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Russia accused at UN of 'barbarism' and 'war crimes' in Syria
There was a bitter war of words on Sunday at a specially-convened meeting of the UN Security Council over Syria – as diplomatic efforts to broker peace give way to…There was a bitter war of words on Sunday at a specially-convened meeting of the UN Security Council over Syria – as diplomatic efforts to broker peace give way to…
Canada leave it late to beat Russia and take World Hockey Cup final place
Canada versus Russia is always a titanic clash in ice hockey, and it was the match everyone was waiting for at the World Cup of Hockey.Canada versus Russia is always a titanic clash in ice hockey, and it was the match everyone was waiting for at the World Cup of Hockey.
American-Russian Syrian diplomacy gets bogged down as bombs fall on Aleppo
Russia and the United States continue their stumbling diplomacy over Syria on the margins of the UN General Assembly, with little sign of progress.Russia and the United States continue their stumbling diplomacy over Syria on the margins of the UN General Assembly, with little sign of progress.
Russian aid reaches Aleppo
Following heavy airstrikes, which killed 90 people, reportedly involving Russian jets, Russian humanitarian aid is being distributed in parts of Aleppo.Following heavy airstrikes, which killed 90 people, reportedly involving Russian jets, Russian humanitarian aid is being distributed in parts of Aleppo.
Golden days for the French judoka at the Grand Prix in Zagreb
First day of competition from the Judo Grand Prix in Zagreb saw five finals.First day of competition from the Judo Grand Prix in Zagreb saw five finals.
Russia set up semi with hosts Canada in the Ice Hockey World Cup
Russia advanced into the semi final of the Ice Hockey World Cup in Toronto with a clinical victory over Finland.Russia advanced into the semi final of the Ice Hockey World Cup in Toronto with a clinical victory over Finland.
Russian 'Mowgli' survives 3 days in Siberian wilderness
A Russian toddler who went missing in the Siberian taiga forest was found three days later alive and well.A Russian toddler who went missing in the Siberian taiga forest was found three days later alive and well.
Russia: eight firefighters die in Moscow warehouse fire
Eight firefighters have been killed in a major fire in Moscow, according to Russia’s Emergencies Ministry.Eight firefighters have been killed in a major fire in Moscow, according to Russia’s Emergencies Ministry.
OPEC and other oil producers tentatively inch towards a production freeze
In this edition of Business Line we look at the chances of OPEC and non-member producers, including Russia, reaching an agreement on limiting oil production.In this edition of Business Line we look at the chances of OPEC and non-member producers, including Russia, reaching an agreement on limiting oil production.
Claim and counterclaim as US and Russia row over destroyed aid convoy
The short lived truce in Syria brokered by the US and Russia is in tatters after a UN aid convoy was destroyed.The short lived truce in Syria brokered by the US and Russia is in tatters after a UN aid convoy was destroyed.
US accuses Russia of air strike on Syria aid convoy
The Obama administration has accused Russian forces of the airstrike on a UN aid convoy, which shattered the fragile peace agreement in Syria.The Obama administration has accused Russian forces of the airstrike on a UN aid convoy, which shattered the fragile peace agreement in Syria.
Russia puts Team North America to the sword
Russia bounced back from their opening defeat to Sweden by downing Team North America 4-3 in their second group B encounter of the the 2016 World Cup of Hockey.Russia bounced back from their opening defeat to Sweden by downing Team North America 4-3 in their second group B encounter of the the 2016 World Cup of Hockey.
United Russia claims majority in state Duma
Natalia Marshalkovich: "How should we interpret the results of the Russian general election? We are joined from Paris by Tatiana Stanovaya from the Centre for Political Technologies.Natalia Marshalkovich: "How should we interpret the results of the Russian general election? We are joined from Paris by Tatiana Stanovaya from the Centre for Political Technologies.
Russian election: Putin's party wins absolute majority
President Vladimir Putin’s United Russia party is on track to take more than three-quarters of the 450 seats following this weekend’s parliamentary elections.President Vladimir Putin’s United Russia party is on track to take more than three-quarters of the 450 seats following this weekend’s parliamentary elections.
United Russia Party's victory clears way for Putin's 4th term
Putin’s, United Russia party’s landslide victory in this weekend’s parliamentary elections, where they were on track to increase their majority to 76 percent, gives Vladimir Putin a clear run at a fouPutin’s, United Russia party’s landslide victory in this weekend’s parliamentary elections, where they were on track to increase their majority to 76 percent, gives Vladimir Putin a clear run at a fou
Kyiv: protesters block entrance to Russian embassy
Dozens of protesters gathered around the Russian embassy in Kyiv on Sunday, where a polling station for Russia’s parliamentary elections was set up.Dozens of protesters gathered around the Russian embassy in Kyiv on Sunday, where a polling station for Russia’s parliamentary elections was set up.
United Russia set to win 343 of 450 seats in lower house of parliament
With 93 percent of the votes counted in Russia’s parliamentary elections, the country’s Central Election Commission announced the governing United Russia party is on track to win 343 seats in the 450-With 93 percent of the votes counted in Russia’s parliamentary elections, the country’s Central Election Commission announced the governing United Russia party is on track to win 343 seats in the 450-
Russia elections: Putin's United Russia continues domination
Russia’s ruling United Russia party has won the country’s general election.Russia’s ruling United Russia party has won the country’s general election.
Russia's political also-rans lament United Russia's power
Against all odds could be how the leader of Russia’s Liberal Democrats might describe his party’s performance.Against all odds could be how the leader of Russia’s Liberal Democrats might describe his party’s performance.
First results confirm big election lead for Putin-backed United Russia
The governing United Russia party is well on course to consolidate power in Russia's lower house after a parliamentary election on Sunday.The governing United Russia party is well on course to consolidate power in Russia's lower house after a parliamentary election on Sunday.
Crimea votes in Russian parliamentary elections amid protests from Ukraine
Residents of Crimea are voting in Russian parliamentary elections for the first time since the peninsula was annexed from Ukraine in 2014.Residents of Crimea are voting in Russian parliamentary elections for the first time since the peninsula was annexed from Ukraine in 2014.
Russians go to polls in parliamentary election
Russians are going to the polls in a parliamentary election, expected to give the ruling United Russia party even greater dominance of the lower house.Russians are going to the polls in a parliamentary election, expected to give the ruling United Russia party even greater dominance of the lower house.
Russia casts doubt on US commitment to Syria ceasefire
A fragile ceasefire in Syria appears largely to be holding, but tensions are rising between its brokers.A fragile ceasefire in Syria appears largely to be holding, but tensions are rising between its brokers.
What next for Syria's ceasefire? UN meeting cancelled at last minute
The US and Russia say they want to extend the ceasefire they have brokered in Syria.The US and Russia say they want to extend the ceasefire they have brokered in Syria.
Ukraine's Poroshenko calls for a "sustainable and comprehensive ceasefire"
Russia ‘‘has to provide a sustainable and comprehensive cease-fire’‘ in eastern Ukraine before steps towards peace can be taken, Petro Poroshenko has warned.Russia ‘‘has to provide a sustainable and comprehensive cease-fire’‘ in eastern Ukraine before steps towards peace can be taken, Petro Poroshenko has warned.
Leaked medical files intensifies Therepeutic Use Exemptions debate
The debate on Therepeutic Use Exemptions in sport is reaching boiling point following the leaking of confidential medical files of scores of high-profile…The debate on Therepeutic Use Exemptions in sport is reaching boiling point following the leaking of confidential medical files of scores of high-profile…
Tiny kitten narrowly avoids being hit by several cars on Russian motorway
A kitten had a succession of near misses when it found itself in the middle of a busy motorway in Kaliningrad, Russia.A kitten had a succession of near misses when it found itself in the middle of a busy motorway in Kaliningrad, Russia.
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Every Friday journalists from euronews’ various language teams choose a selection of stories from Europe and beyond, which may not have reached the international…Every Friday journalists from euronews’ various language teams choose a selection of stories from Europe and beyond, which may not have reached the international…
Russia's elections, in a nutshell
Russian general election: why should we care?Russian general election: why should we care?
Will aid get into Aleppo? Syria ceasefire remains fragile
If true, it would be a big step towards getting aid into eastern Aleppo.If true, it would be a big step towards getting aid into eastern Aleppo.