Russian swimmer Ekaterina Nekrasova has scooped the world record for the longest under-ice swim, at 85 meters, beating South African Amber Fillary, who had set the previous one, of 70 meters.
VOA reassigns White House correspondent after questioning Pompeo
Voice of America’s director has come under fire after ordering the reassignment of journalist Patsy Widakuswara because she asked Secretary of State Mike Pompeo about the recent deadly riots at the US Capitol.
Ugandans to choose new president in tense election
Ugandans will choose a new president on Thursday. Ten candidates are hoping to unseat President Yoweri Museveni who’s seeking a sixth term in office. Opposition candidates have faced a widespread crackdown in the...
Trump impeachment vote: President accused of inciting attack on Capitol
President Donald #Trump is on the verge of being impeached for a second time in an unprecedented House vote Wednesday, a week after he encouraged a mob of loyalists to “fight like hell” against election results just...
Kremlin critic Navalny says he will return to Russia on January 17
#Kremlin critic Alexei #Navalny said on Wednesday he would fly back to #Russia on Jan. 17 from Germany where he has been convalescing after being poisoned. Navalny, one of President Vladimir #Putin‘s leading...
Italy mafia trial: Hearing kicks off, over 320 people face crime charges
One of #Italy‘s largest-ever #mafia #trials kicked off on Wednesday, with more than 320 suspected mobsters and their associates facing an array of charges, including extortion, drug trafficking and theft. FRANCE...
