Russia reforms: Putin strongly backed by voters, partial results
Image copyright EPA Image caption Voting has been taking place since last Thursday Russians have…
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Russian voters overwhelmingly back a ploy by President Vladimir Putin to rule until 2036
Russians went to the polls Wednesday to cast ballots in a nationwide referendum on constitutional…
Trump fights to keep a job Dems say he isn’t doing
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is asking Americans to let him keep his job….
South Korea develops new futuristic laser weapon system
South Korean defense contractor Hanwha Defense is currently developing a new vehicle-mounted futuristic weapon system….
Trump, Russia and the Taliban: The story in 300 words
Image copyright Getty Images President Donald Trump’s latest controversy is a complicated story, involving both…
China discovers new swine flu with pandemic potential
Chinese researchers have discovered a new type of virus in pigs that can infect humans…
UN demands halt to key global conflicts to tackle COVID-19
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The U.N. Security Council demanded an “immediate cessation of hostilities” in…
You Scratch My Back & I’ll Scratch Yours — Global Issues
UN Security Council in session. Credit: United Nations by Thalif Deen (united nations) Wednesday, July…
Hachalu Hundessa: ‘Fifty killed’ in protests over Ethiopian singer’s death
Image copyright Reuters Image caption Hachalu’s songs focused on the rights of the Oromo ethnic…
Russians hit the reset button for Putin, but questions of legitimacy linger over his long-term rule
At first glance, everything seems to be going to plan for the Kremlin. Back in…