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Farmers in Uzbekistan allege they are being forced to cede fertile land to Chinese businesses under pressure from local ...

Ukrainian rescuers discovered a shaken but spirited canine survivor in the ruins of a Sumy region home following overnight ...

Belarusian comedian “Evil Sasha” turns trauma into dark humor on stage in Vilnius. Scarred by a fire and injured in 2020 protests, she fled to Lithuania. Now her sharp jokes blend laughter with the ...

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Sasha Hushcha suffered severe burns early in life and endured bullying in childhood. In 2022, she left her native Belarus for Lithuania because she feared political persecution. Today, she's mining ...