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'Justifying terrorism': Russian playwright and director held for playing Islamic State wives play

Playwright Svetlana Petriychuk and director Yevgenia Berkovich were sentenced to six years in prison for 'justifying terrorism' in their play 'Finist the Brave Falcon.' The trial raised concerns about freedom of expression in Russia. International condemnation follows amid a crackdown on anti-war sentiment in the artistic community. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/zarRewD

White House clarifies on Parkinson's expert's visit to Biden: 'No'

​Amid reports that a Parkinson's disease expert visited the White House and met President Joe Biden's doctor in January, the White House Monday said the president is not being treated for Parkinson's disease. The press briefing turned chaotic as press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre was asked to give clear answer on the visit of the Parkinson's specialist to which she strongly reacted and said she won't be able to divulge any name of experts for privacy and security reasons. She said Biden had seen a neurologist three times -- in three years -- connected to Biden's annual physical exams. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/1RKiTta

This balcony is listed for rent at $360 per week in Sydney: 'Sunny room'

The photo of a balcony of a Sydney apartment has gone viral because it has been listed for rent in an advertisement on Facebook marketplace. The post qualifies the balcony as a "sunny room" in Haymarket but social media users commented that the sunny room is actually a broad balcony and nothing else. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/0PN1mX3

Secret memo to replace Biden by August in circulation: 'Lord Almighty...'

​President Joe Biden recently said he will opt out of the presidential race only if Lord Almighty asks him to do so. With a clear reference to that, a secret but detailed memo is being circulated among the Democrats saying, "Lord helps those who help themselves". The memo is to replace President Biden in a "blitz primary" before the party's convention in August if Biden can not be convinced to bow out. Two influential Democratic operatives are circulating the memo, New York Post reported citing Semafor. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/pdvVbKz