 -
Erik and Lyle Menendez's relatives call for brothers' release
Relatives of Erik and Lyle Menendez, who were convicted in the 1989 killings of their parents, called for the brothers' release from prison during a news conference in Los Angeles on Wednesday. Los ...Top stories - CBS News - October 16 -
Has sewage been released in rivers and the sea near you?
Companies can release raw sewage during bad weather, but the amount spilled has doubled in England.Top stories - BBC News - October 17 -
Lynette White murderer to be released from prison
Jeffrey Gafoor will be released on licence after serving 21 years in prison for the brutal killing.Top stories - BBC News - October 17 -
3 Former Sabres Released By Same Team
These three former Buffalo Sabres players have all been released by the same team.Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 17 -
Former Devils Forward Released From KHL Team
Michael McLeod has ben released from his KHL contract with ***Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 17 -
Falsely accused man doesn't want murderer released
John Actie says he hopes Lynette White's family will appeal the decision to release her killer.Top stories - BBC News - October 18 -
Former Wild Defenseman Released From KHL Contract
The former Wild defender was just released from his contract in the KHL.Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 20 -
Board refuses to reverse murderer release decision
A spokesperson says the decision to release Stephen Ling was "based on evidence".Top stories - BBC News - October 22 -
Deebo released from hospital after pneumonia diagnosis
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel was released from the hospital on Tuesday, a source told Matt Maiocco.Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 22 -
Charges Dropped in Case Against Binance Employee Held in Nigeria
Tigran Gambaryan, who was in custody for eight months, has been released so he can receive medical care.Business - The New York Times - October 23 -
Cambodia Journalist Who Exposed Scams Is Released on Bail
Mech Dara spent three weeks in detention after he was charged for posts he made online. He still faces a charge of “incitement to provoke social chaos.”World - The New York Times - October 24 -
Well-known Cambodian investigative journalist released on bail
A Cambodian investigative reporter who was charged with a criminal offense after exposing online scams and corruption has been released on bailWorld - ABC News - October 24 -
Woman released after care home deaths arrest
Three elderly care home residents were found dead in Swanage, Dorset, on Wednesday.Top stories - BBC News - October 24 -
Mattel and Outright Games release Barbie Project Friendship
Mattel and Outright Games today launched Barbie Project Friendship, on the PC and consoles. Players can join Barbie “Malibu” Roberts and Barbie “Brooklyn” Roberts as they team up to save the Malibu ...Tech - VentureBeat - October 25 -
First video of pandas released since arrival in DC
The first video since two new giant pandas who were loaned from China to the National Zoo in Washington, D.C., was released Saturday. Bao Li and Qing Bao will make their public debut in January.Top stories - CBS News - 5 days ago -
Harris campaign releases its own Fortnite map
The Harris campaign has launched a map on the popular video game "Fortnite." The map, called “Freedom Town, USA,” is attached to taglines like “Fight For Freedom” and was designed around Vice ...Politics - The Hill - 4 days ago -
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 - 4 hours ago -
Jobs report offers blurry snapshot of economy days before election: What to know
The latest jobs report data is incomplete due to one-off disturbances last month.Top stories - ABC News - 6 hours ago