House Measure to Change Voice of America’s Mission Is Drawing Intense Debate
Posted in Main Blog (All Posts) on May 20th, 2014 11:08 pm by HL
House Measure to Change Voice of America’s Mission Is Drawing Intense Debate
Supporters of the bill see a countering of Russian disinformation, while detractors see an American propaganda tool.
After Thai Military Declares Martial Law, Protesters Continue Their Rallies
Business-as-usual scenes on the streets of Bangkok masked what analysts described as a risky intervention in Thai politics by the country’s military.
World Briefing: Italy: Nearly 500 Migrants Rescued Off Sicily
The Italian navy saved nearly the migrants, including 100 children, from two fishing boats in an all-night operation on Tuesday.
World Briefing: Russia: 5 Are Convicted in 2006 Murder of Journalist
The men found guilty on Tuesday in the killing of Anna Politkovskaya included three defendants who were previously acquitted.
U.S. Imposes New Sanctions on 12 Russians
The Obama administration said it acted over human rights abuses, including the detention of a celebrated lawyer who died in custody.