The European Union this week announced a maritime naval operation aimed at ensuring freedom of navigation in the Red Sea by protecting merchant ships from attacks by Yemen's Houthi rebels. … [Read more...] about European Union launches naval mission to protect Red Sea ship traffic from Houthi attacks
Banned singer back on TV after performing for Russian troops in occupied Ukraine
It took a trip to the front lines for Russian pop star Filipp Kirkorov to get back in the good graces of President Vladimir Putin after Kremlin conservatives were outraged by his appearance at a "nearly naked" party at a Moscow nightclub. … [Read more...] about Banned singer back on TV after performing for Russian troops in occupied Ukraine
D.C. United fan groups plan protest of preseason Saudi Arabia trip
Five D.C. United fan groups said Monday they'll remain quiet for the first four matches this season to protest the Major League Soccer team's partnership with Saudi Arabia. … [Read more...] about D.C. United fan groups plan protest of preseason Saudi Arabia trip
Taylor Swift scores: Thanks to her, women flocked to watch Super Bowl
In addition to helping draw the largest audience in Super Bowl history, pop empress Taylor Swift sparked the game's record audience of women, 58.8 million of them. … [Read more...] about Taylor Swift scores: Thanks to her, women flocked to watch Super Bowl
The Kremlin rejects Navalny widow’s charges he was killed by Putin as ‘insolent’
Russian President Vladimir Putin did not see the video in which Alexei Navalny's widow vowed to continue his fight against the Kremlin, his spokesperson said Tuesday, and dismissed her allegations that Putin had killed the country's opposition leader as "unfounded" and "insolent." … [Read more...] about The Kremlin rejects Navalny widow’s charges he was killed by Putin as ‘insolent’