Monthly Archives: June 2020

Kirill Serebrennikov: Russian film and theater director convicted of fraud

Image copyright Reuters Screenshot Kirill Serebrennikov, wearing a protective mask, was greeted by supporters outside of court in Moscow. Prominent Russian director Kirill Serebrennikov received a suspended three-year sentence after being found guilty of embezzlement. He and two others were convicted of embezzling £ 1.5m ($ 1.86m) from state funds …

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New Orleans Dixie Beer brewery to change name

Dixie Beer, a regionally iconic beer brand founded in New Orleans more than 110 years ago, will soon have a new name. In a statement released Friday, owner Gayle Benson said that in light of the “critical conversations about racism and systemic social issues” taking place in the country, “we …

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