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MH17: incomplete facts, brutal tragedy

Air traffic control lost contact with MH17 on Thursday 17 July, 2014, at a quarter past three in the afternoon, CET. The Boeing 777 plummeted from

Ukraine

Flight MH17: was shot down by a BUK missile fired from Eastern Ukraine - Dutch report

The Dutch Safety Board has concluded that flight MH17 was shot down over eastern Ukraine by a Russian-made BUK missile. The board published the

Syria

YPG militia alliance set to attack ISIL stronghold Raqqa "within weeks"

The city of Raqqa – the Syrian base of the militant Islamic State is now a target for the YPG which expects to attack the stronghold within weeks

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Three rare white Bengal tiger cubs born in Crimea

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Sport

Slovakia and Russia book Euro 2016 spot as England complete perfect campaign

Slovakia pipped Ukraine to second place in Group C of the Euro 2016 qualifiers after they beat Luxemburg 4-2 on the final day of action whilst their

Europe News

EU calls on Russia to end bombing campaign in Syria

The EU is piling pressure on Russia to end its aerial bombing campaign in Syria. Foreign ministers, who have been meeting in Luxembourg, are warning

Economy

Poland opens gas terminal seeking to end Russian dependence

Poland has opened its first terminal to import liquefied natural gas (LNG), promising to become fully independent from Russian supplies from next

Europe News

Russia's role in Syria crisis scrutinised at EU foreign ministers meeting

The Syria crisis and Russia’s involvement are topping the agenda of an EU foreign ministers meeting in Luxembourg. It comes as questions mount over

Russia

Russian cruise missiles strikes prompt global aviation officials to issue safety alerts

The cruise missiles fired from the Caspian Sea by Russia and destined for Syria have heightened concerns that commercial flights in the region could

Russia

Putin adds diplomatic strand to bolster Syrian air strikes

Russian President Vladimir Putin has gone on the diplomatic offensive as Moscow’s jets continue to pound anti-government positions in Syria. Putin

Russia

Russia tries to reassure Saudi Arabia over Syria air strikes

Russian President Vladimir Putin has launched a diplomatic offensive trying to reassure Saudi Arabia that his intervention in Syria is aimed at

World News

US and Russia to resume talks on air safety over Syria

The US and Russia could resume talks on safety during air strikes over Syria as soon as this weekend, the Pentagon has announced. With both countries

Russia

Russians "were offered an enemy" says Metro 2033 author Dmitry Glukhovsky

After the release of his book this week, Russian writer Dmitry Glukhovsky, known for his exploration of social and political structures, speaks to

Syria

Russia denies US claims cruise missiles malfunctioned over Iran

Twenty six cruise missiles were fired from four Russian ships on the Caspian sea. The attack has sparked an information war with the US. Washington

Syria

Syrian army claims major anti-IS campaign has begun

Russian-made helicopters bombed more targets in Syria on Thursday, while the Syrian regular army said it had begun a major offensive against the

Belgium

NATO must respond to a more assertive Russia - Stoltenberg

Meeting in Brussels, NATO defence ministers have given renewed assurances that they will protect the interests of their 28 members. They have decided

Belgium

Nato ready to send troops to defend Turkey, says Stoltenberg

Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said that "NATO is ready and able to defend all allies, including Turkey against any threat" as the organisation meets in Brussels to assess Russia's military build-

Syria

Syria: We believe that Russia has the wrong strategy, says US

Russian warships in the Caspian Sea have launched rockets on Islamic State targets in Syria, marking an escalation in Moscow’s role in the country

Russia

Happy Birthday Mr President - Putin turns 63 winning a game of hockey

After launching airstrikes in Syria, Russian President Vladimir Putin chose to spend the rest of his birthday playing hockey. Taking to the ice in

Syria

Russian warships strike targets in Syria

Amateur video has been released which reportedly shows Russia’s escalating military role in Syria. In what appeared to be the first major