Secretary of State Rubio says Belarus "unilaterally" freed the American woman. -
Belarus releases American woman who was detained last month
President Alexander Lukashenko, often dubbed "Europe's last dictator," offered to free Anastassia Nuhfer whose arrest was linked to protests in 2020, a source told the AP.CBS News - 16h -
Belarus strongman set to win 7th term in election opposition calls a farce
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Belarus strongman Alexander Lukashenko set to win 7th term as opposition calls election a farce
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Polls open in Belarus with Lukashenko’s 30-year rule set to be extended
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Belarus votes in orchestrated election all but certain to extend the rule of authoritarian leader Alexander Lukashenko
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Belarus election is poised to extend the 30-year rule of 'Europe's last dictator'
The last time Belarus staged a presidential election in 2020, authoritarian leader Alexander Lukashenko was declared the winner with 80% of the vote.NBC News - 3d -
30 million people could qualify to use IRS free Direct File program. Here's who is eligible
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Taliban ambassador warns Rubio against bounty threat over Americans in Afghanistan
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