China, Russia Announce Plan To Build Moon Research Station
The two countries' space agencies say the proposal, which sets no time frame, could include an orbiting station, a base on the surface, or both.
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Armenia's Prime Minister Calls On Supporters To Rally Against A Possible Coup
Nikol Pashinyan warned of a military takeover after the army issued a statement demanding he step down following last year's disastrous conflict over the breakaway region of Nagorno-Karabakh.
Alexei Navalny Supporters Gather For Valentine's Day Vigils
After weeks of protests and crackdowns, allies of the opposition figure Alexei Navalny urged Russians to hold up their phones outside for spans of 15 minutes.
Putin Hasn't Been Vaccinated With Sputnik V Yet But Our Correspondent Got The Shot
The president hasn't yet signed up but 2.2 million Russians have been vaccinated, countries are signing up for doses — and our Moscow reporter rolled up his sleeve.
Biden Pledges Tough Response To Cyberthreats. Experts Say It Won't Be Easy
President Biden has a long to-do list when it comes to cybersecurity. He has to deal with a major cyber breach still under investigation, and there's a running debate over online conspiracy campaigns.
Opinion: Alexei Navalny Fights For Freedom Of Expression In Putin's Russia
NPR's Scott Simon remarks on the sentencing this week of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny. The Putin critic was poisoned last year, recovered in Germany, then arrested for violating parole.
Russia Expels Diplomats From 3 Countries, Saying They Attended Pro-Navalny Protests
Russia's Foreign Ministry says it is expelling diplomats from Sweden, Poland and Germany, alleging they participated in illegal Jan. 23 protests.
In 1st Foreign Policy Address, Biden Looks To Move Beyond Trump's 'America First'
President Biden's remarks Thursday come as Russia has detained opposition leader Alexei Navalny and the Myanmar military staged a coup.
Defying Putin, Russians Return To The Streets To Demand Alexei Navalny's Release
For the second weekend in a row, people across Russia cried out for the release of the jailed Kremlin critic and opposition leader. And again they were met by a massive show of force.
China And Russia Want To Be Vaccine Leaders. How's That Going?
The two countries are vying for a role in ending the pandemic by offering their vaccines to countries that can't afford or obtain other vaccines. But vaccine experts have a few concerns.