History Hands Alexei Navalny's Widow a Leading Role
The 47-year-old economist, Yulia Navalnaya pledges to take up the mantle of her husband.
Russians Struggle to Find Meaning, Hope, After Alexei Navalny's Murder
The news of Alexei Navalny's death in a prison camp beyond the Arctic circle devastated me. Like countless other Russians, I believed that, someday, my native country would become happy and free.
Putin ally dealt blow as election goes to runoff
"Turkey is a highly polarized country and Erdogan....intensified that polarization as part of his style of governance," said expert Howard Eissenstat.
Russia's Independent Media Diaspora Needs Our Support
Independent journalists and outlets generally work collaboratively to tell the real story about what is happening in Ukraine and the very real impact of Russian government's excesses on ordinary people living in Russia's regions. Nevertheless, the journalists' status remains precarious.
Ron DeSantis opponents arrested in Florida protesting abortion ban
Protests erupted after the state Senate passed a bill to impose a six-week ban on abortion, less than a year after DeSantis signed a 15-week ban into law.
Oppositionist warns Belarus "not for sale" as Putin, Lukashenko shake hands
Belarusians will likely be "nervous" about the Putin-Lukashenko meeting amid worries Minsk could join the Ukraine war, one expert told Newsweek.
EU official warns of "worse-than-Putin" politician taking power in Russia
"You need faces—strong leaders and politicians who offer themselves as alternatives," said Sergey Lagodinsky, a member of the European Parliament.
Marjorie Taylor-Greene and AOC Among 8 to Oppose Russian Asset Seizure Bill
Greene joined House progressives in voting against the measure, which would liquidate the frozen assets of Russian oligarchs and use the funds to help Ukraine.
Lindsey Graham's No Vote on Ketanji Brown Jackson Breaks 17-Year Precedent
Graham has voted to support every other Supreme Court nominee—both Democrats and Republicans—since he was elected to Senate in 2003.
Opposition to Jackson Ticks Up After Hearings But Support Remains High
The Senate Judiciary Committee will meet on April 4 to consider Jackson's nomination.
Alexei Navalny Rallies Putin Resistance—'Toad Sitting on an Oil Pipe'
The jailed Russian opposition leader uses his latest sentencing as a platform to stir opposition against Vladimir Putin.
Belarus Opposition Leader's Husband Sentenced to 18 Years in Prison
Siarhei Tsikhanouski, the husband of Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, previously ran against current President Alexander Lukashenko in 2020's elections.
PM Zoom Bombs Opposition's Video Call to Warn Them His Spies Are Watching
Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen said Friday that he had joined a video conference call to warn his opposition against disruptive activities.
Belarus President Lukashenko: Journalist Was Plotting 'Bloody Rebellion'
Lukashenko said the journalist and his associates were working with foreign intelligence agencies to "organize a massacre and a bloody rebellion in Belarus."
'High Probability' Belarusian Journalist Being Tortured, Says Opposition
"We do not know where he is and in what condition," Svetlana Tikhanouskaya said on Monday.
Progressives Outraged by Rahm Emanuel Reports Ahead of Biden Cabinet Picks
"It would knock the air out of any hope Biden as president will be more than just 'not-Trump,'" warned Ishena Robinson, a Chicago writer for The Root.
British Town Permits Scientology Development Despite Fears of 'Takeover'
Plymouth City Council approved a planned $3 million renovation, which will create a new Scientology church.
Nicolás Maduro Claims Opposition Will Assassinate Him
"Maduro, with the help of Cuban intelligence, has a plan, and that is to find new pretexts for arrests of those who seek a return to democracy," one expert told Newsweek.
Syria Government, Activists Accuse U.S. of Bombing Army
The U.S.-led coalition claimed to have killed an infamous ISIS commander, but the Syrian government and activists said no.
Netanyahu, Like Trump, Revels in Demonizing Opposition
Both leaders have castigated their democratic opposition as dangerous extremists.
Kanye West Meeting With Uganda President Was 'Immoral'
"It would have been great if he had used his voice for the good of people in Africa. I'm a musician, but I am not allowed to stage a show in my own country because I disagree with the president," Bobi Wine said.
Fliers on Colleges Blame Jews for Kavanaugh Opposition
"Every time some anti-white, anti-American, anti-freedom event takes place, you look at it, and it's Jews behind it," the posters read.
Philippines Duterte Claims Defeat of Military Coup
The president said the coup was planned by rogue elements within the military, communist rebels and opposing political parties.
Russia Detains 'More Than a Thousand' in Protests
Russian opposition activists mounted a day of protests on local polling day, off the back of mass public outrage at an increase of the country's retirement age.
U.S. Grants Asylum to Russian Opposition Volunteer
In March, Alexei Muzhetsky was abducted and attacked by men posing as Russian security agents, the Agora human rights group said.
Zimbabwe Opposition Forced into Hiding After Election
Zimbabwe's security forces have harassed activists and leaders supporting the MDC Alliance.
Venezuela President Implicates Florida in Drone Attack
Maduro accused exiled opposition leader Julio Borges and lawmaker Juan Requesens of planning the attack.
How to Watch Mars's Close Approach to Earth
"When you first spot Mars rising in the east after sunset, you'll be startled by how bright it looks," Sky & Telescope editor says.
Putin's Popularity Is Quietly Dipping: State Polls
A drop in Putin's popularity comes at a time when Russian dissatisfaction in state polls is gradually building.
U.N.: Venezuelan Security Forces Execute Hundreds
More than 500 people have summarily been executed in raids since 2015, with security forces arranging the scene to suggesting victims "resisted arrest."