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Zelenskiy Calls For The 'De-Occupation' Of Crimea In UN Speech

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy stressed the need for a "de-occupation" of the Russia-annexed Crimea and called for the reform of the United Nations in his speech to the UN General Assembly.

Massive Crowds In Minsk Demand President Lukashenka Resign

Two separate rallies were held on August 16 in Minsk.

Videos Of Belarus Protester's Death Appear To Contradict Official Version Of Events

According to the official version of events, Belarusian protester Alyaksandr Taraykouski was killed on August 10 when an explosive device blew up in his hands as he was trying to throw it at police. In videos released on August 15 showing his death, nothing like that can be seen.

U.S. Military Plane With Ventilator Shipment Lands In Moscow

Armenian Prime Minister Tests Positive For Coronavirus

Pakistani Passenger Jet Crashes Near Karachi

Azerbaijani Voters Elect New Parliament In Snap Elections

Pompeo Assures Kyiv Of 'Unwavering' Support, Discusses Possible Zelenskiy Visit

Ukrainian Boeing 737 Crashes In Iran, Killing All On Board

Trump Impeachment Charges Announced

Putin, Zelenskiy Meet In Bid To Bring Peace To Eastern Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Ukrainian counterpart, Volodymyr Zelenskiy, met in Paris for long-awaited talks on resolving the military conflict in eastern Ukraine.

Trump Didn't 'Give An -- Expletive -- About Ukraine,' Impeachment Hearing Told

What's Behind Months Of Protests In Serbia?

Antigovernment protests in Serbia, held regularly for months, reached a boiling point on March 16 and 17 as demonstrators briefly occupied the state broadcaster and rallied outside the president's building. The protesters are calling for the resignation of President Aleksandar Vucic.

'Seeds Of Sodomy': Reports Of Deadly New Antigay Purge In Chechnya ​

​LGBT activists allege that a new antigay purge in Chechnya has led to at least two deaths by torture and the detention of around 40 people. The republic's information minister, Dzhambulat Umarov, says the "seeds of sodomy will not sprout" on the "blessed soil of the Caucasus."

Trump Claims 'Humanitarian And Security Crisis' At U.S. Border

U.S. President Donald Trump said there was a "growing humanitarian and security crisis" on his country's border with Mexico, in his first televised address from the Oval Office on January 8.

Patriarch Bartholomew Signs Decree Granting Independence To Ukrainian Church

Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew of Constantinople signed a decree on January 5 granting autocephaly, or independence, to the Orthodox Church in Ukraine, ending more than 330 years of Russian religious control in Ukraine.

'I'm Frightened': Residents Speak After Deadly Russian High-Rise Collapse

Hanging By A Thread: The Dwindling Carpet Craft Of Kashan

For centuries, artisans have been making fine Persian rugs by hand in Kashan. Afghan migrants have become the heart of the industry, but as many leave Iran, the future of the craft is in doubt.

'A Temple To All Faiths' Rises In Russia

Bosnia Police Detain Protesters Seeking Answers Over Young Man's Death

Bosnian Serb police detained several people in the city of Banka Luka on December 25 as protesters demanded answers in the case of the death of a young man, David Dragicevic. Suzana Radanovic, the mother of Dragicevic, faced off with police during the unrest.