Archives for April 2023

The upper house of Russia's parliament on Wednesday swiftly approved a bill that would allow authorities to issue electronic summonses to draftees and reservists amid the fighting in Ukraine. … [Read more...] about Russia: Bill to allow electronic conscription notices passes

The family of Evan Gershkovich says it is encouraged by the State Department's determination that The Wall Street Journal reporter is "wrongfully detained" in Russia and that it appreciates a recent call with President Biden. … [Read more...] about Gershkovich family says it appreciates Biden call, State Dept. designation on wrongful arrest

Germany's government presented scaled-back plans Wednesday to liberalize the country's rules on cannabis, including by decriminalizing possession of limited amounts and allowing members of nonprofit "cannabis clubs" to buy marijuana for recreational purposes. … [Read more...] about Germany scales back cannabis liberalization after EU talks

Ukraine promised Wednesday to investigate a gruesome video circulating on social media that purportedly shows the beheading of a Ukrainian soldier. … [Read more...] about Ukraine to probe video allegedly showing soldier’s beheading

Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina launched a 2024 exploratory committee on Wednesday, putting him on the path to an official campaign and showdown with former President Donald Trump in the GOP primary. … [Read more...] about Sen. Tim Scott launches 2024 presidential exploratory committee