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February 17, 2020

Russian woman who escaped 'wild' coronavirus quarantine is ordered to return to hospital

A woman who escaped a mandatory coronavirus quarantine after allegedly being treated poorly by doctors has been ordered by a Russian court Monday to go back to the hospital.

February 14, 2020

Russian pranksters say they fooled Bernie Sanders by posing as Greta Thunberg

A pair of Russian pranksters who have targeted several high-profile American politicians claim they called Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders late last year posing as teenage climate change activist Greta Thunberg with an offer to support his campaign.

February 14, 2020

Jehovah's Witnesses in Russia claim they were 'choked, beat and tasered' by authorities: report

Jehovah's Witnesses report being tortured by authorities in Russia as the country cracks down on members convicted of "extremism" with more and more arrests, the religious group said Friday.

February 14, 2020

Kevin McCarthy: Adam Schiff is a 'liar,' Democrats 'hate everything' about Republicans

House Intelligence Committee Chairman Rep. Adam Schiff, D-Calif., is a liar, House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., said Thursday night.

February 13, 2020

Russian woman who escaped hospital coronavirus quarantine locks herself in home, report says

Russian woman who disabled the lock to her hospital room and escaped a mandatory coronavirus quarantine over poor conditions is reportedly refusing to go back and has locked herself in her home.

February 13, 2020

Claims of Hillary Clinton ‘dirt’ pitched to Trump adviser ‘not true,’ professor linked to Russia probe says: report

Claims that a Maltese academic offered “dirt” on Hillary Clinton to a former Trump campaign adviser are “absolutely … not true,” the professor is heard saying on a newly released audio recording, according to a British newspaper.

February 12, 2020

2 Russians escape coronavirus quarantine; 1 jumped out window

Two women being quarantined in Russian hospitals amid the coronavirus outbreak escaped after complaining of dire conditions upon their return from China, where the virus originated and has killed more than 1,100 people and sickened more than 45,000 others.

February 11, 2020

MSNBC analyst interrupts Trump Jr.'s meal to ask him about Trump Tower meeting

MSNBC analyst David Corn approached Donald Trump Jr. in a New Hampshire diner to ask him about his infamous Trump Tower meeting as the president's son started preparing to eat his meal.

February 10, 2020

Russia jails left-wing activists on ‘terrorism’ charges, sparking outcry

Russian prosecutors on Monday sentenced members of a left-wing youth group to prison terms ranging from six to 18 years on terrorism-related charges, prompting outrage from human rights activists who have accused the case of being fabricated.  

February 10, 2020

Anti-Putin blogger has throat slit in a hotel room after vocally opposing the Russian President

A Putin critic has been found with his throat slit in what police are calling a "politically motivated" assassination in a French hotel.