Tag: Opposition

Categories Russia

Director of Navalny’s Anti-Corruption Foundation placed on Russia’s wanted list, after ‘extremist’ campaign group banned by court

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A detention order has been issued for Russian activist Ivan Zhdanov, one of jailed opposition figure Alexey Navalny’s most high-profile associates, after the Ministry of Internal Affairs included him on a federal wanted list. … Read More >Director of Navalny’s Anti-Corruption Foundation placed on Russia’s wanted list, after ‘extremist’ campaign group banned by court

Categories EU

French far-left leader has flour thrown in his face during rally against far right just days after President Macron slap (VIDEO)

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The leader of a French far-left party was showered with flour while talking to reporters ahead of a march against the extreme right. The incident took place days after President Emmanuel Macron was attacked at a public event. … Read More >French far-left leader has flour thrown in his face during rally against far right just days after President Macron slap (VIDEO)

Categories Russia

Ukrainians who oppose NATO are ‘smart’ as they know US would use them as ‘cannon fodder’ in red line issue for Russia, says Putin

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Russian President Vladimir Putin has lavished praise on Ukrainians who are opposed to Kiev signing up for the US-led NATO military bloc, suggesting the move would be a red line for Russia if it were threatened by Western rockets. … Read More >Ukrainians who oppose NATO are ‘smart’ as they know US would use them as ‘cannon fodder’ in red line issue for Russia, says Putin

Categories Russia

Jailed Russian opposition figure Alexey Navalny’s organisation branded ‘extremist’ by Moscow Court – allies now face election ban

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The “Anti-Corruption Foundation,” founded by now-jailed Russian opposition figure Alexey Navalny in 2011, has been determined by the Moscow City Court on Wednesday to be an extremist organization, in a hearing behind closed doors. … Read More >Jailed Russian opposition figure Alexey Navalny’s organisation branded ‘extremist’ by Moscow Court – allies now face election ban

Categories Middle East

Israeli PM Netanyahu condemns ‘incitement from any side’ amid backlash against coalition set to remove him from power

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has spoken out against hate speech after his political opponents were given extra security detail. A ‘unity’ coalition to oust the PM was met with online hate and protests. … Read More >Israeli PM Netanyahu condemns ‘incitement from any side’ amid backlash against coalition set to remove him from power

Categories World

Ryanair plane may have landed in Minsk due to fake bomb threat by angry opposition colleague, says Belarusian activist Protasevich

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The jailed Belarusian activist Roman Protasevich, who was arrested last month after his flight was forced to make an emergency landing in Minsk, may have been set up by a colleague with whom he had an intense personal conflict. … Read More >Ryanair plane may have landed in Minsk due to fake bomb threat by angry opposition colleague, says Belarusian activist Protasevich

Categories Middle East

Herzog elected Israel’s new president with 87 votes, as midnight deadline looms for opposition to oust Netanyahu

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Isaac Herzog has been elected Israel’s eleventh president, winning a sizeable majority of 87 votes from the Knesset’s 120 seats. The vote comes as several parties race to form a new government before midnight. … Read More >Herzog elected Israel’s new president with 87 votes, as midnight deadline looms for opposition to oust Netanyahu