Russian Court Says US Reporter to Remain in Detention
contact@hellonews.website A Russian court said Tuesday U.S. journalist Evan Gershkovich will remain in pre-trial detention until March 30. The court rejected an appeal to an earlier decision to extend The Wall…
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Keeper of Vatican’s Secrets Is Retiring – Here’s What He Wants You to Know
VATICAN CITY — The Vatican has been trying for years to debunk the idea that its vaunted secret archives are all that secret: It has opened up the files of…
Hungary to Vote on Approving Sweden’s NATO Bid
Hungary’s ruling party proposed Tuesday holding a Feb. 26 vote on the ratification of Sweden’s bid to join NATO and said it would support Sweden’s accession. Swedish Defense Minister Pal…
Russia Could Face New Sanctions After Navalny Death
Ukraine’s military reported fresh Russian drone attacks Tuesday, while pressure built toward new sanctions against Russia following the death of imprisoned opposition leader Alexey Navalny. Ukraine’s air force said the…
Strike Closes Eiffel Tower in Blow to Tourists Ahead of Paris Olympics
Paris — The Eiffel Tower, one of the most visited tourist sites in the world, closed on Monday as staff went on strike in protest against the way the Paris…
Residents Free to Return to Iceland Village Evacuated by Volcano Eruptions
Reykjavik, Iceland — Icelandic police said Monday that residents of a fishing village evacuated because of multiple volcanic eruptions were allowed to return, adding that they believed few would stay…
Putin Gave Kim Jong Un a Car Because of Their Special Ties, North Korea Says
SEOUL, South Korea — Russian President Vladimir Putin has gifted North Korean leader Kim Jong Un a Russian-made car for his personal use in a demonstration of their special relationship,…
EU Launches Mission to Protect Maritime Traffic in Red Sea
brussels — The European Union on Monday officially launched its mission to protect maritime traffic in the Red Sea, which has been disrupted by Houthi rebel attacks, the European Commission…
WikiLeaks' Assange Set to Begin Last-ditch Effort to Stop Extradition to US
london — WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange begins what could be his last chance to stop his extradition from Britain to the United States on Tuesday after more than 13 years…
Norway to Transfer Tax Funds to Palestinian Authority
COPENHAGEN, Denmark — Norway says it will transfer tax funds to the Palestinian Authority that have been frozen for months because of a dispute with Israel. Under interim peace agreements…
Navalny's Widow Addresses Husband's Death, Vows to Lead Anti-Putin Opposition
Yulia Navalnaya, the widow of Russian opposition leader Alexey Navalny, vowed Monday to carry on her husband’s work, saying she “will continue to fight for the freedom of our country,”…
US Stealth Jet Offer to Turkey Puts Future of Its Russian S-400 Missiles in Doubt
With Turkey-U.S. relations improving rapidly, Washington offered to allow Ankara to buy its advanced F-35 military jet if it removes to a third country the S-400 missiles it purchased from…
Biden Considering New Russia Sanctions After Navalny Death
U.S. President Joe Biden said Monday he is “considering additional sanctions” against Moscow following the death of imprisoned Russian opposition leader Alexey Navalny. “We already have sanctions,” Biden told reporters…
Ukraine Ambassador: Russian Aggression Against Ukraine Threatens Sovereignty of Other Nations
GENEVA — Ukraine’s ambassador to the United Nations in Geneva, Yevheniia Filipenko, warned Monday that “Russia’s unprovoked and unjustified invasion of Ukraine two years ago poses a major threat to…
Miami Expects Trophies From Messi's First Full Season in Major League Soccer
Miami, Florida — Lionel Messi and Inter Miami get the new Major League Soccer season under way on Wednesday with pressure on the Argentine star to deliver trophies for his…