Russian Ballet Dancer

Vladimir Shklyarov, Star Russian Ballet Dancer, Dies at 39

The Mariinsky Theater in St. Petersburg, which announced the death, did not say how or where he died.

World - The New York Times - 6 hours ago

Judith Jamison, famed dancer, dies at age 81

Judith Jameson, the acclaimed dancer who went on to become the artistic director of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, has died. She was 81. Shanelle Kaul takes a look at her legacy.

Judith Jamison, influential dancer and choreographer, dies at 81

Judith Jamison, an acclaimed dancer and choreographer who for two decades was artistic director of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, died on Saturday in New York at the age of 81.

Ukraine ballet touring U.S. to raise money for children in wartorn country

The National Ballet of Ukraine is touring several states in an effort to raise money for children stuck in the wartorn country. Nancy Chen reports.

National Ballet of Ukraine completes first U.S. tour in decades

The National Ballet of Ukraine wrapped up a tour of the U.S. this week — its first since the fall of the Soviet Union more than 30 years ago. Several dancers spoke to CBS News about the power of ...

Gender-fluid Mary, Queen of Scots ballet to debut at Edinburgh festival 2025

International festival’s director says Scottish Ballet production is part of lineup that will challenge perspectives. A new gender- and age-fluid ballet tracing the life of Mary, Queen of Scots is ...

World - The Guardian - 3 days ago

After Death of ‘KShakes,’ NYC Street Dancers Shake Off Grief

Since K’Sean ‘KShakes’ Nurse died last month, fellow New York street dancers have found release through performance.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 23

Judith Jamison, Alvin Ailey Dancer of ‘Power and Radiance,’ Dies at 81

She became an international star as a member of the company and later directed it, guiding it out of debt and boosting its popularity.

Top stories - The New York Times - 6 days ago

Transcendent dancer Judith Jamison, Alvin Ailey artistic director, dies at 81

Acclaimed dancer become Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater artistic director.

Entertainment - ABC News - 6 days ago

Judith Jamison, dancer & Alvin Ailey artistic director, dies at 81

Judith Jamison, an internationally acclaimed dancer who later served as artistic director of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater for two decades, has died at age 81.

Entertainment - CBS News - 6 days ago

Trailblazing dancer and choreographer Eileen Kramer dies aged 110

Sydney icon danced in the jazz bars of Paris, painted murals in Karachi and mixed with Louis Armstrong, Ella Fitzgerald and Groucho Marx . Get our weekend culture and lifestyle email Eileen ...

World - The Guardian - 19 hours ago

Wu-Tang Clan's RZA announces free L.A. show for his classical album, 'A Ballet Through Mud'

Wu-Tang Clan mastermind RZA will bring his first classical album, 'A Ballet Through Mud,' to life on Nov. 4 at the Los Angeles Theater.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - October 24

Judith Jamison, transcendent dancer and artistic director of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, dies at 81

Entertainment - ABC News - November 9

Judith Jamison, a dancer both eloquent and elegant, led Ailey troupe to success over two decades

There are few images more indelible in the history of American dance: Judith Jamison, regal and passionate in white leotard and long ruffled skirt, punching the air in “Cry” — Alvin Ailey’s ...

Entertainment - ABC News - 5 days ago

A Russian reprieve for JPMorgan?

Trump victory puts a twist in the tale of Moscow vs America’s biggest bank

World - Financial Times - November 7

Bitter Infighting Divides Russian Opposition

Accusations of betrayal have already tarnished the movement once led by Aleksei Navalny. Now, the election of Donald J. Trump, a Putin admirer, further complicates the opposition efforts.

World - The New York Times - 8 hours ago

Paul Whelan on his lowest point in Russian custody

Paul Whelan, the former Marine who was wrongfully detained in Russia for nearly six years, spoke to CBS News in his first interview since his release in August as part of a complex prisoner swap. ...

Moldova confronts Russian cash-for-votes in EU referendum

Illicit pension top-ups and money mules found in ex-Soviet republic ahead of Sunday’s vote, officials say

World - Financial Times - October 19

Russian rocket becomes musical instrument of hope

The extraordinary instrument will be featured at a concert, raising funds for Ukraine.

Paul Whelan describes 'torture' of Russian prison

Former Marine Paul Whelan described the “torture” he endured while being held captive in a Russian prison for years. “The Russian government wanted to put pressure on the United States by treating ...

Politics - The Hill - October 20

EU condemns 'unprecedented' Russian manipulation attempts in Moldova

World - Yahoo News - October 22

Invest in UK nurses or risk more strikes, union boss warns ministers

RCN head urges the government to use the Budget to boost spending on the NHS

Business - Financial Times - October 28

Sanctions for Russian disinformation linked to Kate rumours

A Russian network sanctioned by the UK for misinformation was linked to false rumours about the Princess of Wales.

Biden alarmed at Georgia's disputed election and 'Russian laws'

The US president calls on Georgia's government to respond to concern at the scale of violations.

Torture Is a Russian Tactic in Occupied Ukraine, Civilians Say

Moscow is employing a variety of tactics, including torture and forced Russian citizenship, to try to obliterate Ukrainian identity, former detainees and human rights groups say.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 30

Lawmakers want Poland to shoot down Russian missiles

Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Lawmakers to Biden: Let Poland shoot down Russian missiles The ...

Politics - The Hill - October 30

Drone strikes on civilians suggest new Russian tactics of fear in Ukraine

Ukrainians tell of their fear as BBC Verify analyses videos appearing to show drone strikes on civilians.

Latest news about Russian misinformation in 2024 elections

Officials with the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency say Russian efforts to spread misinformation in the 2024 elections include a video about Haitians voting in the Georgia election. ...

Chickpeas for tangerines: Russian exporters ‘taste’ barter system

Moscow pushes Soviet-style trade after western sanctions cause months-long payment delays

Business - Financial Times - November 3

Mysterious Russian Deaths I Sunday on 60 Minutes

Cecilia Vega reports from Spain on the unsolved shooting of a Russian defector. It's part of a pattern of recent falls from top-floor windows, poisonings, and accidental deaths involving a growing ...

Russian court convicts soldiers of murdering nine Ukrainians

World - Yahoo News - November 8

New film unravels mystery of the Russian ‘spy whale’

Director sets out to unmask the secret underwater agent known as Hvaldimir in new documentary . When a white whale, mysteriously kitted out with covert surveillance equipment, was first spotted in ...

World - The Guardian - 6 days ago

Zelenksy condemns record number of Russian drone attacks

World - Yahoo News - 6 days ago

Russian troops continue attacks in eastern Ukraine