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Tuesday, 13 June 2017

Nearly 1000 anti-Putin demonstrators arrested in Moscow and St Petersburg

Tens of thousands of protesters held anti-corruption rallies across Russia today in a new show of defiance by an opposition that the Kremlin had once dismissed as ineffectual and marginalised. The protests in Russia were against corruption and the oppressive policies...

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Things to know about Jeff Sessions on eve of Senate hearing Fresno Bee

Attorney General Jeff Sessions steps back into a familiar arena Tuesday when he testifies before the Senate intelligence committee about his role in the firing of FBI Director James Comey ......

Sessions to face sharp questions on Russia contacts Fresno Bee

Attorney General Jeff Sessions is preparing for sharp questions from his former Senate colleagues about his role in the firing of James Comey and his Russian contacts during the campaign. ......

Study: $15 an hour needed for 2-bedroom rental in New Mexico Fresno Bee

A new study says residents in 10 New Mexico counties must earn $15 an hour or more to rent a two-bedroom apartment without having to spend more than 30 percent ......

Hungary hands over to Germany wanted neo-Nazi evading prison Fresno Bee

Hungarian police say they have handed over to German authorities a neo-Nazi who fled Germany to avoid a prison sentence for Holocaust denial and anti-Semitic incitement. Horst Mahler was detained ......

Southwestern states rank among lowest in child well-being Fresno Bee

Three Southwestern states are ranked near the bottom when it comes to child well-being, with New Mexico leading the way among its neighbors. The annual Kids Count report released Tuesday ......

Trump cheerleaders turn on special counsel Mueller Fresno Bee

High-profile supporters of President Donald Trump are turning on special counsel Robert Mueller, the man charged with investigating Russian interference in the U.S. election and possible collusion with Trump's campaign. ......

Theresa May to meet Emmanuel Macron for anti-terror talks BBC News

Writing in the Times, Assistant Commissioner Rowley said: "We need communities to be more assertive at calling out extremists and radicalisers amongst us. It's not just overseas propaganda inspiring attacks. "And we need communications and...

Scottish greenhouse gas emissions rise BBC News

Greenhouse gas emissions in Scotland have risen but the statutory target for 2015 has been...

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