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Russia has placed a Ukrainian singer who won the 2016 Eurovision Song Contest on its wanted list, state news agencies reported Monday. The reports said an Interior Ministry database listed singer Susana Jamaladinova as being sought for violating a criminal law. The independent news site Mediazona, which covers opposition and human rights issues, said Jamaladinova was charged under a law adopted last year that bans spreading so-called fake information about the Russian military and the ongoing fighting in Ukraine. Jamaladinova, who performs under the stage name Jamala, is of Crimean Tatar descent. She won the 2016 Eurovision contest with the song “1944,” a title that refers to the year the Soviet Union deported Crimean Tatars en masse. Her winning performance came almost exactly two years after Russia annexed Crimea as political turmoil gripped Ukraine. Most other countries regard the annexation as illegitimate. Russia protested “1944” being allowed in the competition, saying it violated rules against political speech in Eurovision. But the song made no specific criticism of Russia or the Soviet Union, although it drew such implications, opening with the lyrics “When strangers are coming, they come to your house, they kill you all and say ‘We’re not guilty.’” Read More Ukrainians who fled their country for Israel find themselves yet again living with war 10 years later, a war-weary Ukraine reflects on events that began its collision course with Russia With patriotic reggaeton and videos, Venezuela's government fans territorial dispute with Guyana
2023-11-21 15:28

US Mortgage Rates Rise to Near Seven-Month High of 6.91%
US mortgage rates surged to the highest level since early November last week, stifling demand for home purchases
2023-05-31 21:19

Whoopi Goldberg spins and shimmies as she gives Sunny Hostin lap dance on 'The View'
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2023-05-23 10:23

xQc fires back at Ludwig after he calls Pokimane 'most famous streamer' amid her Myna Snacks controversy: ‘I flex on that b***h’
xQc's response made waves on the internet as several people argued that Pokimane is more well-known among those who don't watch Twitch
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Mauricio Garcia: Texas shooter posts shocking face reveal video hours after Allen mall massacre
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Philippines says a coast guard ship and supply boat were rammed by Chinese vessels at disputed shoal
Philippine officials say a Chinese coast guard ship and an accompanying vessel rammed a Philippine coast guard ship and a military-run supply boat near a contested shoal
2023-10-23 10:55

NBC 'Today' fans praise Sheinelle Jones' new 'gray hair' pics after solo trip: 'You are an inspiration'
'You know what I learned? I still enjoy my own company,' Sheinelle Jones wrote after her 'first destination trip alone'
2023-07-31 14:19

Rice Supply Faces New Threat as Thailand Urges Crop Curbs
Thailand has urged farmers to reduce their rice planting to save water following poor rainfall, a move that
2023-08-02 15:26

Volunteer medical students are trying to fill the health care gap for migrants in Chicago
A group of volunteer doctors in Chicago is spending their Saturdays providing street medicine for the growing number of migrants
2023-11-02 16:20

Delta Air Lines will restrict access to its Sky Club airport lounges as it faces overcrowding
Delta Air Lines passengers who have long enjoyed access to free meals, alcohol and a quiet place to relax before their flight are in for some major cutbacks in coming years
2023-09-14 06:47

Europe heatwave – live: Deadly ‘Cerberus’ heat grips Spain, Italy and Greece as cities placed on red alert
A deadly heatwave is sweeping Europe with ground temperatures in Spain hitting more than 60C while thunderstorms have been forecast for France. The heatwave - named Cerberus by Italian forecasters - has the potential to see record-breaking temperatures in the coming days, with 48.8C possible in Italy. A heat map for Europe has turned to dark red and even black in areas because of the severity of the extreme weather. Forecasters have said the heatwave could last for up to two weeks and already one person has died as a result. The 44-year-old worker was reportedly painting a zebra crossing in 40C heat in the town of Lodi outside Milan, Italy, at midday on Tuesday when he collapsed. He was said to have lost consciousness due to the intense heat. "We are facing an unbearable heatwave," Italian MP Nicola Fratoianni tweeted. "Maybe it's the case that in the hottest hours all the useful precautions are taken to avoid tragedies like the one that happened today in Lodi." Read More Land temperatures in Spain surpass 60C as deadly heatwave sweeps Europe Warnings issued to tourists over European heatwave Cerberus as temperatures soar and worker dies Will the UK see a 40C heatwave again this summer? European heatwave Cerberus claims first life as worker dies in 40C heat
2023-07-13 17:51

Malaysia questions Goldman Sachs lawsuit over 1MDB settlement, saying it's premature
The Malaysian government has questioned a move by Goldman Sachs to file for arbitration in a dispute connected with the multibillion-dollar looting of a sovereign wealth fund
2023-10-12 17:17
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