Russian prosecutors announced new criminal charges against U.S.-born Kremlin foe Bill Browder on Monday, sounds alarm on Interpol.
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The Problem With Russia’s Candidate for Interpol President
Interpol shouldn’t elect Russia’s candidate President as he lacks honesty, integrity and impartiality required for this position of international trust.
Ukraine Ex-President Yanukovych To Miss Treason Hearing
Former Ukrainian President Viktor won’t be able to appear before a Kyiv court on Monday because of injuries sustained on a Moscow tennis court.
Will Germany Mandate a Quota for Women in Parliament?
The woman campaigning to succeed Angela Merkel as head of Germany’s Christian Democrats (CDU) said she may consider quotas to get more women in parliament.
Did Russia Violate Navalny’s Rights? European Court To Rule
Russia is awaiting a European court ruling on whether it violated the rights of opposition leader Alexei Navalny when arresting him on repeated occasions.
Marie-Antoinette Jewels Soar at ‘Once in a Lifetime’ Auction
A royal treasure trove that belonged to French Queen Marie-Antoinette fetched 53.5 million Swiss francs as collectors fresh to the market.
Putin’s Childhood Friend Set To Win Lucrative New Contract
Respected business daily Kommersant reported Tuesday the firms controlled by Arkady Rotenberg are positioned to win a massive seaport contract.
Russian Opposition Leader Navalny Barred From Leaving Russia
Russian opposition leader Alexei stopped at border, barred from leaving Russia court for hearing at the European Court for Human Rights in France.
Italian Journalists Protest Governing Party Insults
Italy’s leaders affirm their commitment to a free press as journalists protested against insults from prominent figures in the governing 5-Star Movement.
Russia-Controlled Ukraine Regions Hold Clearly Rigged Vote
Residents of eastern Ukraine regions controlled by Russia-backed separatist voted Sunday for local governments in elections denounced by Kyiv and the West.