Lionel Messi Fast Facts | CNN
CNN — Here is a look at the life of soccer player Lionel “Leo” Messi, who plays for Argentina’s national team and Paris Saint-Germain. Birth date: June 24, 1987 Birth…
Kremlin says it will not engage with US on prisoner swap talks before end of year
CNN — The Kremlin said on Thursday that any details of prisoner swap discussions with the United States will not be publicly disclosed and that Moscow is not planning to…
Cristiano Ronaldo Fast Facts | CNN
CNN — Here’s a look at the life of professional soccer player Cristiano Ronaldo. Birth date: February 5, 1985 Birth place: Funchal, Portugal Birth name: Cristiano Ronaldo dos Santos Aveiro…
Wimbledon Fast Facts | CNN
CNN — Here’s a look at the Wimbledon tennis championships. June 27-July 10, 2022 – Wimbledon takes place in London. June 28-July 11, 2021 – The Wimbledon Championships take place.…
Viktor Bout: Russia hopes for “positive outcome” on prisoner exchange talks
CNN — Hopes rose on Friday for a potential prisoner exchange between the US and Russia that could free two detained Americans, after a top Russian official said he foresaw…
Brittney Griner has been transferred to a penal colony in western Russia, her lawyers say
CNN — American basketball star Brittney Griner has been transferred to a penal colony in Yavas, in the western Russian region of Mordovia, her lawyers said Thursday, ending days of…
What are the conditions in Russia’s penal colonies? Here’s what could await Brittney Griner
CNN — US women’s basketball star Brittney Griner is being transferred to a Russian penal colony, where conditions are often tough and have drawn concern from international watchdogs. Russia’s infamous…
Russian court upholds Brittney Griner’s drug smuggling conviction
CNN — A judge in Russia has left Brittney Griner’s verdict in place, upholding on Tuesday the US basketball star’s conviction on drug smuggling charges and reducing only slightly her…
Crimea bridge explosion: Blast hits link from annexed Ukraine to Russia
CNN — In a major blow for Russian President Vladimir Putin, a huge explosion early Saturday severely damaged the only bridge connecting the annexed Crimean Peninsula with the Russian mainland,…
Viktor Bout: The Russian palms trader touted for US prisoner change
CNN — The long term of 2 American voters detained in Russia may just hinge at the unlock of a convicted Russian palms trader, nicknamed the “Merchant of Death” by…