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Moscow prison for US reporter was used in Stalin’s purges

Moscow prison for US reporter was used in Stalin’s purges 2

Lefortovo prison, where American journalist Evan Gershkovich has been jailed on espionage charges, dates from the czarist era and has been a terrifying symbol of repression since Soviet times. The inconspicuous, pale yellow complex in eastern Moscow was built as…

Moldovan lawmakers approve divisive national language bill

Moldovan lawmakers approve divisive national language bill 10

CHISINAU, Moldova — Moldovan lawmakers on Thursday voted in favor of a divisive bill that will replace references to the country’s official national language from Moldovan to Romanian in the Constitution and in legislation. The bill was initiated by Moldova’s…

Military chief says US will defend Indo-Pacific freedoms

Military chief says US will defend Indo-Pacific freedoms 16

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — United States Indo-Pacific Command chief Adm. John Aquilino said Thursday that Washington does not seek to contain China, nor seek conflicts in the region, but it would take action to support the region against coercion and…

Military: 3 Pakistani soldiers, 2 militants killed in raid

Military: 3 Pakistani soldiers, 2 militants killed in raid 18

PESHAWAR, Pakistan — Three Pakistani soldiers were killed Thursday when troops raided a hideout in a former militant stronghold near the border with Afghanistan, the military said. Two insurgents also died in the raid. The shootout took place in Kurram,…