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PARIS – Ukrainian photographer Maksim Levin was "executed in cold blood" alongside his friend Oleksiy Chernyshov by Russian forces north of Kyiv on March 13, Reporters Without Borders (RSF) said in a 16-page report on Wednesday (June 22). "The evidence against the Russian forces is overwhelming," the press freedom group said in an introduction to the report on its website. … [Read more...] about Russian troops ‘executed’ photographer in Ukraine, press group says

Flags of European Union and Ukraine flutter outside EU Parliament building, in Brussels, Belgium, February 28, 2022. REUTERS FILE PHOTO KYIV— EU leaders will gather in Brussels Thursday to discuss calls to formally grant war-torn Ukraine “candidate status” to join the bloc, as Russian forces slowly advance in the eastern Donbas region despite fierce resistance from Kyiv’s … [Read more...] about EU debates Ukraine candidacy as Russia makes life ‘hell’ in east

A prison doctor allegedly threatened to shoot his female patient because he does not believe in her political beliefs. Political activist, Natchanit “Baipor” Duangmusit, was jailed on May 3 after being charged on April 28 with defamation of the Thai royal family under Section 112 of the nation’s criminal code, also known as lèse majesté laws. Baipor, and another female … [Read more...] about Prison doctor allegedly threatened to shoot his female patient

Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama | REUTERS FILE PHOTO BRUSSELS — Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama on Thursday hailed Ukraine potentially joining his country as a candidate for European Union membership but warned against any unreasonable hopes for a speedy process. “North Macedonia is a candidate for 17 years if I have not lost count, Albania since eight, so welcome to … [Read more...] about Frustrated Balkans warn Ukraine over EU ‘illusions’

American Revolutionary War reenactors in Boston: the right to own guns was seen by the founders of the United States in the 18th century as essential to overthrowing tyrants WASHINGTON - It was 1776, the American colonies had just declared their independence from England, and as war raged the founding fathers were deep in debate: should Americans have the right to own … [Read more...] about Freedom and fear: the foundations of America’s deadly gun culture