Saturday, November 16, 2024

Kremlin-imposed cuts at US Embassy leave thousands adrift

MOSCOW (AP) — Under Kremlin orders, the U.S. Embassy has stopped employing Russians, forcing the embassy to cut its consular staff by 75% and limit many of its services.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Kremlin-imposed cuts at US Embassy leave thousands adrift

MOSCOW (AP) — Under Kremlin orders, the U.S. Embassy has stopped employing Russians, forcing the embassy to cut its consular staff by 75% and limit many of its services.
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

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, 7 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, 7 MONTHS AGO

Putin critic Navalny loses weight, blames harsh prison

MOSCOW (AP) — Imprisoned Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny has lost a substantial amount of weight in custody, his organization said Thursday, a day after the well-known government critic called a hunger strike to protest what he called poor medical care.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Putin critic Navalny loses weight, blames harsh prison

MOSCOW (AP) — Imprisoned Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny has lost a substantial amount of weight in custody, his organization said Thursday, a day after the well-known government critic called a hunger strike to protest what he called poor medical care.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Putin critic Navalny loses weight, blames harsh prison

MOSCOW (AP) — Imprisoned Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny has lost a substantial amount of weight in custody, his organization said Thursday, a day after the well-known government critic called a hunger strike to protest what he called poor medical care.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Putin critic Navalny loses weight, blames harsh prison

MOSCOW (AP) — Imprisoned Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny has lost a substantial amount of weight in custody, his organization said Thursday, a day after the well-known government critic called a hunger strike to protest what he called poor medical care.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Russia warn Navalny supporters not to attend Sunday protests

MOSCOW (AP) — Russian police have issued a strong warning against participating in protests planned for Sunday to call for the release of jailed opposition leader Alexei Navalny, the Kremlin's most prominent foe.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Over 5,100 arrested at pro-Navalny protests across Russia

MOSCOW (AP) — Chanting slogans against President Vladimir Putin, tens of thousands took to the streets Sunday across Russia to demand the release of jailed opposition leader Alexei Navalny, keeping up nationwide protests that have rattled the Kremlin. More than 5,100 people were detained by police, according to a monitoring …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Russia warn Navalny supporters not to attend Sunday protests

MOSCOW (AP) — Russian police have issued a strong warning against participating in protests planned for Sunday to call for the release of jailed opposition leader Alexei Navalny, the Kremlin's most prominent foe.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Over 5,100 arrested at pro-Navalny protests across Russia

MOSCOW (AP) — Chanting slogans against President Vladimir Putin, tens of thousands took to the streets Sunday across Russia to demand the release of jailed opposition leader Alexei Navalny, keeping up nationwide protests that have rattled the Kremlin. More than 5,100 people were detained by police, according to a monitoring …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Over 5,100 arrested at pro-Navalny protests across Russia

MOSCOW (AP) — Chanting slogans against President Vladimir Putin, tens of thousands took to the streets Sunday across Russia to demand the release of jailed opposition leader Alexei Navalny, keeping up nationwide protests that have rattled the Kremlin. More than 5,100 people were detained by police, according to a monitoring …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Over 5,000 arrested at pro-Navalny protests across Russia

MOSCOW (AP) — Chanting slogans against President Vladimir Putin, tens of thousands took to the streets Sunday across Russia to demand the release of jailed opposition leader Alexei Navalny, keeping up nationwide protests that have rattled the Kremlin. More than 5,000 people were detained by police, according to a monitoring …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Russia arrests over 5,000 at wide protests backing Navalny

MOSCOW (AP) — Chanting slogans against President Vladimir Putin, tens of thousands took to the streets Sunday across Russia to demand the release of jailed opposition leader Alexei Navalny, keeping up nationwide protests that have rattled the Kremlin. More than 5,000 people were detained by police, according to a monitoring …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Russia arrests nearly 5,000 at wide protests backing Navalny

MOSCOW (AP) — Chanting slogans against President Vladimir Putin, tens of thousands took to the streets Sunday across Russia to demand the release of jailed opposition leader Alexei Navalny, keeping up nationwide protests that have rattled the Kremlin. Nearly 5,000 people were detained by police, according to a monitoring group, …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Russia arrests over 4,700 at wide protests backing Navalny

MOSCOW (AP) — Chanting slogans against President Vladimir Putin, tens of thousands took to the streets Sunday across Russia to demand the release of jailed opposition leader Alexei Navalny, keeping up nationwide protests that have rattled the Kremlin. More than 4,700 people were detained by police, according to a monitoring …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Russia arrests over 4,500 at wide protests backing Navalny

MOSCOW (AP) — Chanting slogans against President Vladimir Putin, tens of thousands took to the streets Sunday across Russia to demand the release of jailed opposition leader Alexei Navalny, keeping up nationwide protests that have rattled the Kremlin. More than 4,500 people were detained by police, according to a monitoring …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Russia arrests over 4,000 at wide protests backing Navalny

MOSCOW (AP) — Chanting slogans against President Vladimir Putin, tens of thousands took to the streets Sunday across Russia to demand the release of jailed opposition leader Alexei Navalny, keeping up nationwide protests that have rattled the Kremlin. More than 4,000 people were detained by police, according to a monitoring …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Russia arrests 3,800 during wide protests backing Navalny

MOSCOW (AP) — Chanting slogans against President Vladimir Putin, tens of thousands took to the streets Sunday across Russia to demand the release of jailed opposition leader Alexei Navalny, keeping up nationwide protests that have rattled the Kremlin. More than 3,800 people were detained by police, according to a monitoring …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Russia arrests 3,300 during wide protests backing Navalny

MOSCOW (AP) — Chanting slogans against President Vladimir Putin, tens of thousands took to the streets Sunday across Russia's vast expanse to demand the release of jailed opposition leader Alexei Navalny, keeping up the nationwide protests that have rattled the Kremlin. More than 3,300 people were detained by police, according …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Russia arrests 3,200 during wide protests backing Navalny

MOSCOW (AP) — Chanting slogans against President Vladimir Putin, tens of thousands took to the streets Sunday across Russia's vast expanse to demand the release of jailed opposition leader Alexei Navalny, keeping up the nationwide protests that have rattled the Kremlin. More than 3,200 people were detained by police, according …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Russia arrests 3,000 during wide protests backing Navalny

MOSCOW (AP) — Chanting slogans against President Vladimir Putin, thousands of people took to the streets Sunday across Russia's vast expanse to demand the release of jailed opposition leader Alexei Navalny, keeping up the nationwide protests that have rattled the Kremlin. More than 3,000 people were detained by police, according …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Russia arrests 2,700 during wide protests backing Navalny

MOSCOW (AP) — Chanting slogans against President Vladimir Putin, thousands of people took to the streets Sunday across Russia's vast expanse to demand the release of jailed opposition leader Alexei Navalny, keeping up the nationwide protests that have rattled the Kremlin. Over 2,700 were detained by police, according to a …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Russia arrests 2,300 during wide protests backing Navalny

MOSCOW (AP) — Chanting slogans against President Vladimir Putin, thousands of people took to the streets Sunday across Russia's vast expanse to demand the release of jailed opposition leader Alexei Navalny, keeping up the nationwide protests that have rattled the Kremlin. Nearly 2,300 were detained by police, according to a …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Over 1,600 arrested as Russians rally in Navalny's support

MOSCOW (AP) — Chanting slogans against President Vladimir Putin, thousands of people took to the streets Sunday across Russia's vast expanse to demand the release of jailed opposition leader Alexei Navalny, keeping up the nationwide protests that have rattled the Kremlin. Over 1,600 were detained by police, according to a …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Russia arrests over 1,000 people demanding Navalny's release

MOSCOW (AP) — Thousands of people took to the streets Sunday across Russia's vast expanse to demand the release of jailed opposition leader Alexei Navalny, keeping up a wave of nationwide protests that have rattled the Kremlin. Over 1,000 were detained by police, according to a monitoring group.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Russia arrests 750 protesters demanding Navalny's release

MOSCOW (AP) — Thousands of people took to the streets Sunday across Russia's vast expanse to demand the release of jailed opposition leader Alexei Navalny, keeping up a wave of nationwide protests that have rattled the Kremlin. Over 750 were detained by police, according to a monitoring group.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Hundreds arrested in Russia as they demand Navalny's release

MOSCOW (AP) — Thousands of people took to the streets Sunday across Russia's vast expanse to demand the release of jailed opposition leader Alexei Navalny, keeping up a wave of nationwide protests that have rattled the Kremlin. Hundreds were detained by police.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Thousands rally in Russia to demand Alexei Navalny's release

MOSCOW (AP) — Thousands of people took to the streets Sunday across Russia to demand the release of jailed opposition leader Alexei Navalny, keeping up the wave of nationwide protests that have rattled the Kremlin. Hundreds were detained by police.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Russia warn Navalny supporters not to attend Sunday protests

MOSCOW (AP) — Russian police have issued a strong warning against participating in protests planned for Sunday to call for the release of jailed opposition leader Alexei Navalny, the Kremlin's most prominent foe.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Russia warn Navalny supporters not to attend Sunday protests

MOSCOW (AP) — Russian police have issued a strong warning against participating in protests planned for Sunday to call for the release of jailed opposition leader Alexei Navalny, the Kremlin's most prominent foe.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Moscow police arrest brother of opposition leader Navalny

MOSCOW (AP) — Moscow police launched a series of raids Wednesday on apartments and offices of jailed Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny’s family and associates, arresting his brother.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Moscow police arrest brother of opposition leader Navalny

MOSCOW (AP) — Moscow police launched a series of raids Wednesday on apartments and offices of jailed Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny’s family and associates, arresting his brother.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Moscow police arrest brother of opposition leader Navalny

MOSCOW (AP) — Moscow police launched a series of raids Wednesday on apartments and offices of jailed Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny’s family and associates, arresting his brother.
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

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

Kremlin critic Navalny detained after landing in Moscow

MOSCOW (AP) — Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny was arrested Sunday at a Moscow airport as he tried to enter the country from Germany, where he had spent five months recovering from nerve agent poisoning that he blames on the Kremlin.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Kremlin critic Navalny detained after landing in Moscow

MOSCOW (AP) — Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny was arrested Sunday at a Moscow airport as he tried to enter the country from Germany, where he had spent five months recovering from nerve agent poisoning that he blames on the Kremlin.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Kremlin critic Navalny detained after landing in Moscow

MOSCOW (AP) — Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny was arrested Sunday at a Moscow airport as he tried to enter the country from Germany, where he had spent five months recovering from nerve agent poisoning that he blames on the Kremlin.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Azerbaijan delays takeover, denounces fleeing Armenians

MOSCOW (AP) — Azerbaijan on Sunday postponed taking control of a territory ceded by Armenian forces in a cease-fire agreement, but denounced civilians leaving the area for burning houses and committing what it called “ecological terror.”
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Azerbaijan delays takeover, denounces fleeing Armenians

MOSCOW (AP) — Azerbaijan on Sunday postponed taking control of a territory ceded by Armenian forces in a cease-fire agreement, but denounced civilians leaving the area for burning houses and committing what it called “ecological terror.”
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Kremlin: Putin won't congratulate Biden until challenges end

MOSCOW (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin won’t congratulate President-elect Joe Biden until legal challenges to the U.S. election are resolved and the result is official, the Kremlin announced Monday.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Putin won't congratulate Biden until legal action resolved

MOSCOW (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin won’t congratulate President-elect Joe Biden until legal challenges to the U.S. election are resolved and the result is official, the Kremlin announced Monday.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Trio says goodbye to Earth - for now

COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Meteor explodes over Russia

COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Russia ends Chechen counterterrorism operation

MOSCOW - Russia on Thursday ordered an end to its counterterrorism operation in Chechnya, a move that could lead to the withdrawal of tens of thousands of troops from the southern republic battered by two separatist wars in the past 15 years.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Russia ends Chechen counterterrorism operation

MOSCOW - Russia on Thursday ordered an end to its counterterrorism operation in Chechnya, a move that could lead to the withdrawal of tens of thousands of troops from the southern republic battered by two separatist wars in the past 15 years.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Russia ends Chechen counterterrorism operation

MOSCOW - Russia on Thursday ordered an end to its counterterrorism operation in Chechnya, a move that could lead to the withdrawal of tens of thousands of troops from the southern republic battered by two separatist wars in the past 15 years.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO