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Syria: US on verge of ending peace talks with Russia
As Russia vows to press ahead with its Aleppo offensive, the US says it is on the verge of ending Syria peace talks with Moscow.As Russia vows to press ahead with its Aleppo offensive, the US says it is on the verge of ending Syria peace talks with Moscow.
Russia rejects report into downing of MH17 as "biased"
Russia rejects MH17 report as “biased” JIT has “ignored evidence” Moscow denies any involvement Russia has firmly dismissed a report into the 2014 downing of a Malaysian airliner over Ukraine, callRussia rejects MH17 report as “biased” JIT has “ignored evidence” Moscow denies any involvement Russia has firmly dismissed a report into the 2014 downing of a Malaysian airliner over Ukraine, call
Dutch investigation into MH17 crash 'biased and politically-motivated' says Russia
Moscow has denounced as ‘biased’ an investigation into the downed Malaysia Airlines flight MH17.Moscow has denounced as ‘biased’ an investigation into the downed Malaysia Airlines flight MH17.
State of emergency declared in Siberia
A huge forest fire has been burning out-of-control since Tuesday. The Russian Emergency Ministry says the fire covers more than 400 hectares of land, most of it forest.A huge forest fire has been burning out-of-control since Tuesday. The Russian Emergency Ministry says the fire covers more than 400 hectares of land, most of it forest.
MH17: Timeline of a disaster
Key events since the MH17 flight disasterKey events since the MH17 flight disaster
MH17 shot down by Russian Buk missile - investigators
Prosecutors from the Netherlands, Australia, Belgium, Malaysia and Ukraine say the Buk missile system used to shoot down the plane was fired from the village of Pervomaysk and later returned to RussiaProsecutors from the Netherlands, Australia, Belgium, Malaysia and Ukraine say the Buk missile system used to shoot down the plane was fired from the village of Pervomaysk and later returned to Russia
Air strikes hit two hospitals in eastern Aleppo
Monitors say Syria's government and its Russian backers have stepped up air attacks on rebel-held parts of the city since the end of a ceasefire last week.Monitors say Syria's government and its Russian backers have stepped up air attacks on rebel-held parts of the city since the end of a ceasefire last week.
Child pornography claims see photo exhibit closed in Moscow
An exhibition by a US photographer has been shut down in Moscow amid claims it was showing child pornography.An exhibition by a US photographer has been shut down in Moscow amid claims it was showing child pornography.
Russia slams US rhetoric for rising tensions over Aleppo
The Syrian military announced a new offensive against the city of Aleppo on Monday .The Syrian military announced a new offensive against the city of Aleppo on Monday .
New Russian military base 100km from Ukraine 'almost ready'
Russia is completing the construction of a large military base in the southern Rostov region, some 100 kilometres from the border with Ukraine.Russia is completing the construction of a large military base in the southern Rostov region, some 100 kilometres from the border with Ukraine.
Child porn row shuts down US photographer's Moscow show
An exhibition in Moscow by a well-known US photographer, Jock Sturges, has closed following a protest over alleged depictions of naked children.An exhibition in Moscow by a well-known US photographer, Jock Sturges, has closed following a protest over alleged depictions of naked children.
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.