Lydia Tomkiw
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New York, NY, United States
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The Forgotten History of Nationalism, Oppression, and Murder Behind a Classic Christmas Tune
By the time “Carol of the Bells” became a global hit, its original composer had been killed by the Soviet secret police. → Read More
Baffled by the Ukraine Scandal? So Are Ukrainians.
Zelensky isn’t in as much trouble as Trump, but this doesn’t look great for him either. → Read More
Why Did Donald Trump Demote Paul Manafort? More Pro-Russian Party Allegations Emerge As Ukraine Calls For Investigation
Ukrainian officials want an investigation into Donald Trump's campaign manager's alleged payments while working for the Party of Regions. → Read More
Brexit Hate Crimes: Britain Faces High Inequality, Racist Anti-Immigrant Views After Leave Vote
The Brexit vote has created an outlet for anti-immigration views and given rise to hate crimes, a report found. → Read More
Europe Refugee Crisis: Arrivals Rise In Greece Amid Deteriorating Camp Conditions
Refugee arrivals have again increased in Greece and thousands remain stuck in camps uncertain of their futures. → Read More
Paul Manafort Ukraine Update: Donald Trump's Campaign Manager Pro-Russian Party Ties Alleged
Allegations have emerged that Donald Trump's campaign chairman helped secretly funnel $2.2 million to lobbying firms on behalf of a pro-Russian Ukrainian political party. → Read More
Donald Trump Wisconsin Live Stream: Watch GOP Nominee Campaign Amid Milwaukee Police Shooting
Donald Trump is hoping to convince voters in Wisconsin where he is trailing Democratic rival Hillary Clinton. → Read More
Germanwings Crash Update: Tougher Mental Health Checks For Pilots Proposed
Tougher mental health checks and better medical examinations have been proposed for pilots following the deliberate crash of Germanwings flight 9525. → Read More
Will A Woman Lead The United Nations After Ban Ki-Moon's Comment? 5 Possible Females To Head UN
Meet the five women who are running to become the United Nations' first-ever female secretary-general. → Read More
Would Donald Trump Pass A Naturalization Test? Harry Reid Calls Out Republican Nominee On Immigration
Donald Trump has called for stricter immigration laws in order to stop terrorism. → Read More
California Wildfire Photos 2016: See Pictures Of The Blaze In Soberanes, Lake County
Dry conditions and high winds have helped wildfires spread across California. → Read More
ISIS Recruits: Majority Of Islamic State Only Has 'Basic' Knowledge Of Islam
The Islamic State group ranked 70 percent of its recruits as only having a basic knowledge of Islam. → Read More
Donald Trump's Rumored Connection To Russia Slammed By Campaign Manager Paul Manafort: Cash Payments From Ukraine Denied
Did Donald Trump's campaign manager accept nearly $13 million in off the books payments from a Russian-leaning Ukrainian political party? → Read More
Rio Olympics Opening Ceremony Live Stream: Start Time, Channel And How To Watch Games Online
Samba dancers, models and the theme of sustainability will be present for Friday's festivities. → Read More
Venezuela Economic Crisis 2016 Forces Women To Look To Sterilization; Is The Country Running Out Of Money?
Venezuela's reserves have fallen as the struggling economy faces upcoming debt repayments. → Read More
CNN Gary Johnson Live Stream: Watch Libertarian Candidates Talk Donald Trump, Hillary Clinton And Policy
The Libertarian Party is hoping to woe traditional Democratic and Republican voters to their ticket in November. → Read More
Zika Virus Outbreak: 33 Members Of US Military Contract Mosquito-Transferred Illness Overseas
The Zika virus has hit members of the armed services and their families serving overseas. → Read More
California's August 'Muslim Appreciation and Awareness Month' Creates Backlash It Aims To Prevent
A California resolution meant to create awareness about Muslims has also created a backlash it aims to fight. → Read More
Syrian Refugee Crisis: US, Obama Likely To Reach 10K Admission Goal Amid Donald Trump's Divisive Rhetoric On Immigration
With less than two months before the Sept. 30 deadline, the U.S. is quietly on its way to accepting 10,000 Syrian refugees. → Read More
South Africa Election 2016: Candidates, Key Issues, Dates And How To Get Results
Will opposition parties chip away at the ANC's dominance? Everything you need to know about South Africa's municipal elections. → Read More