Iran Conducts First Known Execution of Prisoner Arrested During Protests

Kremlin says it will pause firing on the front line for Russian Orthodox Christmas Source

He is viewed as a pragmatic politician who can position himself as more of a centrist Source

Admission that leadership bent to public anger underscores wish for safe reopening Source

The deaths of dozens of people, including children, in the attack are shaking Ukrainians Source

Demonstrators call for a mass rally in Tehran, businesses close at the start of a three-day strike Source