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TALLINN, Estonia (AP) — Belarus' authoritarian President Alexander Lukashenko on Thursday ordered the release of 250 political prisoners as part of a deal with Washington that lifted some U.S.
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East and Southeast Asia are among the world’s most dynamically developing regions. “This applies to many areas, but above all to science and technology.
News Belarus » Minsk » Politics: Belarus maintains repression despite prisoner releases: UN expert
Recent political prisoner releases in Belarus give the illusion of improved human rights in the country, where repression remains systematic, a UN expert told AFP. At the encouragement of US President ...
News Belarus » Minsk » Politics: Belarus frees 123 political prisoners including Nobel winner in US-brokered deal
Belarus freed 123 political prisoners, including Nobel laureate Ales Bialiatski, after a US-brokered deal easing potash sanctions, signalling cautious diplomatic engagement while rights groups say ...
News Belarus » Minsk » Politics: Iran and Belarus move to revive tourism ties with direct Tehran - Minsk flights approved
Iran and Belarus have moved to activate their tourism cooperation plan, with direct flight permits now issued, removing a core obstacle that had stalled practical collaboration.
News Belarus » Minsk » Politics: Belarus releases 250 political prisoners in a deal with the US to lift some sanctions
Residents spent Sunday cleaning up after strong winds, heavy rain and lightning brought down trees and power lines. Some customers were still without electricity as crews worked to restore service.
News Belarus » Minsk » Politics: Belarus releases 250 political prisoners in a deal with the U.S. to lift some sanctions
TALLINN, Estonia — Belarus’ authoritarian President Alexander Lukashenko on Thursday ordered the release of 250 political prisoners as part of a deal with Washington that lifted some U.S. sanctions, ...
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