2024 was marked by war, misery, and brutal death. But there were glimmers of light. The world can, among other things, rejoice over promising treatments for severe diseases, freed human rights activists, and strengthened LGBTQ rights in several places. Here are nine positive news stories from the past year, listed in no particular order.
World2024 was marked by war, misery, and brutal death. But there were glimmers of light. The world can, among other things, rejoice in promising treatments for severe diseases, freed human rights activists, and strengthened LGBTQ rights in several places. Here are nine positive news stories from the past year, listed in no particular order.
WorldThe US citizens who were released in the extensive prisoner exchange between Russia and Western countries – among them journalist Evan Gershkovich – have landed in their home country. The deal highlights the imbalance in the view on political prisoners when convicted murderers are exchanged for journalists.
WorldThe largest prisoner exchange between Russia and Western countries since the end of the Cold War has been completed. Among those released is the American journalist Evan Gershkovich. The ordeal for the prisoners held in Russian prisons is over, says USA's President Joe Biden.
WorldThe American journalist Evan Gershkovich is sentenced to 16 years in prison in Russia. "Journalism is not a crime and we will not let this go until he is free", his bosses write in a statement.
WorldAn American citizen has been sentenced to 12.5 years in prison in Russia for drug offenses, reports BBC.
WorldThe American journalist Evan Gershkovich was in court in Russian Yekaterinburg on Wednesday – 15 months after he was arrested. He is being prosecuted on unclear grounds for espionage and risks 20 years' imprisonment. 99 per cent are convicted, says Russia expert Carolina Vendil Pallin.
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