Jim’s Recent Stories
World Jun 12
Russians protest fabricated arrests after falsified case against journalist is droppedSupporters of a Russian journalist who was arrested on drug dealing charges and freed after the government admitted no evidence existed of wrongdoing marched Wednesday in Moscow to protest alleged fabrications by police.
World May 06
Russian plane was heavy with extra fuel before deadly crash landingThe plane had taken off from Sheremetyevo but turned back within minutes, asking for an emergency landing.
World May 05
At least 40 dead in Russian plane’s fiery emergency landingA Russian airliner burst into flames while making an emergency landing at Moscow’s Sheremetyevo airport Sunday evening, and at least 40 people died, officials said.
World Dec 10
Nobel Peace Prize winners urge global action against sexual violenceThe Congolese doctor who shares this year's Nobel Peace Prize for his efforts to end the use of rape and sexual violence as weapons of war on Monday called for strong international action against the abuse, including reparations for victims.
Nation Oct 23
A year into #metoo movement, what’s next?Women associated with the movement are assessing progress, looking ahead, and trying to decide what's next, a year after the scandalous Harvey Weinstein allegations exploded into public consciousness.
World Oct 21
Bolton faces tense talks with Russia over nuclear treatyU.S. National Security Adviser John Bolton faces two days of high-tension talks in Moscow beginning Monday after President Donald Trump announced his intention to withdraw from a landmark nuclear weapons treaty.
World Jun 07
Vladimir Putin: West wrongly sees Russia as a threatMOSCOW — Russian President Vladimir Putin says he believes other countries wrongly regard Russia as a threat and that mistaken concept can end if they see that the economic sanctions the West has put on Russia don't serve their interests.
World May 07
Vladimir Putin sworn in for fourth term as Russian presidentVladimir Putin took the oath of office Monday for his fourth term as Russian president, promising to pursue an economic agenda that would boost living standards across the country.