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Two 'Dan Sullivans' on Alaska's Ballot Spark DOJ Lawsuit and Election-Integrity Fight

A second Dan Sullivan's candidacy has triggered allegations of voter confusion, a conditional Justice Department lawsuit and a criminal investigation days before Alaska's closely watched Senate election.

Latin Times · Oct 29

Dan vs Daniel: Trump admin sues to block Alaska result if GOP candidate loses race

The lawsuit, filed in federal court in Alaska on Thursday, argues that the state must protect the integrity of federal elections. It asks the court to block the certification of a Peltola victory if Daniel Sullivan, a candidate from the small fishing community of Petersburg, remains on the ballot. “The…

The Times of India · Oct 23

Ukrainian attacks kill several in Crimea after Kyiv targets St. Petersburg energy, military sites

At least four people have been killed in Crimea, Moscow-installed authorities said on Thursday, a day after Kyiv targeted energy and military facilities in Saint Petersburg during Russia's flagship economic forum. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned of a "real" risk of escalation, while Ukraine described the attacks as…

France 24 · Jun 4

Whole Woman’s Health abortion clinic offers ‘hopeful’ sanctuary for US south

As a need for abortion clinics grows and laws toughen up, Virginia may be the last southern state left for providers

The Guardian - US · Aug 30, 2024

Putin hosts African leaders in St-Petersburg for the second Russia-Africa summit

The two-day Russia-Africa summit is to begin today, Thursday, in St. Petersburg. For Vladimir Putin, it will be a key moment as he attempts to build support in Africa while his international stature weakens. For African leaders, it could be a time to reinforce their own unity and speak with…

Radio France Internationale · Jul 27, 2023

Russia releases video of suspect in cafe killing of Vladlen Tatarsky, blames Ukraine for attack

Russia's Investigative Committee releases footage of Darya Trepova, a woman suspected of involvement in a St Petersburg cafe blast which killed prominent Russian military blogger Vladlen Tatarsky.

ABC News · Apr 4, 2023

Robin Abcarian: Kids deserve to know the truth about America's racist past. Even if it's painful

Last month, school officials in St. Petersburg, Florida, told teachers to stop showing students a Disney movie about Ruby Bridges, the 6-year-old Black girl who integrated an all-white New Orleans elementary school in the 1960s.

Los Angeles Times · Apr 3, 2023

Petition against Putin: ‘Resignation would be a peaceful way out’

A petition calling for Russian President Vladimir Putin to resign has been circulating in Russia since Monday, with dozens of local politicians risking prison sentences to sign it. FRANCE 24 spoke to Ksenia Torstrem, a municipal deputy for the St. Petersburg district and one of the leading petitioners demanding Putin’s…

France 24 · Sep 14, 2022

Uefa call extraordinary meeting amid pressure to strip Russia of Champions League Final after Ukraine invasion

UEFA will make a decision on whether or not to move the Champions League final from St.Petersburg on Friday after Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Evening Standard · Feb 24, 2022