[ad_1] CNN — Hopes rose on Friday for a potential prisoner exchange between the US and Russia that could free two detained Americans, after a top Russian official said he foresaw the swap talks one day becoming “a concrete agreement.” Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov said that Russia hoped …
Read More »Brittney Griner has been transferred to a penal colony in western Russia, her lawyers say
[ad_1] CNN — American basketball star Brittney Griner has been transferred to a penal colony in Yavas, in the western Russian region of Mordovia, her lawyers said Thursday, ending days of speculation over her whereabouts. Her lawyers, Maria Blagovolina and Alexander Boykov, thanked everyone who has reached out in support. …
Read More »Idaho students: Food truck video of slain students offers timeline of their final hours
[ad_1] CNN — Two of the four University of Idaho students who were killed on Sunday were last seen alive ordering at a late-night food truck in Moscow, Idaho, at about 1:41 a.m., the food truck’s live Twitch stream shows. In the video, Madison Mogen and Kaylee Goncalves order $10 …
Read More »G20’s criticism of Russia reflects the rise of new Asian power: India
[ad_1] Hong Kong CNN — When world leaders at the Group of 20 summit in Bali, Indonesia, issued a joint statement condemning Russia’s war in Ukraine, a familiar sentence stood out from the 1,186-page document. “Today’s era must not be of war,” it said, echoing what Indian Prime Minister Narendra …
Read More »Idaho police say there were other people in the home at the time of quadruple homicide, but declined to say who called 911
[ad_1] CNN — More questions than answers continue to plague the Moscow, Idaho, community after the fatal stabbing of four University of Idaho students – and police said they cannot assure the community is safe. Moscow Police Chief James Fry gave an update Wednesday, saying two additional roommates were in …
Read More »Poland, NATO say ‘no indication’ missile in Poland was deliberate attack
[ad_1] Bali, Indonesia CNN — The leaders of Poland and NATO said the missile that killed two people in Polish territory on Tuesday was likely fired by Ukrainian forces defending their country against a barrage of Russian strikes, and that the incident appeared to be an accident. The blast occurred …
Read More »‘The Wonder’: Florence Pugh’s performance makes eerie drama essential viewing
[ad_1] Editor’s Note: Anywhere But Hollywood highlights what’s new and worth watching in international TV and film. This month the spotlight is on Sebastián Lelio’s “The Wonder.” CNN — Florence Pugh is always a welcome presence on screen, capable of great performances in films that might not always be worthy …
Read More »Kevin Spacey charged with seven more sexual offenses in the UK
[ad_1] London CNN — Oscar-winning actor Kevin Spacey has been charged with seven more sexual offenses, UK police have said. The 63-year-old actor was charged on Tuesday with a number of sexual offenses against the same man between 2001 and 2004, London’s Metropolitan Police said in a statement to CNN …
Read More »UK budget: Britain is bringing back austerity. Here’s why
[ad_1] London CNN Business — The last time a British finance minister revealed tax and spending plans, markets went haywire and the country’s prime minister ultimately lost her job. The new government is not looking for a repeat performance. On Thursday, Chancellor Jeremy Hunt is due to unveil a budget …
Read More »Russia’s isolation at G20 summit over Ukraine puts China and India under spotlight
[ad_1] Bali, Indonesia CNN — Russia’s international isolation grew Wednesday, as world leaders sought to gain unanimous support in condemning its war in Ukraine that has killed thousands of people and roiled the global economy. At the Group of 20 summit in Bali, Indonesia, scrutiny fell on China and India …
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