Belarus leader ridicules US over Capitol protests
Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko defended his country’s ability to host this year’s hockey world championships by ridiculing the United States following the violent attack at the Capitol.
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Belarus and Argentina begin administering Russian coronavirus vaccine
Belarus and Argentina have launched mass coronavirus vaccinations with the Russian-developed Sputnik V vaccine, which is still undergoing late-stage studies to ensure its safety and effectiveness.
Ex-Belarus opposition leader urges EU to do more as she collects award
Former Belarus presidential candidate Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya has urged the EU to step up its support for protesters in her country as she picked up a human rights prize on behalf of the opposition movement.
Robert Page: Belgium will hold more respect for Wales after recent meetings
Wales caretaker manager Robert Page believes World Cup rivals Belgium will hold “more respect” for the Dragons after recent meetings between the two nations.
Belarus opposition to make list of police officers accused of abuse
Belarus’ opposition will compile a register of police officers accused of abuses against peaceful demonstrators protesting the reelection of the country’s authoritarian leader, an opposition leader said.
Belarus president says he will leave position if constitution changes
The president of Belarus has said he will not remain in the post he has held for more than 26 years if his country adopts a new constitution.
Belarus pensioners call for departure of country’s leader in protest
Large crowds of retired people staged a protest in the Belarus capital to demand the resignation of the country’s authoritarian leader who won his sixth terms in office in a disputed election.
More than 300 people detained in Belarus demonstrations
The Belarusian human rights group Viasna has said more than 300 people have been arrested and many of them beaten by police during protests calling for the country’s authoritarian president to resign.
More than 140 people detained in Belarus demonstrations
The Belarusian human rights group Viasna has said more than 140 people have been arrested and many of them beaten by police during protests calling for the country’s president to resign.
Retirees protest against Belarus leader on 100th day since vote
Crowds of retirees have marched in the Belarusian capital Minsk, marking 100 days since mass protests began after authoritarian President Alexander Lukashenko won his sixth term in a widely disputed election.
900 arrested in Belarus protests, human rights group claims
A human rights group in Belarus said more than 900 people were arrested in protests around the country calling for authoritarian President Alexander Lukashenko to step down.
EU imposes sanctions on Belarusian president over security crackdown
The European Union has imposed sanctions on the president of Belarus and 14 other officials over their roles in the security crackdown launched after protests against the country’s contested presidential election.
North-east families urged to open homes to Chernobyl’s child victims
North-east families are being urged to open their homes and hearts to child victims of Chernobyl’s nuclear disaster.
Burnley fans relishing Aberdeen trip for Battle of Britain
“Bring on the battle of the underdogs!”