Opposition
Progressives Outraged by Rahm Emanuel Reports Ahead of Biden Cabinet Picks
"It would knock the air out of any hope Biden as president will be more than just 'not-Trump,'" warned Ishena Robinson, a Chicago writer for The Root.
British Town Permits Scientology Development Despite Fears of 'Takeover'
Plymouth City Council approved a planned $3 million renovation, which will create a new Scientology church.
Nicolás Maduro Claims Opposition Will Assassinate Him
"Maduro, with the help of Cuban intelligence, has a plan, and that is to find new pretexts for arrests of those who seek a return to democracy," one expert told Newsweek.
Syria Government, Activists Accuse U.S. of Bombing Army
The U.S.-led coalition claimed to have killed an infamous ISIS commander, but the Syrian government and activists said no.
Netanyahu, Like Trump, Revels in Demonizing Opposition
Both leaders have castigated their democratic opposition as dangerous extremists.
Kanye West Meeting With Uganda President Was 'Immoral'
"It would have been great if he had used his voice for the good of people in Africa. I'm a musician, but I am not allowed to stage a show in my own country because I disagree with the president," Bobi Wine said.
Fliers on Colleges Blame Jews for Kavanaugh Opposition
"Every time some anti-white, anti-American, anti-freedom event takes place, you look at it, and it's Jews behind it," the posters read.
Philippines Duterte Claims Defeat of Military Coup
The president said the coup was planned by rogue elements within the military, communist rebels and opposing political parties.
Russia Detains 'More Than a Thousand' in Protests
Russian opposition activists mounted a day of protests on local polling day, off the back of mass public outrage at an increase of the country's retirement age.
U.S. Grants Asylum to Russian Opposition Volunteer
In March, Alexei Muzhetsky was abducted and attacked by men posing as Russian security agents, the Agora human rights group said.
Zimbabwe Opposition Forced into Hiding After Election
Zimbabwe's security forces have harassed activists and leaders supporting the MDC Alliance.
Venezuela President Implicates Florida in Drone Attack
Maduro accused exiled opposition leader Julio Borges and lawmaker Juan Requesens of planning the attack.
How to Watch Mars's Close Approach to Earth
"When you first spot Mars rising in the east after sunset, you'll be startled by how bright it looks," Sky & Telescope editor says.
Putin's Popularity Is Quietly Dipping: State Polls
A drop in Putin's popularity comes at a time when Russian dissatisfaction in state polls is gradually building.
U.N.: Venezuelan Security Forces Execute Hundreds
More than 500 people have summarily been executed in raids since 2015, with security forces arranging the scene to suggesting victims "resisted arrest."
CIA Tries, Fails to Recruit Russian-Speakers on Twitter
"Do you know Russian? Are you an [sic] US citizen with a college degree? Do you have an interest in serving your country?"
Russian Asylum Claims in U.S. Are Surging Under Putin
Last year saw a peak in almost a quarter of a century for Russians seeking to leave their homeland for the U.S., on the grounds of persecution.
Anti-Child Bride Bill Stalls in Kentucky
"This is legalized rape of children," said Eileen Recktenwald, executive director of the Kentucky Association of Sexual Assault Programs.
Putin Is Waging a Proxy War Against the West in Ukraine
Hacking the 2016 election was just another front against the US.
Can Putin and Trump Impose a Peace on Syria?
The nature of the Assad regime does not lend itself to sharing power.
The End of the Putin Era Is In Sight
The Kremlin will step up its fight against 'national traitors,' the 'fifth column' and foreign agents.
Putin Woos Russia's Dirt Poor With a Pittance
In 2016, one man-hour in Russia cost 2.6 euros. In the EU it was 23.1 euros.
Congress Tightens Noose on Secret Russian Agents
Some advocacy groups and lobbyists have concealed connections with Putin's government.
Why Do the Russians Trust the Church Set Up By the KGB?
Stalin summoned three bishops and told them he was prepared to legalize the Orthodox Church.
Top Russian Anti-Doping Doc Shows How He Drugs Athletes
An Oscar-nominated documentary lifts the lid on Russia's dirty little secret.
Why Putin Has No Time for the Bolshevik Revolution
The October Revolution is now considered to have divided Russian society and inflicted pain.
Is This Ukraine? Or Russia? Facing Bogus Charges
The Kiev government is cracking down on dissidents, just like their old Soviet masters.
Putin's Phony Ships Deal Won't Bring Peace in Ukraine
'We'll not sell out Crimea for ships. We will neither surrender nor swap it.'
Long At War, Ukraine and Russia Trade On
Last year, bilateral trade between the two countries grew by nearly a third.
Here's a Better Way to Stop Putin Meddling in Midterms
Threatening the financial equivalent of massive retaliation against Russia is the wrong weapon.