Jul 23 U.S. accuses Russia of testing anti-satellite weapon in space By Robert Burns, Associated Press The United States accused Russia on Thursday of conducting a test of an anti-satellite weapon in space, asserting that it exposed Moscow's intent to deploy weapons that threaten U.S. and allied satellites. Continue reading
Jul 18 Mass protests rock Russian Far East city, challenge Kremlin By Yulia Khorovenkova, Daria Litvinova, Associated Press Local media estimated the rally in the city 3,800 miles east of Moscow drew 15,000 to 50,000 people, while city authorities put the number at 10,000. Hundreds of people have rallied in the city every day this week against the… Continue reading
Jul 16 Watch 8:48 What high-profile hacking attacks say about cybersecurity Two major cybersecurity intrusions, each with global implications, are in the news. On Wednesday, hackers accessed high-profile Twitter accounts, using them to promote the cryptocurrency Bitcoin. Also, three countries accused Russia of trying to steal research into a possible COVID-19… Continue watching
Jul 16 Britain, the United States and Canada accuse Russia of hacking virus vaccine trials By Jill Lawless, Danica Kirka, Associated Press The three nations alleged Thursday that hacking group APT29, also known as Cozy Bear and believed to be part of the Russian intelligence service, is attacking academic and pharmaceutical coronavirus research institutions involved in vaccine development. Continue reading
Jul 15 Virus resurgence forces countries to reimpose restrictions By Costas Kantouris, Vanessa Gera, Rod McGuirk, Associated Press Countries around the world are reimposing lockdowns and implementing new health checks at their borders in an effort to curb a resurgence of the coronavirus before it spins even further out of control. Continue reading
Jul 13 Russian constitution change bans same-sex marriage By Associated Press Russian voters approved a package with a stipulation that marriage is only between a man and a woman, dashing the hopes of LGBT couples that they might someday enjoy the same rights as heterosexual couples. Continue reading
Jul 12 Watch 4:41 What are the legal implications of Trump's Stone commutation? A day after President Trump commuted Roger Stone’s sentence, former Special Counsel Robert Mueller defended his prosecution and conviction of the president’s longtime friend and ally. Stone was found guilty of seven felonies including obstructing a Congressional investigation and witness… Continue watching
Jul 10 Russia and China veto U.N. humanitarian aid to Syria's rebel-led northwest By Edith M. Lederer, Associated Press Diplomats said the 15 Security Council members have been discussing a possible compromise and would shortly hold a closed meeting to discuss a possible way ahead. Continue reading
Jul 10 Dutch government to take Russia to European court over MH17 By Mike Corder, Associated Press The Dutch government says it is taking Russia to the European Court of Human Rights for its alleged role in the shooting down of Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 over eastern Ukraine six years ago. Continue reading
Jul 07 Russian space official, ex-journalist, charged with treason By Vladimir Isachenkov, Associated Press An ex-journalist who worked as an adviser to the director of Russia's state space corporation has been arrested and jailed on charges of passing military secrets to an unspecified Western nation. Continue reading