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December 09, 2021
Taliban Accused Of Forcibly Evicting Ethnic Uzbeks, Turkmen In Northern Afghanistan

The Taliban has been accused of forcibly displacing hundreds of ethnic Uzbek and Turkmen residents in Afghanistan's northern province of Jowzjan. Ethnic Uzbeks and Turkmen say Pashtun nomads have seized their homes and land with the help of the Taliban, a predominately Pashtun group.

December 09, 2021
The 'Nuclear Option': What Is SWIFT And What Happens If Russia Is Cut Off From It?

The United States is reportedly considering cutting off Russia from the most widely used electronic-payment-messaging system in the world. Is it the "nuclear option" some claim it to be?
December 09, 2021
Next Door To War: Voices From A Frontline Ukrainian Town

Locals in the town of New York, in eastern Ukraine, describe living with war on their doorstep.
December 09, 2021
Vigilante Keeps Hunting Migrants In Bulgaria And The Authorities Seem To Be Turning A Blind Eye

A semipro wrestler gains renown as Bulgaria's most prominent migrant hunter, patrolling on his quad bike and making citizen's arrests near the border with Turkey. A recent video of him apprehending a group of migrants has raised troubling questions about his relations with the authorities.
December 08, 2021
He Said, He Said: Russian, U.S. Statements On Biden-Putin Call Differ Starkly

Statements released by the White House and Kremlin following a video call between U.S. President Joe Biden and Russian President Vladimir Putin differed deeply, leaving plenty of room for disappointment and discord at planned follow-up talks.
December 08, 2021
How Have The Lives Of Russians Changed Since 1991? Take A Guess!

In 1991, the year the Soviet Union collapsed, the average Russian got married between the ages of 18 and 24, had one or two children, and was expected to live to the age of 69. How have the lives of Russians changed since then?
December 07, 2021
Religious Communities In Montenegro Are Still Wary Of Vaccination. Muslim Leaders Are The Exception.

The Balkans' smallest country lost its Orthodox leadership to the pandemic. But of Montenegro's three main religions, only Islamic leaders are encouraging the faithful to get their shots against COVID-19.
December 07, 2021
Talk Of War: Frontline Ukrainian Soldiers Respond To Invasion Warnings

Amid concerns about a large Russian troop buildup on the Ukrainian border, frontline fighters in the Donbas downplay warnings from Kyiv and Western intelligence agencies that Moscow may be planning a major new offensive.
December 07, 2021
'Just A Game': Abuse Allegations Against Russian Teacher Highlight Tensions Between Educators, Parents

Parents in Perm have accused a primary-school teacher of physical and psychological abuse of students. But police declined to press charges after the school director -- the teacher's mother -- gave her a positive evaluation.
December 06, 2021
'Satire Of Our Times'? Authorities Probe Popular Russian Rappers After 'Fabricated' Complaint

The head of Russia's Investigative Committee has demanded a probe into the work of Russian rappers Oxxxymiron and Noize MC for signs of extremism and "negative attitudes toward law enforcement." It's the latest salvo in what critics say is a campaign to rein in performers critical of the state.
December 06, 2021
The Fight To Save The Priceless Works Of Art In Georgia's Gelati Monastery

Georgia's Gelati Monastery is one of the country's national treasures, hailed as a "masterpiece" of medieval architecture and known for its vivid and intricate murals. But after a botched renovation, the newly repaired roof started leaking, with rainwater badly damaging the murals inside.
December 05, 2021
School's Out, Forever? Amid COVID Spike, Many Bulgarian Students Back Online For Third School Year

Many students in Bulgaria are back online for a third straight school year as COVID-19 rates spike in the EU's least vaccinated country. Parents are furious, saying being away from classmates is taking a heavy mental toll.

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Thursday 9 December 2021

Taliban Accused Of Forcibly Evicting Ethnic Uzbeks, Turkmen In Northern Afghanistan

The 'Nuclear Option': What Is SWIFT And What Happens If Russia Is Cut Off From It?

Next Door To War: Voices From A Frontline Ukrainian Town

Vigilante Keeps Hunting Migrants In Bulgaria And The Authorities Seem To Be Turning A Blind Eye

He Said, He Said: Russian, U.S. Statements On Biden-Putin Call Differ Starkly

How Have The Lives Of Russians Changed Since 1991? Take A Guess!

Religious Communities In Montenegro Are Still Wary Of Vaccination. Muslim Leaders Are The Exception.

Talk Of War: Frontline Ukrainian Soldiers Respond To Invasion Warnings

'Just A Game': Abuse Allegations Against Russian Teacher Highlight Tensions Between Educators, Parents

'Satire Of Our Times'? Authorities Probe Popular Russian Rappers After 'Fabricated' Complaint

The Fight To Save The Priceless Works Of Art In Georgia's Gelati Monastery

School's Out, Forever? Amid COVID Spike, Many Bulgarian Students Back Online For Third School Year

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Orban Imposes New State Of Emergency In Hungary, Saying Ukraine War Poses 'Constant Danger'

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20 Countries Pledge Fresh Military Aid To Ukraine, Says U.S. Defense Secretary

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Thursday 9 December 2021

Taliban Accused Of Forcibly Evicting Ethnic Uzbeks, Turkmen In Northern Afghanistan

The 'Nuclear Option': What Is SWIFT And What Happens If Russia Is Cut Off From It?

Next Door To War: Voices From A Frontline Ukrainian Town

Vigilante Keeps Hunting Migrants In Bulgaria And The Authorities Seem To Be Turning A Blind Eye

He Said, He Said: Russian, U.S. Statements On Biden-Putin Call Differ Starkly

How Have The Lives Of Russians Changed Since 1991? Take A Guess!

Religious Communities In Montenegro Are Still Wary Of Vaccination. Muslim Leaders Are The Exception.

Talk Of War: Frontline Ukrainian Soldiers Respond To Invasion Warnings

'Just A Game': Abuse Allegations Against Russian Teacher Highlight Tensions Between Educators, Parents

'Satire Of Our Times'? Authorities Probe Popular Russian Rappers After 'Fabricated' Complaint

The Fight To Save The Priceless Works Of Art In Georgia's Gelati Monastery

School's Out, Forever? Amid COVID Spike, Many Bulgarian Students Back Online For Third School Year

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The View From Finland: 'The Russian Garrisons Have Been Emptied. They Don't Have Anything'

Moldova Hasn't Decided On Accepting NATO Lethal Weapons, Foreign Minister Says

Iranian Religious Song Seen As Attempt To Indoctrinate Children

Interview: Can Russian Forces Encircle Ukraine's East?

Vladimir Putin's St. Petersburg Beginnings And The $2 Million Heist

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Ukraine's Electric Cavalry: The E-Bikes Being Used In Battle

Russia Finally Releases Danish Jehovah's Witness Christensen

Amid Rising Russian Threat, Moldova Mulls Scrapping Neutrality

Photojournalist Captures Intensity Of Fighting In Eastern Ukraine

Orban Imposes New State Of Emergency In Hungary, Saying Ukraine War Poses 'Constant Danger'

Moscow Throws Massive Resources Into Offensive; Ukraine Grain Exports Under Strain

Hacks, Oil Deals, And Veiled Criticism: China-Russia Ties Continue To Morph After Ukraine Invasion

Zelenskiy Warns Of 'Extremely Difficult' Period As Russia Boosts Offensive In Eastern Ukraine

Moscow Offers Safe Passage Of Ukrainian Food Exports In Exchange For Easing Of Sanctions

20 Countries Pledge Fresh Military Aid To Ukraine, Says U.S. Defense Secretary

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