Russian shelling kills many in Kherson, Ukraine

Russian shelling kills many in Kherson, Ukraine

A Ukrainian war crime prosecutor inspects a residential building damaged by a Russian military strike, amid Russia’s attack on Ukraine continues, in Kherson. File | Photo Credit: Reuters Russian shelling on December 15, 2022, killed two people in the southern city of Kherson, the Ukrainian presidency said, in the latest such bombardment since Kyiv’s forces … Read more

Gunman who attacked Shia shrine in Iran dies; Guard warns protesters

Gunman who attacked Shia shrine in Iran dies; Guard warns protesters

Chief of the Revolutionary Guard threatens Iranians to stop protesting, says “Today is the end of the riots.” Chief of the Revolutionary Guard threatens Iranians to stop protesting, says “Today is the end of the riots.” The gunman who killed 15 people at a major Shia holy site in southern Iran earlier this week has … Read more

Finland drastically cuts tourist visas for Russians

Finland drastically cuts tourist visas for Russians

Russian tourists have their passport checked at the Nuijamaa border crossing, Finland. | Photo Credit: Reuters Finland on Thursday slashed the number of visas issued to Russian citizens to a tenth of the regular amount in a move seen as a show of solidarity with Ukraine. Finland, which shares the longest border with Russia of … Read more