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Russia's Taman port damaged by Ukrainian drone strike

Russia's Taman port damaged by Ukrainian drone strike

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Don't get sense EU countries ready to give Ukraine date for membership, EU's Kallas says

Don't get sense EU countries ready to give Ukraine date for membership, EU's Kallas says

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Russia investigates tanker crash at Ust-Luga port

Russia investigates tanker crash at Ust-Luga port

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Ukrainian anti-graft authorities detain ex-minister in major case

Ukrainian anti-graft authorities detain ex-minister in major case

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European allies say Navalny was poisoned by dart frog toxin; Russia rejects claims

European allies say Navalny was poisoned by dart frog toxin; Russia rejects claims

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Macron urges calm after activist's death sparks political clash

Macron urges calm after activist's death sparks political clash

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France: Navalny poisoning shows Putin ready to use nerve agents on own people

France: Navalny poisoning shows Putin ready to use nerve agents on own people

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NATO's Rutte says Russians suffering 'crazy losses' in Ukraine

NATO's Rutte says Russians suffering 'crazy losses' in Ukraine

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Canada wants Iran government change, increases sanctions

Canada wants Iran government change, increases sanctions

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Exclusive: Trump pauses China tech bans ahead of Xi summit

Exclusive: Trump pauses China tech bans ahead of Xi summit

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US, Taiwan finalise deal to cut tariffs, boost purchases of US goods

US, Taiwan finalise deal to cut tariffs, boost purchases of US goods

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GE Aerospace turns to robots and 'Lean' methods to tackle jet engine repair crunch

GE Aerospace turns to robots and 'Lean' methods to tackle jet engine repair crunch

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US government starts likely brief shutdown as House fails to approve deal

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Rohingya survivors expect UN's highest court to find Myanmar committed genocide

Rohingya survivors expect UN's highest court to find Myanmar committed genocide

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Tunisia extends state of emergency by 11 months until Dec 31

Tunisia extends state of emergency by 11 months until Dec 31

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Mexico seeks to avoid US tariffs on states shipping oil to Cuba

Mexico seeks to avoid US tariffs on states shipping oil to Cuba

Exclusive: ICE officers in Minnesota directed not to interact with 'agitators' in new orders

Exclusive: ICE officers in Minnesota directed not to interact with 'agitators' in new orders

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Kremlin says Russia has invited Ukraine's Zelenskiy to come to Moscow for peace talks

Kremlin says Russia has invited Ukraine's Zelenskiy to come to Moscow for peace talks

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UN chief 'deeply concerned' by escalation of violence in South Sudan, spokesperson says

UN chief 'deeply concerned' by escalation of violence in South Sudan, spokesperson says

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Spain's government defends rail investment record after deadly crashes

Spain's government defends rail investment record after deadly crashes

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U.S. sends additional warship to Middle East amid Iran tensions

U.S. sends additional warship to Middle East amid Iran tensions

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EU to designate Iran's Revolutionary Guard as terrorist organisation, Kallas says

EU to designate Iran's Revolutionary Guard as terrorist organisation, Kallas says

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Poland cools on joining euro zone after its economy surges, FT reports

Poland cools on joining euro zone after its economy surges, FT reports

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EU sends emergency generators to Ukraine as France plans to coordinate aid

EU sends emergency generators to Ukraine as France plans to coordinate aid

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OC Media contributor Bahruz Samadov reportedly detained in Baku for ‘treason’

OC Media contributor Bahruz Samadov reportedly detained in Baku for ‘treason’

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Russian couple accused of being Kremlin spies go on trial in Poland

Russian couple accused of being Kremlin spies go on trial in Poland

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Court jails man who killed Russian chemical weapons chief at Ukraine's behest for life

Court jails man who killed Russian chemical weapons chief at Ukraine's behest for life

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Lukashenko joins Trump's 'Board of Peace' as US eases his isolation

Lukashenko joins Trump's 'Board of Peace' as US eases his isolation

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Poland suspends work on labour reform, risking billions in EU funds

Poland suspends work on labour reform, risking billions in EU funds

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Iran executes a man convicted of spying for Israel’s Mossad

Iran executes a man convicted of spying for Israel’s Mossad

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Poland “ready to defend western border” with Germany, says president

Poland “ready to defend western border” with Germany, says president

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German Police Investigate Belarusian Ex-Prison Guard Accused Of Beating Inmates

German Police Investigate Belarusian Ex-Prison Guard Accused Of Beating Inmates

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Russian Fears Being Sent To Fight In Native Ukraine If Extradited From Serbia

Russian Fears Being Sent To Fight In Native Ukraine If Extradited From Serbia

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Polish president vetoes law regulating crypto-assets market

Polish president vetoes law regulating crypto-assets market

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Leading Azerbaijani Opposition Figure Missing After Raids By Security Services

Leading Azerbaijani Opposition Figure Missing After Raids By Security Services

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Naturalized Kazakhs From Afghanistan Rendered Stateless After Astana Revokes Citizenships

Naturalized Kazakhs From Afghanistan Rendered Stateless After Astana Revokes Citizenships

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The Popular Front Party of Azerbaijan reported the arrest of three activists in a week.

The Popular Front Party of Azerbaijan reported the arrest of three activists in a week.

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Azimbek Beknazarov released on his own recognizance

Politician Azimbek Beknazarov was released on his own recognizance. His associates reported on social media. The invest...

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Georgia announced the shipment of a large batch of generators to Ukraine.

Georgia announced the shipment of a large batch of generators to Ukraine.

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Villagers in Dagestan complained about a lack of transportation.

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Azerbaijani military personnel participate in exercises in Turkey.

Azerbaijani military personnel participate in exercises in Turkey.

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An Azerbaijani businessman released in Russia has arrived in Baku.

Following the release of Sputnik Azerbaijan editor Yevgeny Belousov, Azerbaijani media reported the arrival in Baku of Y...

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Polish PM: former government used Pegasus spyware to surveil my wife and daughter

Polish PM: former government used Pegasus spyware to surveil my wife and daughter

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Polish opposition politician to face trial over Pegasus spyware purchase

Polish opposition politician to face trial over Pegasus spyware purchase

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Tajik Man Dies In Detention Amid Crackdown On Islam

Tajik Man Dies In Detention Amid Crackdown On Islam

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Putin says Russian air defenses were to blame for Azerbaijani jet's crash last year, killing 38

Putin says Russian air defenses were to blame for Azerbaijani jet's crash last year, killing 38

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Kazakhstan Is Building A Surveillance State. Will China Be Its Model?

Kazakhstan is expanding its surveillance network using AI-powered facial recognition systems like TargetEYE, raising con...

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Serbian police arrest 11 people for placing pig heads in front of French mosques

According to the Serbian authorities, the suspects were allegedly trained by another suspect, 'acting under the instruct...

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Rights organization condemns sentencing of Kyrgyzstan media workers

Rights organization condemns sentencing of Kyrgyzstan media workers

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Catholic Journalist in Belarus Released After 5 Years in Prison

Catholic Journalist in Belarus Released After 5 Years in Prison

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Belarus: Journalist formerly jailed for work with RFE/RL recounts prison conditions as "inhumane"

Belarus: Journalist formerly jailed for work with RFE/RL recounts prison conditions as "inhumane"

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Central Asia's Evolving Censorship: From Physical Threats To Algorithmic Purges

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Poland asks EU Parliament to strip far-right leader Braun of immunity over further alleged crimes

Poland asks EU Parliament to strip far-right leader Braun of immunity over further alleged crimes

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Azerbaijan And Syria In A Plot Against Iran Tehran Thinks So.

Azerbaijan And Syria In A Plot Against Iran Tehran Thinks So.

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Kyrgyzstan: Whistleblower Convicted for Exposing Corruption in Court System

Kyrgyzstan: Whistleblower Convicted for Exposing Corruption in Court System

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Serbia monitors government critics with spyware

A report found that Serbia’s intelligence agency installed spyware on the phones of journalists and activists.

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Journalists in Trouble: Farid Mehralizada’s Trial Begins in Azerbaijan

Farid Mehralizada’s trial begins in Azerbaijan; Nika Novak sentenced to four years in Russian prison; RFE/RL journalis...

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COP29 Brings Focus On Azerbaijan's Pollution Of The Caspian Sea

Azerbaijan is hosting COP29, the UN climate conference, drawing criticism from some who point to the country's huge oil...

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Ex-Kyrgyz Top Customs Official Pays $200M to Walk Free Awaiting Trial

Ex-Kyrgyz Top Customs Official Pays $200M to Walk Free Awaiting Trial

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Kazakh Journalist Mukhammedkarim's Appeal Of Prison Sentence Denied

Kazakh Journalist Mukhammedkarim's Appeal Of Prison Sentence Denied

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Kazakh Court Extends Detention Of Russian Entrepreneur Wanted By Moscow

Kazakh Court Extends Detention Of Russian Entrepreneur Wanted By Moscow

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Kyrgyz Government Critic Loses Appeal Against 3-Year Prison Sentence

Kyrgyz Government Critic Loses Appeal Against 3-Year Prison Sentence

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Exiled Azerbaijani Activist Dies Following Brutal Attack

A well-known Azerbaijani opposition figure living in exile in France died on Monday after being brutally beaten and stab...

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Belarus: Free student jailed for 6.5 years for reposting criticism of Ukraine war and Lukashenka

Belarus: Free student jailed for 6.5 years for reposting criticism of Ukraine war and Lukashenka

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EU freezes 30 million euros in aid to Georgian army

EU freezes 30 million euros in aid to Georgian army

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Defence demands to release activist Marina Melikhova from SIZO

Defence demands to release activist Marina Melikhova from SIZO

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Human rights defender Oleg Orlov* remains on register of foreign agents

Human rights defender Oleg Orlov* remains on register of foreign agents

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Jailed Kyrgyz Activists Demand Medical Checkups Fearing TB Outbreak

Jailed Kyrgyz Activists Demand Medical Checkups Fearing TB Outbreak

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Armenian police arrest 41 at protest against border concessions

Armenian police arrest 41 at protest against border concessions

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At Baku's Request, Kyrgyzstan Extradites 5 With Alleged Links To Matraimov

At Baku's Request, Kyrgyzstan Extradites 5 With Alleged Links To Matraimov

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U.S. Ambassador calls on Tajik authorities to 'support journalists' rights'

U.S. Ambassador calls on Tajik authorities to 'support journalists' rights'

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With Journalists Behind Bars, Kyrgyzstan Enters New Era of Repression

The authorities have accused Temirov Live, a respected investigative outlet, of inciting mass unrest, and jailed nearly...

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Azerbaijan: Campaign of intimidation against independent media continues with raid on Toplum TV

Azerbaijan: Campaign of intimidation against independent media continues with raid on Toplum TV

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Azerbaijani TV Station's Journalists Detained; U.S. 'Deeply Troubled'

Azerbaijani TV Station's Journalists Detained; U.S. 'Deeply Troubled'

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Sirazhudinova notes favourable attitude towards honour killings in Chechnya

Sirazhudinova notes favourable attitude towards “honour killings” in Chechnya

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Tajik Activist in Germany at Risk of Deportation

Tajik Activist in Germany at Risk of Deportation

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Serbia asks Russia to end recruitment of its people for Ukraine war

Serbia asks Russia to end recruitment of its people for Ukraine war

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The ongoing fight against child marriage and ‘bride kidnapping’ in Kyrgyzstan

The ongoing fight against child marriage and ‘bride kidnapping’ in Kyrgyzstan

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More than 340 protesters detained in Belarus on November 22

Almost 350 people were detained on November 22 for violating mass gathering laws during protests in Belarus, the nationa...

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Baku: residents of Abkhazia involved in hostilities in Nagorno-Karabakh

Baku: residents of Abkhazia involved in hostilities in Nagorno-Karabakh

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Kazakh Activists Detained, Pressured Ahead Of Opposition Party's Founding Congress

Three Kazakh opposition activists were detained by police while they were traveling to Almaty to take part in the foundi...