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Kremlin critic Yashin goes on trial in Russia
Kremlin critic Yashin goes on trial in Russia

Russian opposition politician Ilya Yashin, who risks being jailed 10 years for denouncing President Vladimir Putin's assault on Ukraine, went on trial in Moscow on Wednesday. Another Moscow councillor, Alexei Gorinov, was in July sentenced to seven years in prison for denouncing the Ukraine offensive.

Taliban confirm first floggings since supreme leader's edict
Taliban confirm first floggings since supreme leader's edict

Three women and 11 men were flogged Wednesday on the orders of an Afghan court after they were found guilty of theft and "moral crimes", a provincial official said. However, this is the first time that officials have confirmed such punishment ordered by a court.