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Britain Accuses Russia Of Stockpiling Deadly Nerve Agent

SHANNON VAN SANT, NPR

Posted on March 19, 2018 · The U.K. says it has evidence Russia has been creating and stockpiling a lethal toxin used to poison a former spy in England

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U.K. Prime Minister Says ‘Highly Likely’ Russia Responsible For Ex-Spy Poisoning

Merrit Kennedy, NPR

Posted on March 12, 2018 · "It is now clear that Mr. Skripal and his daughter were poisoned with a military-grade nerve agent of a type developed by Russia," May told lawmakers in a statement on Monday

Tags British prime minister theresa may russia Russian spy Salisbury Sergei Skripal U.K. U.K. Prime Minister Yulia Skripal

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At Least 3 Killed As Historic Storm Ophelia Hits Ireland, Turns U.K. Skies Red

Merrit Kennedy, NPR

Posted on October 16, 2017 · The remnants of post-tropical cyclone Ophelia hit parts of Ireland with wind gusts of more than 90 miles per hour. The storm knocked out power to some 360,000 customers

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Russian prosecutors call first witnesses in case against Brittney Griner

Bill Chappell, NPR

Posted on July 1, 2022 · Griner, 31, is "a bit worried" because of the trial and the potential of a prison sentence, her lawyer tells NPR, "but she's a tough lady and I think she will manage."

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WNBA star Brittney Griner is seen at court, but Russia extends her detention again

Bill Chappell, NPR

Posted on June 27, 2022 · The star with the U.S. Olympic and the WNBA's Phoenix Mercury was bracketed by four security officers and a dog as she was led down a stairwell to a courtroom for Monday's hearing.

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Russia extends Brittney Griner’s detention until at least July 2

Associated Press

Posted on June 15, 2022 · WNBA star Brittney Griner will remain in Russian custody through at least July 2, Russian state media reported. The U.S. says she is being wrongfully detained.

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Supporters call for WNBA star Brittney Griner’s release at Houston rally outside the Toyota Center

Lucio Vasquez

Posted on June 7, 2022 · The Houston native has been detained in Russia for nearly four months.

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