“Some of Navalny’s previous statements are reprehensible and we do not condone them in the slightest … by confirming Navalny’s status as prisoner of conscience, we are not endorsing his political program, but are highlighting the urgent need for his rights,” it continued. Source link
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As people move from lockdowns in India’s big cities to rural areas, Covid-19 is spreading. But rundown local hospitals and health centres are unable to cope with a crisis that they were never equipped for. BBC India correspondent Yogita Limaye has been inside one to see the conditions that patients […]
One state lawmaker said it would be more humane than the electric chair option currently allowed. Source link
The former president faced investigation over a payment made to adult film star Stormy Daniels. Source link
Destruction of the rainforest rose by 43% in April compared to the same month last year, data shows. Source link
Derek Chauvin, already convicted of murder, and three others are accused of denying Floyd’s rights. Source link
Two experts from the Australian Federal Police (AFP) will arrive in the Maldives on Saturday. It is the second time Australian authorities have helped the Maldives with an alleged assassination attempt. In 2015, the AFP and FBI joined an investigation into an explosion on then-President Abdulla Yameen’s speedboat. Source link
“We have no explanation for it,” say zoo staff. “I’ve never seen another hippo doing it.” Source link
“Today’s disappointing jobs numbers will heighten investor caution and raise concerns around the resilience of the US labour market – and to what extent the pace of the Covid-19 vaccination programme will boost economic activity and employment,” said Richard Flynn, UK managing director at Charles Schwab. Source link
Drisya and Dilin have not seen their daughter for 17 months due to Australia’s Covid border closures. Source link