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The opposition leader Aleksei Navalny called himself “a typical post-Soviet believer” of Russian Orthodox faith. But the institution of the church bound itself closely to President Vladimir V. Putin.The opposition leader Aleksei Navalny called himself “a typical post-Soviet believer” of Russian Orthodox faith. But the institution of the church bound itself closely to President Vladimir […]

Ordinary Iranians, fed up with a faltering economy and the government’s oppressive rules and violent crackdowns on peaceful protests, heeded calls to stay home.Ordinary Iranians, fed up with a faltering economy and the government’s oppressive rules and violent crackdowns on peaceful protests, heeded calls to stay home. Read More

“I saw people falling to the ground after being shot,” said one witness, “and others simply took the food items that were with them and continued running for their lives.”“I saw people falling to the ground after being shot,” said one witness, “and others simply took the food items that were with them and continued

Although the funeral of Aleksei Navalny seemed to underline Vladimir Putin’s dominance of Russia, it was also a day when pent-up dissent, and optimism, re-emerged, if only briefly.Although the funeral of Aleksei Navalny seemed to underline Vladimir Putin’s dominance of Russia, it was also a day when pent-up dissent, and optimism, re-emerged, if only briefly. Read

In a striking display of dissent, thousands gathered in Moscow to bid farewell to the Russian opposition leader on Friday.In a striking display of dissent, thousands gathered in Moscow to bid farewell to the Russian opposition leader on Friday. Read More

The two countries are pushing ahead with the plan, even though it has been criticized by rights groups and blocked by a Kenyan court.The two countries are pushing ahead with the plan, even though it has been criticized by rights groups and blocked by a Kenyan court. Read More

Police presence appeared heavy for the service. Allies and family members of the opposition leader blamed the authorities for difficulties arranging the funeral.Police presence appeared heavy for the service. Allies and family members of the opposition leader blamed the authorities for difficulties arranging the funeral. Read More

International leaders and aid groups said the disaster reinforced the need for an immediate halt in fighting to alleviate the human suffering.International leaders and aid groups said the disaster reinforced the need for an immediate halt in fighting to alleviate the human suffering. Read More

Claudia Sheinbaum, a protégée of Mexico’s current president, holds a commanding lead in the polls. But to many in Mexico, she is still an enigma.Claudia Sheinbaum, a protégée of Mexico’s current president, holds a commanding lead in the polls. But to many in Mexico, she is still an enigma. Read More

With the wars in Ukraine and Gaza straining U.S. arsenals, Washington is seeking to expand production with global partners like Australia.With the wars in Ukraine and Gaza straining U.S. arsenals, Washington is seeking to expand production with global partners like Australia. Read More