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January 16, 2020

Putin speeds up efforts to expand his Russian rule

President Vladimir Putin on Thursday proposed sweeping reforms to Russia’s constitution under the veneer of strengthening democracy, but his critics say the proposals suggested an ulterior motive to maintain his grip on power well past the end of his term in 2024.

January 16, 2020

Kellyanne Conway: Lev Parnas is a 'proven liar,' 'nobody needs any help beating Joe Biden'

Lev Parnas, a recently indicted former associate of President Trump's personal attorney Rudy Giuliani, is a "proven liar" who wants to take down the president for his own benefit, White House Counselor to the president Kellyanne Conway claimed Thursday.

January 15, 2020

Putin engineers leadership shakeup that could keep him in power longer

Russian President Vladimir Putin proposed a constitutional overhaul Wednesday to boost the powers of parliament and the Cabinet, a move signaling Putin's intention to carve out a new position for himself after his current term ends.

January 15, 2020

North Korea propaganda video shows Kim Jong Un enjoying bizarre performance, inspecting everything

Just when you thought North Korean propaganda couldn’t get any more weird, this happens.

January 14, 2020

Burisma Holdings 'successfully' hacked by Russian military amid House-led impeachment hearings: US tech company

A U.S. cybersecurity company says Russian military agents successfully hacked the Ukrainian gas company at the center of the scandal that led to President Donald Trump's impeachment.

January 10, 2020

Russian spy ship 'aggressively approached' US destroyer in North Arabian Sea, Navy says

A Russian Navy spy ship nearly collided with a U.S. guided-missile destroyer Thursday after it “aggressively approached” the vessel in the North Arabian Sea despite multiple warning signals, the Navy said Friday. 

January 9, 2020

Russian skater in life-threatening condition after 16-foot fall in Olympic ceremony rehearsal

Authorities in Switzerland have launched a criminal investigation after a female Russian skater was left in life-threatening condition following a fall on Tuesday during rehearsals for the opening ceremony of Winter Youth Olympic Games.

January 7, 2020

Russian baby left on balcony to sleep in 'fresh air' freezes to death

Authorities in Russia have opened a criminal investigation after a baby froze to death over the weekend after the child's mother placed him on a balcony, according to officials. 

January 7, 2020

Putin meets with Assad in Syria amid growing tensions between Syrian ally Iran and US

Russian President Vladimir Putin visited Syria on Tuesday to meet with President Bashar al-Assad amid escalating tensions between Iran, a key Syrian ally, and the U.S. after the killing of a top Iranian general in an American airstrike.

January 6, 2020

Sanders compares Trump taking out Soleimani to Putin 'assassinating dissidents'

Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., is ratcheting up his condemnation of President Trump's order that led to the death of Iranian Gen. Qassem Soleimani, comparing the killing to Russian President Vladimir Putin "assassinating dissidents."