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In February of 2008, Kosovo’s parliament – dominated by Albanian separatists – declared the province’s independence from Serbia. Belgrade objected to the move, but it the new “state” was recognized the very next day by the United States, Britain, France, Türkiye, and Albania. More than 50 countries followed by the end of …

This year, ‘The Nutcracker’ marked its 130th anniversary. It is widely acknowledged that this masterpiece, set to the music of Russian composer Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky is the most famous ballet in the world. Indeed, it’s hard to imagine any Christmas or New Year celebration without the universally known tunes of the Dance of …

A man with bruised face shown by Kazakhstani media was identified as a touring musician from neighboring Kyrgyzstan. In a released clip, he confesses to having been paid to participate in a protest that led to massive riots. People gathered outside Kazakhstan’s embassy in Kyrgyzstan’s capital, Bishkek, on Sunday, demanding …

A US-based journalist with bylines in several established publications has deleted her Twitter after sending shockwaves across the platform by seemingly wishing death upon Britain’s Queen Elizabeth on New Years’ Eve. Nylah Burton, a Chicago-based writer who also works as a “sexual assault prevention specialist” according to her profile at …

Controversial British broadcaster Piers Morgan has suggested that Ghislaine Maxwell may testify against her rich and powerful contacts to dodge a stiff jail sentence. But Morgan, commenters pointed out, may too be among them. “Will vile sex trafficker Ghislaine Maxwell now sing like a canary to avoid spending the rest …

Souleyman was brought in for questioning on Wednesday, with officers also searching through his home in Turkey’s southeastern province of Sanliurfa, the singer’s manager said. The arrest was likely provoked by recent reports that the musician had traveled to an area in Syria controlled by the Kurdish militias known as …

In a statement on Friday, Claridge’s announced that it had “mutually agreed” to separate with Daniel Humm, the chef and owner at its award-winning, Michelin-star restaurant Davies and Brook. “We completely respect and understand the culinary direction of a fully plant-based menu that Daniel has decided to embrace and champion …

McGregor is in Italy for the christening of his son Rian, which took place at the Vatican on Saturday. The 33-year-old Irish star has been seen visiting the sights and being mobbed by fans on the streets, also paying a trip to see legendary football manager Jose Mourinho, who is …

Uygur has been a frequent critic of Rogan, particularly throughout the Covid-19 pandemic where the Rogan has used his incredibly popular podcast to espouse a host of alternative views regarding the potential of mandatory vaccinations and governmental overreach. Rogan also recently indicated that he was taken a battery of different …

Armed with power tools, a large group of riot cops assembled outside ‘Rigaer 94’ on Thursday morning, while activists perched on a balcony tried to interfere. The officers used large boards and shields to protect themselves as they broke down the front door. A nearby intersection was cordoned off as …