As the state internet watchdog Roskomnadzor continues its attempts to block the Telegram messenger service, presidential spokesman Dmitry Peskov dismissed reports that Russia is planning to install a nationwide online firewall. Speaking to reporters on Thursday, Kremlin spokesman Peskov was asked if the thus far unsuccessful efforts to enforce the law and block the Telegram…
OKLAHOMA CITY — USA Softball, the National Governing Body of Softball in the United States, announced that Florida’s Kelly Barnhill was named the 2017 USA Softball National Collegiate Player of the Year. The award, which is considered the most prestigious honor in Division I women’s softball, is designed to recognize outstanding athletic achievement by female collegiate softball…
Over half of respondents in a Russian poll said that they would prefer Vladimir Putin to remain in power after his current term expires in 2024, regardless of the direct constitutional ban on such move. According to the research, conducted by the independent public opinion think tank Levada, the share of Russians who say that…
Russian President Vladimir Putin has stated that he and the majority of government officials disliked all of the proposals to raise the retirement age, but without pension reform, Russia would face a serious crisis. “Of course this is a very sensitive issue for a large number of our citizens. Also, the question did not just…
Every game from the 2017 Women’s College World Series in Oklahoma City will be televised by ESPN, the company’s 18th year airing every pitch of the culmination of the NCAA Division I Softball Championship. College softball’s week-long, up to 17-game season finale from OGE Energy Field at the ASA Hall of Fame Stadium begins Thursday, June…
Ottawa Mayor Jim Watson is probably the most recognizable man in the city. Unless of course, you’re from out of town and a little inebriated. At the annual Panda Game Saturday between the University of Ottawa Gee-Gees and the Carleton University Ravens, Watson’s recognizability factor went out the window. A very happy fan got into…
The Russian lower house has passed a bill allowing court bailiffs to restrict access to websites that refuse to delete slanderous information about citizens or businesses. The bill changes the current situation, under which owners of websites that publish slanderous reports can be ordered to delete them and can be fined for refusal to comply,…
OTTAWA — The Trudeau Liberals suggest a guaranteed national minimum income could be an option as they search for ways to help Canadian workers adapt to an unsteady and shifting labour market. In separate recent interviews, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Social Development Minister Jean-Yves Duclos appeared warmer to the idea than they have before….
OKLAHOMA CITY —Top-ranked Virginia Wesleyan defeated defending national titlist Texas-Tyler twice on Sunday to join St. John Fisher in the best-of-three NCAA Division III Championship Series, which starts Monday at the USA Softball Hall of Fame Complex. The (52-3) Marlins won 5-2 and then 5-3 and have won four straight in Oklahoma City since losing…
Over 80 percent of Russians describe themselves as happy people, according to a nationwide poll. When asked what made them happy, they named loving families, children and good work as major factors. According to the survey results released by the state-run public opinion research center on Thursday, 83 percent of Russians currently think of themselves…