Russian feminist runs for Duma to take on domestic violence
MOSCOW (AP) — Alyona Popova’s campaign rhetoric is blunt: Unless she is elected to parliament, there won’t be much hope for a law against domestic violence in Russia.
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Russia's Putin slams presence of foreign troops in Syria
DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin criticized the presence of foreign troops in Syria, saying they are there against the will of the Syrian government and are blocking the consolidation of the war-torn country, the Kremlin said Tuesday.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
Putin in self-isolation due to COVID cases in inner circle
MOSCOW (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin entered self-isolation after people in his inner circle became infected with the coronavirus, the Kremlin said Tuesday, adding that the leader himself tested negative for COVID-19.
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Putin in self-isolation due to COVID cases in inner circle
MOSCOW (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin entered self-isolation after people in his inner circle became infected with the coronavirus, the Kremlin said Tuesday, adding that the leader himself tested negative for COVID-19.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
Russia's Putin slams presence of foreign troops in Syria
DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin criticized the presence of foreign troops in Syria, saying they are there against the will of the Syrian government and are blocking the consolidation of the war-torn country, the Kremlin said Tuesday.
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Putin to self-isolate due to COVID cases among inner circle
MOSCOW (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin is going into self-isolation because of coronavirus cases in his inner circle, the Kremlin said Tuesday, adding that he tested negative for COVID-19.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
Afghan military plane crashes in Uzbekistan; cause disputed
MOSCOW (AP) — An Afghan military plane crashed in Uzbekistan over the weekend, and Uzbek authorities on Monday issued conflicting reports on the cause. The wreckage came as dozens of Afghan military aircraft carrying hundreds of servicemen reportedly reached Uzbekistan, among the thousands fleeing the country after the Taliban recaptured …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Afghan military plane crashes in Uzbekistan; cause disputed
MOSCOW (AP) — An Afghan military plane crashed in Uzbekistan over the weekend, and Uzbek authorities on Monday issued conflicting reports on the cause. The wreckage came as dozens of Afghan military aircraft carrying hundreds of servicemen reportedly reached Uzbekistan, among the thousands fleeing the country after the Taliban recaptured …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Afghan military plane crashes in Uzbekistan; cause disputed
MOSCOW (AP) — An Afghan military plane crashed in Uzbekistan over the weekend, and Uzbek authorities on Monday issued conflicting reports on the cause. The wreckage came as dozens of Afghan military aircraft carrying hundreds of servicemen reportedly reached Uzbekistan, among the thousands fleeing the country after the Taliban recaptured …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Afghan military plane crashes in Uzbekistan; cause disputed
MOSCOW (AP) — An Afghan military plane crashed in Uzbekistan over the weekend, and Uzbek authorities on Monday issued conflicting reports on the cause. The wreckage came as dozens of Afghan military aircraft carrying hundreds of servicemen reportedly reached Uzbekistan, among the thousands fleeing the country after the Taliban recaptured …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Uzbekistan says it downed Afghan military plane crossing in
MOSCOW (AP) — An Afghan military plane was downed by Uzbekistan's air defense system on Sunday over an attempt to illegally enter the country's air space, Uzbek authorities said Monday.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Kremlin critic Navalny slapped with new criminal charges
MOSCOW (AP) — Russian authorities have levied new criminal charges against imprisoned opposition leader Alexei Navalny, part of a government crackdown on the corruption fighter and his beleaguered team ahead of Russia's upcoming parliamentary election.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Kremlin critic Navalny slapped with new criminal charges
MOSCOW (AP) — Russian authorities have levied new criminal charges against imprisoned opposition leader Alexei Navalny, part of a government crackdown on the corruption fighter and his beleaguered team ahead of Russia's upcoming parliamentary election.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Kremlin critic Navalny slapped with new criminal charges
MOSCOW (AP) — Russian authorities have levied new criminal charges against imprisoned opposition leader Alexei Navalny, part of a government crackdown on the corruption fighter and his beleaguered team ahead of Russia's upcoming parliamentary election.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Belarus runner used quick thinking to avoid being sent home
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — A Belarusian Olympic sprinter who feared reprisals back home after publicly criticizing her coaches at the Tokyo Games used quick thinking to get help, using her phone to translate a plea and show it to Japanese police as she tried to avoid being forced onto a …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Belarus runner used quick thinking to avoid being sent home
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — A Belarusian Olympic sprinter who feared reprisals back home after publicly criticizing her coaches at the Tokyo Games used quick thinking to get help, using her phone to translate a plea and show it to Japanese police as she tried to avoid being forced onto a …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Belarus runner used quick thinking to avoid being sent home
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — A Belarusian Olympic sprinter who feared reprisals back home after publicly criticizing her coaches at the Tokyo Games used quick thinking to get help, using her phone to translate a plea and show it to Japanese police as she tried to avoid being forced onto a …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Belarus runner used quick thinking to avoid being sent home
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — A Belarusian Olympic sprinter who feared reprisals back home after publicly criticizing her coaches at the Tokyo Games used quick thinking to get help, using her phone to translate a plea and show it to Japanese police as she tried to avoid being forced onto a …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Belarus runner showed Japanese police plea for help on phone
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — A Belarusian Olympic sprinter who criticized her coaches at the Tokyo Games said Thursday that she showed police a translated plea for help on her phone as she tried to avoid being put on a plane home, where she feared reprisals from an authoritarian government.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Russia hands Navalny ally parole-like sentence over protests
MOSCOW (AP) — A court in Moscow on Tuesday sentenced a close ally of imprisoned opposition leader Alexei Navalny to 1 1/2 years of parole-like restrictions in a controversial criminal case the government launched against opposition supporters after mass protests shook Russia this year.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Russia hands Navalny ally parole-like sentence over protests
MOSCOW (AP) — A court in Moscow on Tuesday sentenced a close ally of imprisoned opposition leader Alexei Navalny to 1 1/2 years of parole-like restrictions in a controversial criminal case the government launched against opposition supporters after mass protests shook Russia this year.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Russia hands Navalny ally parole-like sentence over protests
MOSCOW (AP) — A court in Moscow on Tuesday sentenced a close ally of imprisoned opposition leader Alexei Navalny to 1 1/2 years of parole-like restrictions in a controversial criminal case the government launched against opposition supporters after mass protests shook Russia this year.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Russia blames space station lab incident on software failure
MOSCOW (AP) — A Russian space official on Friday blamed a software problem on a newly docked science lab for briefly knocking the International Space Station out of position.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Russia blames space station lab incident on software failure
MOSCOW (AP) — A Russian space official on Friday blamed a software problem on a newly docked science lab for briefly knocking the International Space Station out of position.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Russia blames space station lab incident on software failure
MOSCOW (AP) — A Russian space official on Friday blamed a software problem on a newly docked science lab for briefly knocking the International Space Station out of position.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Russia blames space station lab incident on software failure
MOSCOW (AP) — A Russian space official on Friday blamed a software problem on a newly docked science lab for briefly knocking the International Space Station out of position.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Rights group in Russia shuts down amid government crackdown
MOSCOW (AP) — A rights group in Russia announced Sunday that it was shutting down, citing fear of prosecution of its members and supporters after Russian authorities blocked its website for allegedly publishing content from an “undesirable” organization.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Rights group in Russia shuts down amid government crackdown
MOSCOW (AP) — A rights group in Russia announced Sunday that it was shutting down, citing fear of prosecution of its members and supporters after Russian authorities blocked its website for allegedly publishing content from an “undesirable” organization.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Rights group in Russia shuts down amid government crackdown
MOSCOW (AP) — A rights group in Russia announced Sunday that it was shutting down, citing fear of prosecution of its members and supporters after Russian authorities blocked its website for allegedly publishing content from an “undesirable” organization.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Rights group in Russia shuts down amid government crackdown
MOSCOW (AP) — A rights group in Russia announced Sunday that it was shutting down, citing fear of prosecution of its members and supporters after Russian authorities blocked its website for allegedly publishing content from an “undesirable” organization.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Putin says US and UK were behind Black Sea 'provocation'
MOSCOW (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin said Wednesday that an incident involving a British destroyer in the Black Sea couldn't have triggered a global conflict even if Russia had sunk the warship because the West knows it can't win such a war.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Putin says US and UK were behind Black Sea 'provocation'
MOSCOW (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin said Wednesday that an incident involving a British destroyer in the Black Sea couldn't have triggered a global conflict even if Russia had sunk the warship because the West knows it can't win such a war.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Putin says US and UK were behind Black Sea 'provocation'
MOSCOW (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin said Wednesday that an incident involving a British destroyer in the Black Sea couldn't have triggered a global conflict even if Russia had sunk the warship because the West knows it can't win such a war.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Putin: US aircraft involved in Black Sea UK incident
MOSCOW (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin said Wednesday that a U.S. reconnaissance aircraft was operating in sync with a British destroyer during last week’s Black Sea incident in what he described as a “provocation" to test Moscow's response.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
AP FACT CHECK: Putin's errant claims on cyberattacks, Jan. 6
Russian President Vladimir Putin contradicted the evidence Wednesday when he asserted Russians are not a leading source of cyberattacks on the United States and other countries. They are.
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AP FACT CHECK: Putin's errant claims on cyberattacks, Jan. 6
Russian President Vladimir Putin contradicted the evidence Wednesday when he asserted Russians are not a leading source of cyberattacks on the United States and other countries. They are.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
AP FACT CHECK: Putin's errant claims on cyberattacks, Jan. 6
Russian President Vladimir Putin contradicted the evidence Wednesday when he asserted Russians are not a leading source of cyberattacks on the United States and other countries. They are.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
AP FACT CHECK: Putin offers baseless claim on cyberattacks
Russian President Vladimir Putin contradicted the evidence Wednesday when he asserted Russians are not a leading source of cyberattacks on the United States and other countries. They are.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
Moscow court restricts Navalny's anti-corruption foundation
MOSCOW (AP) — A Moscow court on Tuesday restricted the activities of an organization founded by imprisoned opposition leader Alexei Navalny, pending a decision on whether it and his offices across Russia should be outlawed as extremist groups.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Moscow court restricts Navalny's anti-corruption foundation
MOSCOW (AP) — A Moscow court on Tuesday restricted the activities of an organization founded by imprisoned opposition leader Alexei Navalny, pending a decision on whether it and his offices across Russia should be outlawed as extremist groups.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Moscow court restricts Navalny's anti-corruption foundation
MOSCOW (AP) — A Moscow court on Tuesday restricted the activities of an organization founded by imprisoned opposition leader Alexei Navalny, pending a decision on whether it and his offices across Russia should be outlawed as extremist groups.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Imprisoned Putin foe Navalny to end his hunger strike
MOSCOW (AP) — Imprisoned opposition leader Alexei Navalny said Friday he is ending his hunger strike after getting medical attention and being warned by his doctors that continuing it would put his life at risk.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Imprisoned Putin foe Navalny to end his hunger strike
MOSCOW (AP) — Imprisoned opposition leader Alexei Navalny said Friday he is ending his hunger strike after getting medical attention and being warned by his doctors that continuing it would put his life at risk.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Navalny hails rallies; doctors urge him to end hunger strike
MOSCOW (AP) — Imprisoned Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny said in an emotional message from behind bars Thursday that he felt “pride and hope” after learning from his lawyer about the mass protests demanding his freedom that swept across Russia the previous night.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Imprisoned Putin foe Navalny to end his hunger strike
MOSCOW (AP) — Imprisoned opposition leader Alexei Navalny said Friday he is ending his hunger strike after getting medical attention and being warned by his doctors that continuing it would put his life at risk.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Navalny hails rallies; doctors urge him to end hunger strike
MOSCOW (AP) — Imprisoned Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny said in an emotional message from behind bars Thursday that he felt “pride and hope” after learning from his lawyer about the mass protests demanding his freedom that swept across Russia the previous night.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Imprisoned Putin foe Navalny to end his hunger strike
MOSCOW (AP) — Imprisoned opposition leader Alexei Navalny said Friday he is ending his hunger strike after getting medical attention and being warned by his doctors that continuing it would put his life at risk.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Putin foe Navalny to end prison hunger strike on 24th day
MOSCOW (AP) — Imprisoned opposition leader Alexei Navalny said Friday he is ending his hunger strike after getting medical attention and being warned by his doctors that continuing it would put his life at risk.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Russian's Navalny to end prison hunger strike on 24th day
MOSCOW (AP) — Imprisoned opposition leader Alexei Navalny says he is ending his hunger strike after getting medical attention and being warned by his doctors that continuing it would put his life at risk.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Navalny hails rallies; doctors urge him to end hunger strike
MOSCOW (AP) — Imprisoned Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny said in an emotional message from behind bars Thursday that he felt “pride and hope” after learning from his lawyer about the mass protests demanding his freedom that swept across Russia the previous night.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Nearly 1,500 reported arrested at Navalny rallies in Russia
MOSCOW (AP) — Police arrested nearly 1,500 people Wednesday during a day of demonstrations throughout Russia calling for freedom for imprisoned opposition leader Alexei Navalny, whose health reportedly is in severe decline after three weeks of hunger striking, according to a group that monitors political detentions.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Navalny hails rallies; doctors urge him to end hunger strike
MOSCOW (AP) — Imprisoned Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny said in an emotional message from behind bars Thursday that he felt “pride and hope” after learning from his lawyer about the mass protests demanding his freedom that swept across Russia the previous night.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Nearly 1,500 reported arrested at Navalny rallies in Russia
MOSCOW (AP) — Police arrested nearly 1,500 people Wednesday during a day of demonstrations throughout Russia calling for freedom for imprisoned opposition leader Alexei Navalny, whose health reportedly is in severe decline after three weeks of hunger striking, according to a group that monitors political detentions.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Nearly 1,500 reported arrested at Navalny rallies in Russia
MOSCOW (AP) — Police arrested nearly 1,500 people Wednesday during a day of demonstrations throughout Russia calling for freedom for imprisoned opposition leader Alexei Navalny, whose health reportedly is in severe decline after three weeks of hunger striking, according to a group that monitors political detentions.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Over 1,000 reported arrested at Navalny rallies in Russia
MOSCOW (AP) — Thousands of supporters of imprisoned Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny marched in central Moscow on Wednesday as part of nationwide demonstrations calling for his freedom as his health reportedly is in severe decline while on a hunger strike.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Over 400 reported arrested in Navalny rallies across Russia
MOSCOW (AP) — Thousands of supporters of imprisoned Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny crowded into central Moscow on Wednesday as part of nationwide demonstrations calling for his freedom as his health reportedly is in severe decline while on a hunger strike.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
More than 180 reported arrested in Navalny demonstrations
MOSCOW (AP) — Police across Russia have arrested more than 180 people in connection with demonstrations Wednesday in support of imprisoned opposition leader Alexei Navalny, a human rights group said. Many were seized before protests even began, including two top Navalny associates in Moscow.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
Top Navalny associates detained ahead of protests in Russia
MOSCOW (AP) — Two close associates of Alexei Navalny were detained Wednesday ahead of protests planned to support the imprisoned Russian opposition leader, who has been on a hunger strike since March 31.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Putin foe Navalny sent to prison hospital amid hunger strike
MOSCOW (AP) — Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, who is in the third week of a hunger strike while behind bars, was moved to a hospital in another prison after his doctor said he could be near death, his lawyer said Monday.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Putin foe Navalny sent to prison hospital amid hunger strike
MOSCOW (AP) — Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, who is in the third week of a hunger strike while behind bars, was moved to a hospital in another prison after his doctor said he could be near death, his lawyer said Monday.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Putin foe Navalny sent to prison hospital amid hunger strike
MOSCOW (AP) — Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, who is in the third week of a hunger strike while behind bars, was moved to a hospital in another prison after his doctor said he could be near death, his lawyer said Monday.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Officials: Hunger-striking Navalny to go to prison hospital
MOSCOW (AP) — Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, who is in the third week of a hunger strike while behind bars, will be admitted to a hospital in another prison, the Russian state penitentiary service said Monday, after the politician's doctor said he could be near death.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Putin foe Navalny says he sues prison for withholding Quran
MOSCOW (AP) — Imprisoned Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny said Tuesday he was suing his prison for withholding the Quran, which he intended to study while serving time outside Moscow.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Putin foe Navalny says he sues prison for withholding Quran
MOSCOW (AP) — Imprisoned Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny said Tuesday he was suing his prison for withholding the Quran, which he intended to study while serving time outside Moscow.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Putin foe Navalny says he sues prison for withholding Quran
MOSCOW (AP) — Imprisoned Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny said Tuesday he was suing his prison for withholding the Quran, which he intended to study while serving time outside Moscow.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Russian entrepreneurs adapt to virus lockdown challenges
MOSCOW (AP) — Valentina Konstantinova remembers well when Russia locked down for the coronavirus a year ago. Her 18-room boutique hotel, called Skazka, or “Fairytale,” was full, and within a couple of days, it had only one guest left.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Russian entrepreneurs adapt to virus lockdown challenges
MOSCOW (AP) — Valentina Konstantinova remembers well when Russia locked down for the coronavirus a year ago. Her 18-room boutique hotel, called Skazka, or “Fairytale,” was full, and within a couple of days, it had only one guest left.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Russian entrepreneurs adapt to virus lockdown challenges
MOSCOW (AP) — Valentina Konstantinova remembers well when Russia locked down for the coronavirus a year ago. Her 18-room boutique hotel, called Skazka, or “Fairytale,” was full, and within a couple of days, it had only one guest left.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Russian entrepreneurs adapt to virus lockdown challenges
MOSCOW (AP) — Valentina Konstantinova remembers well when Russia locked down for the coronavirus a year ago. Her 18-room boutique hotel, called Skazka, or “Fairytale,” was full, and within a couple of days, it had only one guest left.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
1 report, 4 theories: Scientists mull clues on virus' origin
GENEVA (AP) — A team of international and Chinese scientists is poised to report on its joint search for the origins of the coronavirus that sparked a pandemic after it was first detected in China over a year ago — with four theories being considered, and one the clear frontrunner, …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
1 report, 4 theories: Scientists mull clues on virus' origin
GENEVA (AP) — A team of international and Chinese scientists is poised to report on its joint search for the origins of the coronavirus that sparked a pandemic after it was first detected in China over a year ago — with four theories being considered, and one the clear frontrunner, …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
1 report, 4 theories: Scientists mull clues on virus' origin
GENEVA (AP) — A team of international and Chinese scientists is poised to report on its joint search for the origins of the coronavirus that sparked a pandemic after it was first detected in China over a year ago — with four theories being considered, and one the clear frontrunner, …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Putin to get coronavirus vaccine shot in Russia on Tuesday
MOSCOW (AP) — President Vladimir Putin said he will get a coronavirus vaccine shot on Tuesday, several months after widespread vaccination started in Russia.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Putin to get coronavirus vaccine shot in Russia on Tuesday
MOSCOW (AP) — President Vladimir Putin said he will get a coronavirus vaccine shot on Tuesday, several months after widespread vaccination started in Russia.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Putin to get coronavirus vaccine shot in Russia on Tuesday
MOSCOW (AP) — President Vladimir Putin said he will get a coronavirus vaccine shot on Tuesday, several months after widespread vaccination started in Russia.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Russia to make Sputnik V vaccine in Italy, a first in EU
MILAN (AP) — Russia has signed a deal to produce its Sputnik V coronavirus vaccine in Italy, the first contract in the European Union, the Italian Russian Chamber of Commerce announced Tuesday.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Russia slows down Twitter, part of social media clampdown
MOSCOW (AP) — Russian authorities said Wednesday they are slowing down the speed of uploading photos and videos to Twitter over its failure to remove banned content — part of growing efforts to curb social media platforms that have played a major role in amplifying dissent.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Russia slows down Twitter, part of social media clampdown
MOSCOW (AP) — Russian authorities said Wednesday they are slowing down the speed of uploading photos and videos to Twitter over its failure to remove banned content — part of growing efforts to curb social media platforms that have played a major role in amplifying dissent.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Russia to make Sputnik V vaccine in Italy, a first in EU
MILAN (AP) — Russia has signed a deal to produce its Sputnik V coronavirus vaccine in Italy, the first contract in the European Union, the Italian Russian Chamber of Commerce announced Tuesday.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Russia to make Sputnik V vaccine in Italy, a first in EU
MILAN (AP) — Russia has signed a deal to produce its Sputnik V coronavirus vaccine in Italy, the first contract in the European Union, the Italian Russian Chamber of Commerce announced Tuesday.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Russia scores points with vaccine diplomacy, but snags arise
MOSCOW (AP) — Russia's boast in August that it was the first country to authorize a coronavirus vaccine led to skepticism at the time because of its insufficient testing. Six months later, as demand for the Sputnik V vaccine grows, experts are raising questions again — this time, over whether …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Russia scores points with vaccine diplomacy, but snags arise
MOSCOW (AP) — Russia's boast in August that it was the first country to authorize a coronavirus vaccine led to skepticism at the time because of its insufficient testing. Six months later, as demand for the Sputnik V vaccine grows, experts are raising questions again — this time, over whether …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Russia scores points with vaccine diplomacy, but snags arise
MOSCOW (AP) — Russia's boast in August that it was the first country to authorize a coronavirus vaccine led to skepticism at the time because of its insufficient testing. Six months later, as demand for the Sputnik V vaccine grows, experts are raising questions again — this time, over whether …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
EU regulator starts a review of Russia's COVID-19 vaccine
MOSCOW (AP) — The European Medicines Agency has started a rolling review of Russia's Sputnik V coronavirus vaccine, many months after it was first approved for use in Russia and after dozens of countries around the world have authorized it.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
EU regulator starts a review of Russia's COVID-19 vaccine
MOSCOW (AP) — The European Medicines Agency has started a rolling review of Russia's Sputnik V coronavirus vaccine, many months after it was first approved for use in Russia and after dozens of countries around the world have authorized it.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
EU regulator starts a review of Russia's COVID-19 vaccine
MOSCOW (AP) — The European Medicines Agency has started a rolling review of Russia's Sputnik V coronavirus vaccine, many months after it was first approved for use in Russia and after dozens of countries around the world have authorized it.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
In new tactic, Navalny supporters to rally in courtyards
MOSCOW (AP) — A top ally of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny on Tuesday announced a new anti-government protest, urging residents of big cities to briefly gather in residential courtyards this weekend with their cellphone flashlights on.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
In new tactic, Navalny supporters to rally in courtyards
MOSCOW (AP) — A top ally of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny on Tuesday announced a new anti-government protest, urging residents of big cities to briefly gather in residential courtyards this weekend with their cellphone flashlights on.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
In new tactic, Navalny supporters to rally in courtyards
MOSCOW (AP) — A top ally of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny on Tuesday announced a new anti-government protest, urging residents of big cities to briefly gather in residential courtyards this weekend with their cellphone flashlights on.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Russia expels EU diplomats over Navalny as tensions rise
MOSCOW (AP) — Russia said Friday it was expelling diplomats from Sweden, Poland and Germany, accusing them of attending a rally in support of opposition leader Alexei Navalny, as international tensions grew over the jailing of the Kremlin’s most prominent foe.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Russia expels EU diplomats over Navalny as tensions rise
MOSCOW (AP) — Russia said Friday it was expelling diplomats from Sweden, Poland and Germany, accusing them of attending a rally in support of opposition leader Alexei Navalny, as international tensions grew over the jailing of the Kremlin’s most prominent foe.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Russia expels EU diplomats over Navalny as tensions rise
MOSCOW (AP) — Russia said Friday it was expelling diplomats from Sweden, Poland and Germany, accusing them of attending a rally in support of opposition leader Alexei Navalny, as international tensions grew over the jailing of the Kremlin’s most prominent foe.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Relations between EU and Russia worsen over Navalny jailing
MOSCOW (AP) — Russia said Friday it was expelling diplomats from Sweden, Poland and Germany, accusing them of attending a rally in support of opposition leader Alexei Navalny, as international tensions grew over the jailing of the Kremlin’s most prominent foe.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Russia expels Western diplomats over Navalny rally
MOSCOW (AP) — Russia's Foreign Ministry said Friday it was expelling diplomats from Sweden, Poland and Germany for attending a rally in support of opposition leader Alexei Navalny.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Study: Russia's Sputnik V vaccine appears safe, effective
MOSCOW (AP) — Russian scientists say the country's Sputnik V vaccine appears safe and effective against COVID-19, according to
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Moscow court orders Kremlin foe Navalny to prison
MOSCOW (AP) — A Moscow court on Tuesday ordered Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny to prison for more than 2 1/2 years, finding that he violated the terms of his probation while recuperating in Germany from nerve-agent poisoning. The ruling ignited protests in Moscow and St. Petersburg.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Study: Russia's Sputnik V vaccine appears safe, effective
MOSCOW (AP) — Russian scientists say the country's Sputnik V vaccine appears safe and effective against COVID-19, according to
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
More protests called in Moscow to demand Navalny's release
MOSCOW (AP) — Moscow braced for more protests seeking the release of jailed opposition leader Alexei Navalny, who faces a court hearing Tuesday after two weekends of nationwide rallies and thousands of arrests in the largest outpouring of discontent in Russia in years.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Moscow court orders Kremlin foe Navalny to prison
MOSCOW (AP) — A Moscow court on Tuesday ordered Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny to prison for more than 2 1/2 years, finding that he violated the terms of his probation while recuperating in Germany from nerve-agent poisoning. The ruling ignited protests in Moscow and St. Petersburg.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Moscow court orders Kremlin foe Navalny to prison
MOSCOW (AP) — A Moscow court on Tuesday ordered Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny to prison for more than 2 1/2 years, finding that he violated the terms of his probation while recuperating in Germany from nerve-agent poisoning. The ruling ignited protests in Moscow and St. Petersburg.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Study: Russia's Sputnik V vaccine appears safe, effective
MOSCOW (AP) — Russian scientists say the country's Sputnik V vaccine appears safe and effective against COVID-19, according to
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Kremlin foe Navalny slams court that may jail him for years
MOSCOW (AP) — Opposition leader Alexei Navalny denounced a Moscow court hearing Tuesday on whether he should be sent to prison for years, calling it a vain attempt by the Kremlin to scare millions of Russians into submission.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
More protests called in Moscow to demand Navalny's release
MOSCOW (AP) — Moscow braced for more protests seeking the release of jailed opposition leader Alexei Navalny, who faces a court hearing Tuesday after two weekends of nationwide rallies and thousands of arrests in the largest outpouring of discontent in Russia in years.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Kremlin foe Navalny faces court that may jail him for years
MOSCOW (AP) — Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny faced a court hearing Tuesday that could end with him being sent to prison for years and fuel more protests against the Kremlin.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
More protests called in Moscow to demand Navalny's release
MOSCOW (AP) — Moscow braced for more protests seeking the release of jailed opposition leader Alexei Navalny, who faces a court hearing Tuesday after two weekends of nationwide rallies and thousands of arrests in the largest outpouring of discontent in Russia in years.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Court fines Navalny's wife after protests in Moscow
MOSCOW (AP) — A Moscow court on Monday ordered the wife of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny to pay a fine of 20,000 rubles ($265) for violating protest regulations after she attended a demonstration in the Russian capital to demand his release.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Navalny defiant as Russian court rejects his bid for freedom
MOSCOW (AP) — A Russian court on Thursday rejected an appeal by opposition leader Alexei Navalny for his release from jail, while authorities detained several of his allies and warned social media companies about promoting more protests after tens of thousands rallied across the country last weekend demanding his freedom.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Navalny defiant as Russian court rejects his bid for freedom
MOSCOW (AP) — A Russian court on Thursday rejected an appeal by opposition leader Alexei Navalny for his release from jail, while authorities detained several of his allies and warned social media companies about promoting more protests after tens of thousands rallied across the country last weekend demanding his freedom.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Navalny defiant as Russian court rejects his bid for freedom
MOSCOW (AP) — A Russian court on Thursday rejected an appeal by opposition leader Alexei Navalny for his release from jail, while authorities detained several of his allies and warned social media companies about promoting more protests after tens of thousands rallied across the country last weekend demanding his freedom.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Navalny defiant as Russian court rejects his bid for freedom
MOSCOW (AP) — A Russian court on Thursday rejected an appeal by opposition leader Alexei Navalny for his release from jail, while authorities detained several of his allies and warned social media companies about promoting more protests after tens of thousands rallied across the country last weekend demanding his freedom.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Navalny defiant as Russian court rejects arrest appeal
MOSCOW (AP) — A Russian court on Thursday rejected opposition leader Alexei Navalny's appeal of his arrest while authorities detained several of his allies and issued warnings to social media companies after tens of thousands swarmed the streets in over 100 Russian cities last weekend demanding his release.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Russian court rejects Navalny's appeal; allies detained
MOSCOW (AP) — A Russian court on Thursday rejected opposition leader Alexei Navalny's appeal against his arrest while authorities detained several of his allies and issued warnings to social media companies after tens of thousands swarmed the streets in over 100 Russian cities last weekend demanding his release.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Russia detains Navalny's allies, warns social networks
MOSCOW (AP) — Russian authorities on Thursday detained several allies of opposition leader Alexei Navalny and issued warnings to social media giants after tens of thousands of people took to the streets in over 100 Russian cities last weekend to demand his release.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
3,000 arrested at protests demanding Navalny's release
MOSCOW (AP) — Russian police arrested more than 3,000 people Saturday in nationwide protests demanding the release of opposition leader Alexei Navalny, the Kremlin's most prominent foe, according to a group that counts political detentions.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
In Russia, effort underway to curb upcoming Navalny protests
MOSCOW (AP) — Authorities in Russia have taken elaborate measures to curb protests against the jailing of opposition leader Alexei Navalny, planned by his supporters for Saturday in more than 60 Russian cities.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
EXPLAINER: Why Navalny is a thorn in the Kremlin's side
MOSCOW (AP) — The return to Russia from Germany by opposition leader Alexei Navalny was marked by chaos and popular outrage, and it ended, almost predictably, with his arrest.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
3,000 arrested at protests demanding Navalny's release
MOSCOW (AP) — Russian police arrested more than 3,000 people Saturday in nationwide protests demanding the release of opposition leader Alexei Navalny, the Kremlin's most prominent foe, according to a group that counts political detentions.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
3,000 arrested at protests demanding Navalny's release
MOSCOW (AP) — Russian police arrested more than 3,000 people Saturday in nationwide protests demanding the release of opposition leader Alexei Navalny, the Kremlin's most prominent foe, according to a group that counts political detentions.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
2,600 arrested at protests demanding Navalny's release
MOSCOW (AP) — Russian police arrested more than 2,600 people Saturday in nationwide protests demanding the release of opposition leader Alexei Navalny, the Kremlin's most prominent foe, according to a group that counts political detentions.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
3,400 arrested at protests demanding Navalny's release
MOSCOW (AP) — Russian police arrested more than 3,400 people Saturday in nationwide protests demanding the release of opposition leader Alexei Navalny, the Kremlin's most prominent foe, according to a group that counts political detentions.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
2,100 arrested at protests demanding Navalny's release
MOSCOW (AP) — Protests erupted in dozens of cities across Russia on Saturday to demand the release of opposition leader Alexei Navalny, the Kremlin's most prominent foe. Police arrested more than 2,100 people, some of whom took to the streets in temperatures as frigid as minus-50 Celsius (minus-58 Fahrenheit).
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Protests across Russia demand Navalny's release; 850 arrests
MOSCOW (AP) — Protests erupted in over 60 Russian cities on Saturday to demand the release of opposition leader Alexei Navalny, the Kremlin's most prominent foe. Russian police arrested more than 850 protesters, some of whom took to the streets in temperatures as frigid as minus-50 Celsuis (minus-58 Fahrenheit).
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Protests erupt across Russia demanding Navalny's release
MOSCOW (AP) — Protests erupted in cities across Russia on Saturday to demand the release of opposition leader Alexei Navalny, the Kremlin's most prominent foe. Police arrested more than 1,600 people, some of whom took to the streets in temperatures as frigid as minus-50 Celsius (minus-58 Fahrenheit).
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Russia arrests 350 protesters demanding Navalny's release
MOSCOW (AP) — Russian police on Saturday arrested hundreds of protesters who took to the streets in temperatures as low as minus-50 C (minus-58 F) to demand the release of Alexei Navalny, the country’s top opposition figure.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
In Russia, effort underway to curb upcoming Navalny protests
MOSCOW (AP) — Authorities in Russia have taken elaborate measures to curb protests against the jailing of opposition leader Alexei Navalny, planned by his supporters for Saturday in more than 60 Russian cities.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
EXPLAINER: Why Navalny is a thorn in the Kremlin's side
MOSCOW (AP) — The return to Russia from Germany by opposition leader Alexei Navalny was marked by chaos and popular outrage, and it ended, almost predictably, with his arrest.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
In Russia, effort underway to curb upcoming Navalny protests
MOSCOW (AP) — Authorities in Russia have taken elaborate measures to curb protests against the jailing of opposition leader Alexei Navalny, planned by his supporters for Saturday in more than 60 Russian cities.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
EXPLAINER: Why Navalny is a thorn in the Kremlin's side
MOSCOW (AP) — The return to Russia from Germany by opposition leader Alexei Navalny was marked by chaos and popular outrage, and it ended, almost predictably, with his arrest.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
Kremlin foe Navalny jailed for 30 days; allies plan protests
MOSCOW (AP) — A Russian judge on Monday ordered opposition leader Alexei Navalny jailed for 30 days, after the leading Kremlin critic returned to Russia from Germany where he was recovering from nerve agent poisoning that he blames on President Vladimir Putin's government.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Kremlin foe Navalny jailed for 30 days; allies plan protests
MOSCOW (AP) — A Russian judge on Monday ordered opposition leader Alexei Navalny jailed for 30 days, after the leading Kremlin critic returned to Russia from Germany where he was recovering from nerve agent poisoning that he blames on President Vladimir Putin's government.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Russia slaps more UK nationals with entry bans over Navalny
MOSCOW (AP) — Russia has decided to expand the number of British nationals barred from entering the country in response to the “unacceptable and unfounded” U.K. sanctions over the poisoning of top Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny, Russia’s Foreign Ministry announced Wednesday.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Belarus, Argentina start vaccinations with Russian shots
MOSCOW (AP) — Belarus and Argentina launched mass coronavirus vaccinations with the Russian-developed Sputnik V shot on Tuesday, becoming the first countries outside Russia to roll out the vaccine, which has faced criticism over the speed with which it was approved.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Belarus, Argentina start vaccinations with Russian shots
MOSCOW (AP) — Belarus and Argentina launched mass coronavirus vaccinations with the Russian-developed Sputnik V shot on Tuesday, becoming the first countries outside Russia to roll out the vaccine, which has faced criticism over the speed with which it was approved.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Russia's updated stats on virus-linked deaths show increase
MOSCOW (AP) — Russia's updated statistics on coronavirus-linked deaths show that well over 100,000 people with COVID-19 had died in the pandemic by December, a number much higher than previously reported by government officials.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Belarus starts COVID-19 vaccinations with Russian shots
MOSCOW (AP) — Belarus on Tuesday announced the start of mass coronavirus vaccinations with the Russian-developed Sputnik V shot, becoming the second country after Russia to roll out a vaccine that is still undergoing late-stage studies to ensure its safety and effectiveness.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Russia cuts size of COVID-19 vaccine study, stops enrollment
MOSCOW (AP) — Russia’s Health Ministry agreed Wednesday to cut the size of a study of a domestically developed coronavirus vaccine and to stop the enrollment of volunteers.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Russia hits more EU officials with entry bans over Navalny
MOSCOW (AP) — Moscow is expanding the list of European officials barred from entering Russia in response to the European Union’s sanctions over the poisoning of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, Russia’s Foreign Ministry announced Tuesday.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Russia, AstraZeneca to test combination of COVID-19 shots
MOSCOW (AP) — Developers of the Russian coronavirus vaccine Sputnik V on Monday announced signing an agreement with AstraZeneca to test a combination of the British drugmaker's COVID-19 shots and a component of the vaccine created in Moscow.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Navalny releases recording of call to his alleged poisoner
MOSCOW (AP) — Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny on Monday released a recording of a phone call he said he made to an alleged state security operative, who revealed some details of how the politician was supposedly poisoned and media identified as a member of a team that has reportedly …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Russia, AstraZeneca to test combination of COVID-19 shots
MOSCOW (AP) — Developers of the Russian coronavirus vaccine Sputnik V on Monday announced signing an agreement with AstraZeneca to test a combination of the British drugmaker's COVID-19 shots and a component of the vaccine created in Moscow.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Navalny releases recording of call to his alleged poisoner
MOSCOW (AP) — Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny on Monday released a recording of a phone call he said he made to an alleged state security operative, who revealed some details of how the politician was supposedly poisoned and media identified as a member of a team that has reportedly …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Putin denies involvement in poisoning of Kremlin foe Navalny
MOSCOW (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday rejected allegations that the Kremlin was behind the poisoning of his top political foe, opposition leader Alexei Navalny, and accused U.S. intelligence agencies of fomenting the claims even as he held out hope for better ties with Washington.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Putin denies involvement in Kremlin foe Navalny's poisoning
MOSCOW (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday rejected allegations that the Kremlin was behind the poisoning of his top political foe, opposition leader Alexei Navalny, and accused U.S. intelligence agencies of fomenting the claims.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Russia’s COVID-19 vaccine rollout draws wary, mixed response
MOSCOW (AP) — While excitement and enthusiasm greeted the Western-developed coronavirus vaccine when it was rolled out, the Russian-made version has received a mixed response, with reports of empty Moscow clinics that offered the shot to health care workers and teachers — the first members of the public designated to …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Russian FM dismisses media reports about Navalny poisoning
MOSCOW (AP) — Russia's top diplomat on Wednesday brushed off media reports alleging that there may have been several attempts to poison Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny and that Russian security forces might have been behind the poisoning.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Putin orders 'large-scale' COVID-19 vaccination in Russia
MOSCOW (AP) — President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday ordered a “large-scale” COVID-19 immunization campaign to start by late next week, with doctors and teachers set to be first in line to get a Russian-designed vaccine that has yet to complete the advanced studies needed to ensure its effectiveness and safety …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Putin orders 'large-scale' COVID-19 vaccination in Russia
MOSCOW (AP) — President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday ordered a “large-scale” COVID-19 immunization campaign to start by late next week, with doctors and teachers set to be first in line to get a Russian-designed vaccine that has yet to complete the advanced studies needed to ensure its effectiveness and safety …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Putin orders 'large-scale' vaccination of doctors, teachers
MOSCOW (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday ordered the start of a “large-scale” COVID-19 vaccination of doctors and teachers late next week with the Sputnik V shot, which has yet to complete advanced studies needed to ensure its effectiveness and safety.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Russian virus vaccine to cost less than $10 per dose abroad
MOSCOW (AP) — Russia released new results Tuesday claiming its experimental COVID-19 vaccine was highly effective, and promised it would cost less on international markets than vaccines by some of its Western competitors.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Russian virus vaccine to cost less than $10 per dose abroad
MOSCOW (AP) — Russia released new results Tuesday claiming its experimental COVID-19 vaccine was highly effective, and promised it would cost less on international markets than vaccines by some of its Western competitors.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Putin touts Russian virus vaccines at BRICS summit
MOSCOW (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin told BRICS leaders Tuesday that coronavirus vaccines developed in Russia “work effectively and safely” and urged the group of emerging economy nations to “join forces” for the mass production of the shots.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO
Putin touts Russian virus vaccines at BRICS summit
MOSCOW (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin told BRICS leaders Tuesday that coronavirus vaccines developed in Russia “work effectively and safely” and urged the group of emerging economy nations to “join forces” for the mass production of the shots.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO
Russia says COVID-19 vaccine is 92% effective on early data
MOSCOW (AP) — Developers of Sputnik V, Russia's experimental COVID-19 vaccine, announced Wednesday that early, interim data from a large trial suggests the shot appears to be 92% effective.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO
Russian peacekeepers deploy to secure Nagorno-Karabakh truce
MOSCOW (AP) — Dozens of Russian peacekeepers destined for Nagorno-Karabakh began deploying Tuesday, hours after Armenia and Azerbaijan agreed to halt fighting over the separatist region and amid signs the cease-fire would hold where others hadn’t.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO
Russian peacekeepers go to Nagorno-Karabakh to bolster truce
MOSCOW (AP) — More than a dozen planes carrying Russian peacekeepers headed for Nagorno-Karabakh on Tuesday, hours after Armenia and Azerbaijan agreed to halt fighting over the separatist region and amid signs this cease-fire would hold where others hadn't.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO
Kyrgyzstan's president says he's quitting to avoid bloodshed
MOSCOW (AP) — Kyrgyzstan’s embattled President Sooronbai Jennbekov said Thursday he was resigning following protests over a disputed parliamentary election, the third time in 15 years that a leader of the Central Asian country has been ousted by a popular uprising.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Kyrgyzstan's president announces his resignation amid unrest
MOSCOW (AP) — Kyrgyzstan's president announced his resignation Thursday, bowing to the demands of protesters who have taken to the streets of this Central Asian nation to contest the results of a recent parliamentary election.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Kyrgyzstan's president steps down amid political unrest
MOSCOW (AP) — Kyrgyzstan President Sooronbai Jeenbekov announced his resignation Thursday in a bid to end the turmoil that has engulfed the Central Asian nation after a disputed parliamentary election.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Russia approves 2nd virus vaccine after early trials
MOSCOW (AP) — Russian authorities have given regulatory approval to a second coronavirus vaccine after early-stage studies, two months after a similar move prompted widespread criticism from scientists both at home and abroad.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Kyrgyzstan president faces pressure to resign amid turmoil
MOSCOW (AP) — Kyrgyzstan's embattled president on Wednesday dismissed a call to step down, saying he would stay on the job until the political situation in the Central Asian country stabilizes after a disputed parliamentary election.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Kyrgyzstan president weighs resignation in talks with new PM
MOSCOW (AP) — Kyrgyzstan's embattled president discussed his possible resignation with his newly appointed prime minister on Wednesday in a bid to end the political crisis engulfing the Central Asian country after a disputed parliamentary election triggered mass protests this month.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Kyrgyz president appoints prime minister after days of chaos
MOSCOW (AP) — Kyrgyzstan's president on Wednesday appointed a politician pushing for his resignation as the new prime minister in a bid to end the political crisis engulfing the Central Asian country after a disputed parliamentary election triggered mass protests earlier this month.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Kyrgyz parliament confirms premier nomination in repeat vote
MOSCOW (AP) — Kyrgyzstan's parliament on Wednesday voted again to nominate a prime minister after the country's president vetoed the previous decision because of questions over its legitimacy.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Russian voters agree to extend Putin's rule to 2036
Russian election officials say a majority of voters have approved amendments to constitution that would allow President Vladimir Putin to stay in power until 2036
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Russia opens polls for vote on extending Putin’s rule
Proposed amendments include a change in the Russian Constitution
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Fake news or the truth? Russia cracks down on virus postings
MOSCOW (AP) — Two weeks ago, an opposition-leaning radio station in Russia interviewed political analyst Valery Solovei, who alleged the government was lying when it said no one had died in the country from the coronavirus.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Fake news or the truth? Russia cracks down on virus postings
MOSCOW (AP) — Two weeks ago, an opposition-leaning radio station in Russia interviewed political analyst Valery Solovei, who alleged the government was lying when it said no one had died in the country from the coronavirus.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Fake news or the truth? Russia cracks down on virus postings
MOSCOW (AP) — Two weeks ago, an opposition-leaning radio station in Russia interviewed political analyst Valery Solovei, who alleged the government was lying when it said no one had died in the country from the coronavirus.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Citing virus, Putin delays vote that would extend his rule
MOSCOW (AP) — Citing the coronavirus, Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday postponed a nationwide vote on proposed constitutional amendments that include a change potentially allowing him to stay in office until 2036.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Citing virus, Putin delays vote that would extend his rule
MOSCOW (AP) — Citing the coronavirus, Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday postponed a nationwide vote on proposed constitutional amendments that include a change potentially allowing him to stay in office until 2036.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Citing virus, Putin delays vote that would extend his rule
MOSCOW (AP) — Citing the coronavirus, Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday postponed a nationwide vote on proposed constitutional amendments that include a change potentially allowing him to stay in office until 2036.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Russia ramps up measures against coronavirus as cases grow
MOSCOW (AP) — Russian authorities acknowledged Tuesday that a low number of coronavirus cases in the country could be a result of insufficient screening and warned that the nation must brace for the worst.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Russia ramps up measures against coronavirus as cases grow
MOSCOW (AP) — Russian authorities acknowledged Tuesday that a low number of coronavirus cases in the country could be a result of insufficient screening and warned that the nation must brace for the worst.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Russia ramps up measures against coronavirus as cases grow
MOSCOW (AP) — Russian authorities acknowledged Tuesday that a low number of coronavirus cases in the country could be a result of insufficient screening and warned that the nation must brace for the worst.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
Moscow activists vow to fight on after clashes with police
MOSCOW (AP) — Activists in Moscow vowed Friday to persist with their campaign against plans to bulldoze a highway through a radioactive waste site, despite a police crackdown and mass detentions.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Russia deports Chinese for violating self-quarantine rules
MOSCOW (AP) — Authorities in Moscow are detaining and deporting Chinese nationals for violating quarantine procedures the city government mandated in response to the coronavirus, according to court filings and a lawyer working on at least 15 cases.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Russian lawmakers move to keep Putin in power past 2024
MOSCOW (AP) — Russian lawmakers on Wednesday rapidly rubber-stamped sweeping constitutional changes that could keep President Vladimir Putin in power until 2036.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Russian lawmakers move to keep Putin in power past 2024
MOSCOW (AP) — Russian lawmakers on Wednesday rapidly rubber-stamped sweeping constitutional changes that could keep President Vladimir Putin in power until 2036.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Russian lawmakers move to keep Putin in power past 2024
MOSCOW (AP) — Russian lawmakers on Wednesday rapidly rubber-stamped sweeping constitutional changes that could keep President Vladimir Putin in power until 2036.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Putin backs term limit freeze allowing him to stay in office
MOSCOW (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin revealed his tightly guarded political plans Tuesday and supported a constitutional amendment that would allow him to seek reelection in 2024 by restarting the term count.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Putin backs term limit freeze allowing him to stay in office
MOSCOW (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin revealed his tightly guarded political plans Tuesday and supported a constitutional amendment that would allow him to seek reelection in 2024 by restarting the term count.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
Putin backs term limit freeze allowing him to stay in office
MOSCOW (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin revealed his tightly guarded political plans Tuesday and supported a constitutional amendment that would allow him to seek reelection in 2024 by restarting the term count.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
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