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Military themed Christmas decorations go on sale in Moscow

Shoppers in Russia seem to have mixed feelings about a set of military-themed Christmas decorations that have gone on sale in Moscow.

Saudi Arabia

Syrian opposition rules out role for Assad in peace deal

Despite President Assad's renewed military might, opposition groups say the Syrian leader must play no part in an interim period under any peace deal

France

Kremlin responds angrily as Russian billionaire is charged in France

Suleiman Kerimov, who has close ties to the Kremlin, has been charged with tax fraud and money laundering in Nice

Russia

Russia's Uper House 'approves foreign agent bill'

The bill, if passed into law, would force non-Russian media outlets operating on Russian soil to register as 'foreign agents'.

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Russia

Assad makes first foreign trip in over two years to thank Putin

Secret meeting in Sochi saw Russian presidnet urge al-Assad to pursue political solution more actively.

Russia

Explained: ruthenium 106 and Europe’s radioactive cloud

The radioactive isotope was detected across Europe, including Budapest, Bucharest, Stockholm, Prague, Milan and in areas of France.

Russia

Syria's President Assad visits Russia to meet President Vladimir Putin

Four-hour meeting reportedly focused on finding a political solution to Syrian conflict.

Russia

Russia confirms radioactive pollution

Russia's weather service has confirmed there were "extremely high" concentrations of radio activity in several parts of the country in late September.

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Heavy snow surprises Magadan in Russia

Schools closed, flights cancelled and roads blocked in regional snowstorm.

Turkey

Iran, Russia and Turkey diplomats meet to discuss Syria

Turkey, Russia and Iran have held talks on the civil war in Syria in Antalya, ahead of a summit between the leaders of the three countries at the Russian resort of Sochi.

USA

Syria: Russia casts UN veto again, blocking inquiry into chemical weapons attacks

It is the third time in a month that Russia has blocked attempts to extend the inquiry

Serbia

Serbian and U.S. army paratroopers jump together to strenghten ties

A joint military exercise between Serbian and US troops is part of an effort to boost relations between the Balkan country and NATO

Sport

WADA upholds suspension risking Russian Olympic boycott

WADA is maintaining Russia's suspension from most international sports, all but ruling out participation in the 2018 Winter Olympics, and threatening a Russian boycott of the next Summer games.

Spain

Russian Foreign Minister dismisses Russia's alleged meddling into Catalonia crisis as 'hysteria'

The Spanish government accused the Kremlin of trying to "destabilize Spain" by encouraging Catalonia's independence.

Russia

Russia: 3-year-old girl sole survivor of plane crash

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Inside Pussy Riot

Opening of “Art Riot: post soviet actionism” new exhibition at the Saatchi Gallery in London

World News

US Attorney General denies lying over Russia contacts

Jeff Sessions testifies befor a congressional committee rejecting allegations that he lied over his knowledge of Trump's camèpaign contacts with Russia

Belgium

Nigel Farage hits out at George Soros over ‘Brussels backing’

MEP claims collusion between Brussels and Soros is the 'biggest in history'.

USA

Trump Jr. was in contact with Wikileaks during 2016 campaign

Donald Trump's eldest son has confirmed he had direct contacts with WikiLeaks during the presidential campaign.

Russia

Russia and Turkey focus on Syria in talks at Sochi

Leaders President Putin and Erdogan push for closer ties as they consider a political solution for Syria