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News: Belarus

We have started to collect the most important news related to Belarus in November 2005. By default, most recent news are listed first.

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Belarus: news

Belarus jails 600 over protests

Tuesday, December 21st 2010, 10:23

The Belarus authorities jail some 600 demonstrators for up to two weeks after protests against the re-election of President Alexander Lukashenko.
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'Scores under arrest' in Belarus

Monday, December 20th 2010, 14:58

Police in Belarus beat and arrest scores of protesters and several presidential candidates, drawing international condemnation.
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Vote protest hits Belarus capital

Monday, December 20th 2010, 9:06

Thousands of opposition protesters in Belarus try to storm the main government building, as President Lukashenko is declared winner of disputed elections.
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'Hundreds arrested' in Belarus

Monday, December 20th 2010, 0:01
related places: Minsk

Protestor have taken to the streets of Minsk in Belarus accusing the authorities of vote-rigging in the country's presidential election.
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Controversial election stirs Belarus tensions

Sunday, December 19th 2010, 3:09

People in Belarus are casting their ballots in the country's presidential election, with the incumbent Alexander Lukashenko widely expected to win.
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'Last dictatorship'

Saturday, December 18th 2010, 0:57

Can anyone really challenge Belarus' Lukashenko at the polls?
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Fraud fears ahead of Belarus poll

Friday, December 17th 2010, 7:49

Opposition parties fearing electoral fraud in Belarus's election have called on their supporters to protest publicly if current President Alexander Lukashenko wins.
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Medvedev attacks Belarus leader

Monday, October 4th 2010, 13:19
related countries: Russia Russia

Russian President Dmitry Medvedev launches a strong attack on Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko, ahead of elections.
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Lukashenko challengers step out

Monday, September 27th 2010, 15:56

Nineteen candidates plan to run for president in Belarus - though few observers expect a serious challenge to Alexander Lukashenko.
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Belarus web activist found hanged

Saturday, September 4th 2010, 17:13
related places: Minsk

A Belarus opposition website activist found hanged at his home outside Minsk committed suicide, officials say.
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Russia 'boosting' Belarus gas

Thursday, June 24th 2010, 10:15
related countries: Russia Russia

Russia's Gazprom says it is resuming full gas supplies to Belarus after receiving payment for outstanding gas bills.
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Russia gas cuts impact Lithuania

Wednesday, June 23rd 2010, 14:55
related countries: Russia Russia

Russia further reduces its gas supply to Belarus because of a dispute over payments - now amounting to a 60% cut.
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