Jailed Putin Critics in Russia Offer New Year Messages
Seasonal greetings from imprisoned opponents offered counterprogramming of a sort to the traditional end-of-year speech from President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia.
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North Korea’s Kim Jong Un orders ‘exponential’ expansion of nuclear arsenal
Kim has repeatedly vowed to boost both the quality and quantity of his arsenal to cope with what he calls U.S. hostility.
At least nine people killed during New Year’s stampede in Uganda
A stampede during New Year’s celebrations at a popular mall in Uganda’s capital, Kampala, left at least nine people dead.
New Year’s Eve celebrations: fireworks and festivities amid global uncertainties
Jubilant crowds ushered in 2023 with the first large gatherings without restrictions in many cities since before the pandemicCountries around the world welcomed in an uncertain new year amid economic woes, fears new Covid variants may arise in China, a…