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Lukashenko recently triggered new demonstrations and fresh Western criticism after holding a secret inauguration for himself

'It Is Clear Lukashenko Has To Go': France's Macron

'It is clear Lukashenko has to go': France's Macron

Russian PM Visits Coronavirus-hit Mount Athos In Greece

Commonly known as the Holy Mountain, Mount Athos is the spiritual capital of the Orthodox Christian world, consisting of 20 monasteries (including the St. Panteleimon Monastery, pictured 2016) and about 700 buildingsÂ housing approximately 1,700 monks

Russian PM visits coronavirus-hit Mount Athos in Greece

Australia PM On Not Sharing Vaccine: History Will Be 'Severe Judge'

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison, seen here in March 2020, has demanded universal sharing of a Covid-19 vaccine

Australia PM on not sharing vaccine: History will be 'severe judge'

The Czech Republic's GDP could rise 25 percent by 2100 even under extreme global warming, according to a report from accounting giant Deloitte.

'Big Four' Accounting Firm Sees Upside To Climate Change

'Big Four' accounting firm sees upside to climate change

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Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny has been discharged from a Berlin hospital but still needs a lot of treatement

Navalny's Treatment In Germany Could Last 'Weeks': Aide

Navalny's treatment in Germany could last 'weeks': aide

The Moscow mayor's decree presents the stay-at-home measure as a compulsory rule, with exceptions for medical care, shopping, walking dogs and commuting to work

Older Muscovites Told To Stay Indoors As Virus Resurges

Older Muscovites told to stay indoors as virus resurges

Rio's carnival, famous for its Samba dancers, drummers and dancing crowds, draws millions for all night parties in packed streets

Rio Scraps Famed Carnival As Virus Surges Across Globe

Rio scraps famed carnival as virus surges across globe

The number of virus cases has climbed steeply in recent days in Russia, the world's fourth most affected country, and particularly in Moscow

Moscow Mayor Orders Elderly To Stay Home As Virus Rebounds

Moscow mayor orders elderly to stay home as virus rebounds

US President Donald Trump suggested he might not honor the results of the November 3, 2020 presidential election, but Republican Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said an orderly transition is not in question

Trump Blasted For Suggesting He Might Not Honor Vote

Trump blasted for suggesting he might not honor vote

Spanish soldiers work at a coronavirus patient tracking centre in Palma de Mallorca

EU Warns Virus Epidemic Worsening, As Restrictions Ramp Up

EU warns virus epidemic worsening, as restrictions ramp up

New weaponry includes the S-400 missile system

Russia's Season Of War Games Unites West-weary Allies

Russia's season of war games unites West-weary allies

In his latest Instagram post Navalny paid tribute to his wife's role in his recover

Vladimir Putin's Latest Theory Is That His Rival, Alexei Navalny, May Have Poisoned Himself

“Good theory," Navalny responded. "You can’t fool him. As a result, I lay in coma for 18 days like a fool, but didn’t get my way.”

Water-resistant, underground peatland blazes in Russia's Arctic circle are "climate bombs", environmental activists say

In Siberia Forests, Climate Change Stokes 'Zombie Fires'

In Siberia forests, climate change stokes 'zombie fires'

Nations have renewed a bid to reform the UN Security Council, seen here

New Bid But Little Hope To Reform UN Security Council

New bid but little hope to reform UN Security Council

A Long March 5B rocket lifts off from the Wenchang launch site on China's southern in May; Chinese state media reported the "successful" launch, a major test of its ambitions to operate a permanent space station and send astronauts to the Moon

NASA Chief Warns Congress About Chinese Space Station

NASA chief warns Congress about Chinese space station

Belarus' President Alexander Lukashenko held his inauguration in secret, with the ceremony later shown on state media

Secret Lukashenko Inauguration Triggers Fresh Belarus Clashes

Secret Lukashenko inauguration triggers fresh Belarus clashes

French officials are looking to speed up testing as they battle against rising infections

France Shuts Down Marseille Nightlife As Europe Battles Virus Spread

France shuts down Marseille nightlife as Europe battles virus spread

Russian police officers patrol a deserted Red square in front of Saint Basil's Cathedral in Moscow as the capital and other parts of Russia go into lockdown to curb the novel coronavirus.

Cult Leader Known As 'The Jesus Of Siberia' Arrested By Russian Authorities

The cult's leader and two of his aides are being charged for allegedly extorting money and emotionally abusing followers.

In power since 1994, Lukashenko has kept his landlocked homeland wedged between Russia and EU member Poland largely stuck in a Soviet time warp

From Belarus Farm Boss To Soviet-style Strongman On Europe's Doorstep

From Belarus farm boss to Soviet-style strongman on Europe's doorstep

This handout picture posted on September 22, 2020 on the Instagram account of @navalny shows Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny in Berlin's Charite hospital.

Navalny Discharged From Hospital, Eyes Full Recovery

Navalny discharged from hospital, eyes full recovery

Lukashenko, seen here at a rally in August, has faced massive demonstrations against his rule since claiming victory in disputed elections on August 9

Belarus Leader Lukashenko Sworn In At Secret Ceremony: Agency

Belarus leader Lukashenko sworn in at secret ceremony: agency

Covid-19 has upended the UN General Assembly: for once, Midtown Manhattan will not be bunkered down in a frenzy of motorcades, and there will be no speculation of breakthrough meetings

Trump Lashes China As UN Warns Against 'Cold War'

Trump lashes China as UN warns against 'Cold War'

Moscow's "Sputnik" vaccine has drawn a sceptical response from the WHO and Western scientists

Russia Coronavirus Vaccine Is 'Safe And Effective', Says Putin; Offers It To UN For Free

Russian President Vladmir Putin sells the United Nations the advantages of Russia's new but unproven Sputnik V COVID-19 vaccine.

Russian internet search engine and news aggregator Yandex is to run under a body that could block investors from putting together a holding of 10 percent or more

Russian Tech Company To Buy Digital Bank For $5.5 Billion

Russian tech giant Yandex is set to buy digital bank Tinkoff in a $5.5 billion deal, the two firms announced on Tuesday.

Goalkeeper of Dijon Runar Alex Runarsson

Arsenal Takes In Runnar Alex Runarsson To Succeed Mikel Martinez

Arsenal takes in new goalkeeper in Runar Alex Runarsson to replace Emiliano Martinez.

Newborn babies born to surrogate mothers were stranded in Ukraine as their foreign parents cannot collect them due to border closures imposed during the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic

Stranded Babies, Sobbing Parents: Pandemic Splits Surrogates From Families

Stranded babies, sobbing parents: Pandemic splits surrogates from families

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