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Video of Vladimir Putin Dropping Pen During Meeting Viewed 1 Million Times
Vladimir Putin appeared to drop his pen after a surprising announcement from his Armenian counterpart at a CSTO summit.
Russia Has Admitted It Needs 5 Million Troops to Win War, Ukraine Says
Oleksiy Gromov, from the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, said that Russian officials had circulated a document about the need for more troops.
Putin Too 'Scared' To Order Nuclear Strike, Leaked FSB Letters Reveal
Putin's fear of death will ultimately prevent him from pushing the "red button," an FSB whistleblower wrote in an email shared with Newsweek.
Russian Radio Host Urges Soldiers To Die for the Motherland in Tearful Rant
"This is war. They are killing us," Vladimir Solovyov told his audience on his radio show.
Russian Missile Plunges Child's Heart Surgery Into Darkness in Viral Video
The only light came from the surgeons' battery-powered headlamps.
Russia Holding Ukraine's Power Hostage to Freeze Them 'Into Submission'
"Everything is in Ukraine's hands now. If they don't want to perish, they have to stop," Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko said.
Russia to Punish Promoting LGBTQ Rights With Up to $82K Fine, Jail Time
A principle architect of the Russian legislation said: "LGBT today is an element of hybrid warfare."
Sierra Leone Parliament Descends Into Wild Brawl, Shocking Video Shows
Legislators from the two main political parties threw furniture at one another during a debate on electoral reform in Freetown, the country's capital.
Retired U.S.General Predicts How New Phase of Ukraine War Will Unfold
Mark Hertling said that the war has reached a fourth phase but Russia "must not be allowed" to create a frozen conflict.
Russia, China Join Forces Against Push to Punish Iran
Facing growing pressure to assist each other on the global stage, Russia and China backed Iran in an international vote on the country's recent crackdowns.
World Cup Fans Find Workarounds to Qatar's Alcohol Restrictions, Here's How
Beer has long been a fixture at the tournament, but Qatar's alcohol policy has forced fans to find other ways to enjoy drinks at the event.
Russia Planned To Attack Japan in 2021: Leaked FSB Letters
In August 2021, Russia was "quite seriously preparing for a localized military conflict with Japan," an FSB agent wrote in an email shared with Newsweek.
Mass Shooting Video Shows Man Open Fire on People While Walking Down Street
The gunman can be seen shooting a person lying on the ground multiple times at close range.
China Censors Open Letter Questioning Xi Jinping's Zero-COVID Policy
A viral open letter, written after the FIFA World Cup opened on Sunday, questioned China's ongoing zero-tolerance policy toward COVID-19.
Iranian Father of Two Assassinated By Basij Militia, Harrowing Video Shows
The Basij paramilitary force can mobilize up to 600,000 volunteers.
Over a Dozen Countries Investigate China's Undeclared Police Stations
The Canadian government said it was looking into the activities of three such stations in Toronto this week.
Full List of EU MPs Who Voted Against Naming Russia State Sponsor of Terror
There were 58 European lawmakers who opposed the resolution that overwhelmingly passed In the European Parliament vote.
Russian TV Pundit Urges Soldiers To Shoot Ukrainian POWs
"If Russia starts not to take any POWs, but just shoots everyone, then the Ukrainian side will also be shooting ours," another guest hit back.
China Puts 'iPhone City' Under COVID Lockdown After Riots at Apple Supplier
Bloody clashes between assembly-line workers and hazmat-clad riot police over unpaid bonuses and COVID-19 measures continued until late on Wednesday.
Moscow Official Calls for 'Liquidation of Ukraine' in Rant
Andrey Medvedev, a Moscow city politician, described Ukraine as a "death cult" persecuting Russia, in what has been described as "openly genocidal rhetoric."
South Korea Prepares For Worst At World Cup Parties After Halloween Tragedy
South Korea is set to face off against Uruguay on Thursday in what will be its World Cup kickoff.
Lost Roman Emperor Long Thought to Be Fake Was Real Leader in Time of Chaos
Researchers analyzed a set of coins found in 1713 considered by many experts to be fake, finding that they were authentic artifacts from Roman times.