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Three decades after the U.S.S.R. fell apart, Russians’ nostalgia for the Soviet era shows no signs of weakening. In the hometown of the last Soviet leader, Mikhail Gorbachev, a sense of pride in a native son is mixed with disappointment and anger.

NBA betting expert Nick Galaida previews Mavs vs. Jazz odds, giving you a free pick and prediction for Saturday, December 25.

For 20 years, the West had a firm foothold in Afghanistan. Now, with the Taliban back in power, the United States and its allies have retreated. Seeking to fill void are regional powers China and Russia. Some analysts say the region threatens to become an anti-Western hub.

NFL betting expert Nick Galaida previews Cleveland Browns vs. Green Bay Packers odds and picks for Christmas Day — December 25, 2021.

NBA betting expert Nick Galaida previews Warriors vs. Suns odds, giving you a free pick and prediction on Christmas Day.

The Chicago Bears placed standout defensive tackle Akiem Hicks on the COVID-19 list on Thursday.

The Chicago Bears placed standout defensive tackle Akiem Hicks on the COVID-19 list on Thursday.

The Chicago Bears placed standout defensive tackle Akiem Hicks on the COVID-19 list on Thursday.

In a sign of thaw in ruptured ties, Saudi Arabia has approved visas for three Iranian diplomats allowing them to take up posts at the headquarters of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) in the kingdom, Saudi and Iranian officials said. 

As part of an occasional series on how the end-of-year holidays are observed in our broadcast region, we talked to Eugen Tomiuc from RFE/RL's Central Newsroom about the way Christmas is celebrated in Romania.