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New statistics reveal that number of Russians living below poverty line jumped by 400k during Covid pandemic to 19.6 million

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After a year marred by Covid-19, increased living costs, and a sharp rise in unemployment, newly published data reveals that 13.3 percent of Russians lived below the subsistence minimum during the first three quarters of 2020. … Read More >New statistics reveal that number of Russians living below poverty line jumped by 400k during Covid pandemic to 19.6 million

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Tunisia approves Russian-made Sputnik V coronavirus vaccine, plans to start immunization in coming months

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Tunisia has become the third nation in Africa to authorize the Russian-made Sputnik V vaccine for emergency use. The country previously expressed hope that it could get a portion of the vaccines from neighboring Algeria. … Read More >Tunisia approves Russian-made Sputnik V coronavirus vaccine, plans to start immunization in coming months

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How the US-UK-backed Iranian coup of 1953 birthed US-Iran tensions

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We speak to Sarah Jaffe, author of ‘Why Work Won’t Love You Back’. She discusses how coronavirus has helped debunk the claim that work is fulfilling and wonderful, the issue of no pay for women for household work, the reason why so many teachers are traditionally women, why the charity system “justifies the way things are” and much more! … Read More >How the US-UK-backed Iranian coup of 1953 birthed US-Iran tensions

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Russian policeman draws gun as pro-Navalny protesters clash with officers on streets of St. Petersburg (VIDEO)

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Russia’s second-largest city has seen a tense standoff between police and supporters of jailed opposition figure Alexey Navalny on Sunday, as footage emerged of violence and arrests for a second consecutive weekend. … Read More >Russian policeman draws gun as pro-Navalny protesters clash with officers on streets of St. Petersburg (VIDEO)

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More detentions & clashes with police as second consecutive weekend of pro-Navalny rallies across Russia attract smaller crowds

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Thousands of people again took to the streets across Russia on Sunday to call for the release of opposition figure Alexey Navalny. While most were uneventful, some marches spiraled into confrontation between police and protesters. … Read More >More detentions & clashes with police as second consecutive weekend of pro-Navalny rallies across Russia attract smaller crowds

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For second week running, wife of jailed opposition figure Alexey Navalny detained at unsanctioned protest in Moscow (VIDEO)

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The wife of jailed Russian opposition figure Alexey Navalny, Yulia, has been again detained in Moscow after turning up at an unsanctioned rally calling for her husband’s release. Last Saturday, she was released after a few hours. … Read More >For second week running, wife of jailed opposition figure Alexey Navalny detained at unsanctioned protest in Moscow (VIDEO)

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‘This city needs a new hero’: Man in BATMAN suit arrested at unsanctioned rally in Moscow (PHOTOS)

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A protest in support of jailed Russian opposition figure Alexey Navalny in the Russian capital took an unusual turn on Sunday, as photos surfaced on social media of police officers detaining somebody dressed like Batman. … Read More >‘This city needs a new hero’: Man in BATMAN suit arrested at unsanctioned rally in Moscow (PHOTOS)

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Navalny associates accused of ‘treason’ by prominent Moscow senator after lobbying Biden for more US sanctions against Russia

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A letter sent to US President Joe Biden by allies of jailed opposition figure Alexey Navalny has sparked a fierce backlash in Moscow. It calls for harsh measures against high-profile Russian officials and businessmen. … Read More >Navalny associates accused of ‘treason’ by prominent Moscow senator after lobbying Biden for more US sanctions against Russia

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More than 100 detained in Moscow as police move to break up unsanctioned protests by supporters of jailed activist Alexey Navalny

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Supporters of jailed Russian opposition figure Alexey Navalny have taken to the streets again on Sunday to demand his release from prison. Police have detained more than 100 people at unsanctioned rallies in central Moscow. … Read More >More than 100 detained in Moscow as police move to break up unsanctioned protests by supporters of jailed activist Alexey Navalny