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Russia: news

Fears for whales trapped by ice

Thursday, December 15th 2011, 12:42

A call goes out for an icebreaker to help free more than 100 Beluga whales trapped in ice floes in the far north of Russia.
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Journalists condemn Putin 'gag'

Wednesday, December 14th 2011, 17:50

More than 60 journalists at a Russian newspaper sign an open letter of protest after its owner fires two top executives over a photo insulting Vladimir Putin.
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Russian aid held on Kosovo border

Wednesday, December 14th 2011, 16:49
related countries: Serbia and Montenegro
related places: Kosovo

A Russian aid convoy is stopped at a disputed border crossing between Serbia and Kosovo, further raising tension in the volatile region.
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Sackings over anti-Putin articles

Tuesday, December 13th 2011, 15:55

The owner of Russia's leading publishing house sacks managers over a magazine issue that alleged vote fraud by PM Vladimir Putin's party.
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West 'immoral on Syria' - Russia

Tuesday, December 13th 2011, 12:25
related countries: Syria

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov accuses the West of taking an "immoral" stance on Syria by refusing to condemn violence by the opposition.
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Billionaire to run against Putin

Monday, December 12th 2011, 21:01

Russian billionaire Mikhail Prokhorov says he will challenge Prime Minister Vladimir Putin in next March's presidential election.
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Medvedev Facebook post draws ire

Monday, December 12th 2011, 2:58

Russian Facebook users pour scorn on a promise by Russian President Dmitry Medvedev to investigate reports of widespread electoral fraud.
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Rattling the political establishment

Saturday, December 10th 2011, 20:00
related places: Moscow

Moscow protest could herald new, rebellious generation's arrival
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Russian protests biggest in years

Saturday, December 10th 2011, 18:08
related places: Moscow

Thousands of election protesters hold the biggest anti-government rally in the Russian capital Moscow since the fall of the Soviet Union.
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VIDEO: Russia poll fury sparks mass protests

Saturday, December 10th 2011, 17:32
related places: Moscow

Thousands of people have attended the biggest anti-government rally in the Russian capital Moscow since the fall of the Soviet Union.
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Russia Twitter protests 'spammed'

Friday, December 9th 2011, 11:19

Security experts say hijacked PCs may have helped drown out online chat about Russian election protests.
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Renault recruit Grosjean for 2012

Friday, December 9th 2011, 9:28

GP2 champion Romain Grosjean will drive for Renault, who will become Lotus in 2012, alongside returning Kimi Raikkonen next season.
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Russia's white-ribboned protests

Friday, December 9th 2011, 1:11

A symbol for Russia's anti-government protesters?
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Putin accuses US over poll unrest

Thursday, December 8th 2011, 14:08
related countries: United States

Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin accuses the United States of encouraging protests over the results of parliamentary elections.
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Kremlin red faces after retweet

Wednesday, December 7th 2011, 17:47

The Kremlin blames a staffer for an obscene message sent from Russian President Dmitry Medvedev's official Twitter account, to the delight of bloggers.
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Gorbachev calls for new election

Wednesday, December 7th 2011, 15:59
related places: Moscow

Former Soviet President Mikhail Gorbachev says the Russian election was marred by fraud and calls for a re-run as protesters plan new rallies.
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VIDEO: Russian TV 'censoring' protest reports

Wednesday, December 7th 2011, 14:04

How the Russian media has covered the story of Sunday's parliamentary election results.
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VIDEO: Second night of protests in Moscow

Wednesday, December 7th 2011, 5:45
related places: Moscow

Protesters have taken to the streets of Moscow for a second night to express their anger at Sunday's parliamentary elections.
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Viewpoint: Could this be a Russian Spring?

Wednesday, December 7th 2011, 0:56

Do anti-Putin protests herald a Russian Spring?
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My Business: An American in Russia

Wednesday, December 7th 2011, 0:24
related countries: United States

The American who set up a cheese-making business in Russia
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VIDEO: Second day of protests in Russia

Tuesday, December 6th 2011, 22:45
related places: Moscow

Russian protesters defying a ban on unapproved rallies have faced off with supporters of Prime Minister Vladimir Putin in Moscow city centre.
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Moscow protesters defy rally ban

Tuesday, December 6th 2011, 20:43
related places: Moscow

Russian protesters, defying a ban on rallies in Moscow after the disputed election, face off with Putin supporters as police make arrests.
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Putin plays down election losses

Tuesday, December 6th 2011, 12:47
related places: Moscow

Russian PM Vladimir Putin plays down his party's losses at Sunday's election after central Moscow sees its biggest opposition rally in years.
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VIDEO: Anti-Putin rally held in Moscow

Tuesday, December 6th 2011, 5:41
related places: Moscow

Several thousand people have taken to the streets of Moscow shouting "down with Putin" as international observers in Russia's parliamentary elections speak of flagrant violations.
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VIDEO: Russians protest 'voting irregularities'

Monday, December 5th 2011, 22:38
related places: Moscow

Thousands of Russians have gathered in the centre of Moscow to protest at apparent irregularities during Sunday's parliamentary elections, and to call for Prime Minster Putin to resign.
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Moscow protest after Russia vote

Monday, December 5th 2011, 20:42
related places: Moscow

Several thousand people take to the streets of Moscow shouting "Down with Putin" after international observers criticise the election.
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'Many violations' in Russian vote

Monday, December 5th 2011, 19:04

International observers cite numerous violations in Sunday's parliamentary elections in Russia as protesters hold a rally in Moscow.
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VIDEO: Putin's party sees support decline

Monday, December 5th 2011, 16:53

With most of the votes counted in Russia's parliamentary elections, the party founded by the prime minister, Vladimir Putin, has suffered a significant setback.
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Polls setback for Putin's party

Monday, December 5th 2011, 11:40

With most votes counted in Russia's parliamentary poll, Vladimir Putin's United Russia party sees its support drop from two-thirds in 2007 to about 50%.
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VIDEO: Inside a Russian polling station

Sunday, December 4th 2011, 12:15
related places: Moscow

Steve Rosenberg reports from a polling station in Moscow as Russians vote in polls that will decide the shape of the lower house for the next five years.
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Russian chief poll monitor held

Saturday, December 3rd 2011, 11:58

The head of Russia's main independent monitor group Golos is detained for several hours after refusing to handover her laptop to the authorities.
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Europe ends calls to Mars probe

Friday, December 2nd 2011, 16:09
related places: Mars

The European Space Agency says it is ceasing efforts to try to contact Russia's wayward Mars probe, Phobos-Grunt, after a week-and-a-half of silence.
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Kremlin 'gagging' poll monitors

Friday, December 2nd 2011, 12:41

Human rights activists accuse the Russian authorities of trying to gag the country's main non-government election watchdog days before polls.
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VIDEO: Opposition anger at Russian elections

Thursday, December 1st 2011, 21:02

In Russia opposition parties claim that their campaigns are being blocked in favour of the pro-government United Russia party.
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VIDEO: Russia's business people on corruption

Thursday, December 1st 2011, 9:45

Steve Rosenberg looks at the concerns of Russia's business community.
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Russians tire of corruption spectacle

Thursday, December 1st 2011, 0:55

How can a Russian official afford this mansion?
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VIDEO: Chinese 'Putin' is a local celebrity

Wednesday, November 30th 2011, 20:35
related countries: China

A Chinese farmer has become a local celebrity as he bears a striking resemblance to Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin.
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VIDEO: The hard life of Russia's pensioners

Wednesday, November 30th 2011, 10:45

Steve Rosenberg met a pensioner from the town, Galina Lavrukhina. A retired doctor, she receives pension of around £150 a month and by the time she has paid her utility bills and done her shopping, there is nothing left.
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Russia probe: Lugovoi 'a victim'

Wednesday, November 30th 2011, 9:42
related countries: United Kingdom

Russian officials say Andrei Lugovoi, the man accused by the UK of killing ex-spy Alexander Litvinenko, was himself a victim of polonium poisoning.
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VIDEO: Russian 'spy' wins fight to stay in UK

Tuesday, November 29th 2011, 22:51
related countries: United Kingdom

An alleged Russian spy who had an affair with Liberal Democrat MP Mike Hancock and worked for him has won her appeal against deportation.
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Russian criticises 'spy' inquiry

Tuesday, November 29th 2011, 19:11

The Russian who won her appeal against deportation has described the MI5 investigation into claims she was a spy as "extremely unprofessional".
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Russia switches on missile radar

Tuesday, November 29th 2011, 14:22
related countries: United States

Russia turns on a new incoming missile early warning system in its westernmost region in response to US plans for a missile shield in Europe.
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Russia urges end to Syria threats

Tuesday, November 29th 2011, 12:55
related countries: Syria

Russia's foreign minister says no more ultimatums should be issued to Syria, a day after the west says more action is needed to end the violence.
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Russian 'spy' can stay in Britain

Tuesday, November 29th 2011, 12:10
related countries: United Kingdom

An alleged Russian spy who had an affair with Liberal Democrat MP Mike Hancock while working for him wins her appeal against deportation.
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Fraud fears cloud Russia election

Tuesday, November 29th 2011, 0:04

Russians in one town wonder if Sunday's election will be fair
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VIDEO: Putin's battle to win hearts and minds

Sunday, November 27th 2011, 15:59

Prime Minister Vladimir Putin has been formally adopted as the presidential candidate for Russia's ruling party, but he is not as popular with the country's people as he once was.
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Belarus agrees Russian gas deal

Friday, November 25th 2011, 14:11
related countries: Belarus

Crisis-struck Belarus agrees a deal with Russia that will save it 60% on its gas bills in return for selling its pipelines.
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Russia sets presidential poll day

Friday, November 25th 2011, 7:32

Russia sets 4 March 2012 as the date for its presidential elections, in which former President Vladimir Putin is the overwhelming favourite.
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Russian backlash at Putin booing denial

Thursday, November 24th 2011, 9:31

Putin booing denial sparks Russian backlash
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The most dangerous place in Europe

Thursday, November 24th 2011, 0:04

The part of Russia that is now more explosive than Chechnya
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Russia in Europe missile threat

Wednesday, November 23rd 2011, 19:09
related countries: United States

Russian President Dmitry Medvedev says missiles could be deployed on the EU's borders if the US pursues its missile defence plans.
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Stranded Mars probe sends signal

Wednesday, November 23rd 2011, 8:50
related places: Mars

Contact has finally been made with Russia's troubled Mars mission, Phobos-Grunt, says the European Space Agency.
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VIDEO: Safe return for Soyuz space crew

Tuesday, November 22nd 2011, 14:10
related countries: Kazakhstan
related places: Soyuz

A Russian Soyuz spacecraft has landed safely in Kazakhstan, bringing three crew members back from the International Space Station (ISS).
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Tajikistan releases Russian pilot

Tuesday, November 22nd 2011, 12:01
related countries: Estonia, Tajikistan
related places: Moscow

A court in Tajikistan releases a Russian and an Estonian pilot whose jailings earlier this month led to a major row with Moscow.
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Putin 'booed' at sporting event

Monday, November 21st 2011, 13:01
related places: Moscow

Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin is apparently booed at a martial arts contest in Moscow in what would be a rare show of public dissent.
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Chechen poet shot dead in Moscow

Wednesday, November 16th 2011, 12:00
related places: Moscow

A prominent anti-separatist poet from Chechnya, Ruslan Akhtakhanov, is shot dead in Moscow in what police say appears to be a contract killing.
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Russia Soyuz rocket docks at ISS

Wednesday, November 16th 2011, 8:11
related countries: United States
related places: Soyuz

Russia's Soyuz spacecraft, with a three-man Russian and US crew, successfully docks with the International Space Station.
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Russia unswayed by Syria appeals

Tuesday, November 15th 2011, 15:15
related countries: Syria

Syria's opposition says it has failed to convince Russia to back calls for the resignation of President Bashar al-Assad over his crackdown on protests.
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Russian row with Tajikistan grows

Tuesday, November 15th 2011, 11:20
related countries: Afghanistan, Tajikistan

Russia cracks down on illegal migration from Tajikistan days after it jails two cargo pilots who made a fuel stop en route from Afghanistan.
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Bolshoi couple to leave company

Monday, November 14th 2011, 18:07
related places: Moscow

Bolshoi Ballet principal dancer Ivan Vasiliev and prima ballerina Natalia Osipova are leaving Moscow to join St Petersburg's Mikhailovsky Theatre.
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Russia resumes Soyuz ISS flight

Monday, November 14th 2011, 7:49
related places: Soyuz

A Russian spacecraft carrying three astronauts to the International Space Station launches, after a crash in August delayed manned space travel.
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VIDEO: Safe launch for manned Soyuz rocket

Monday, November 14th 2011, 7:13
related countries: Kazakhstan
related places: Soyuz

A Russian spacecraft carrying an astronaut and two cosmonauts has launched successfully from Kazakhstan on a mission to the International Space Station.
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VIDEO: Soyuz blast off on mission to ISS

Monday, November 14th 2011, 4:59
related countries: Kazakhstan

A Russian spacecraft carrying an astronauts and two cosmonauts has launched successfully from Kazakhstan.
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VIDEO: Call to recognise Arctic veterans

Saturday, November 12th 2011, 12:51
related countries: United Kingdom

There are calls for recognition for the sailors on the WWII Arctic Convoys who risked their lives to transport crucial supplies and munitions from Scotland to Russia.
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Putin defends bid for president

Saturday, November 12th 2011, 2:20

Vladimir Putin vigorously defends his decision to stand in next year's Russian presidential election, denying it is a quest to retain personal power.
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VIDEO: Putin defends presidential campaign

Friday, November 11th 2011, 22:49

Vladimir Putin has defended his decision to stand in next year's Russian presidential election - saying he is campaigning to keep his country strong - and not for personal gain.
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Mood grim over Mars probe fault

Thursday, November 10th 2011, 18:54
related places: Mars

Russian space scientists are growing increasingly gloomy about the prospects of saving the country's $170m (£107m) mission to a moon of Mars.
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Russia rejects new Iran sanctions

Wednesday, November 9th 2011, 19:45
related countries: Iran
related places: Tehran

Russia rules out supporting fresh sanctions against Iran, despite a UN report that says Tehran may be trying to develop nuclear weapons.
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VIDEO: Russia rules out new Iran sanctions

Wednesday, November 9th 2011, 16:48
related countries: Iran

Russia says it would not support new sanctions against Iran, even after a report from the UN's atomic energy agency accused Tehran of trying to build a nuclear weapon.
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Probe fails to set course to Mars

Wednesday, November 9th 2011, 16:05
related places: Mars

A Russian space probe intended to collect rock from a Martian moon launches successfully but then fails to set a proper course for the Red Planet.
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Man 'made dolls out of corpses'

Wednesday, November 9th 2011, 14:48

A man suspected of robbing graves in Nizhny Novgorod, central Russia, is said by police to have made 29 life-size dolls from female corpses.
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VIDEO: Saakashvili wants Georgia in Nato

Wednesday, November 9th 2011, 9:59
related countries: Georgia, United States
related places: West

Georgia's West-leaning government wants to join Nato - but the border dispute with Russia remains a huge hurdle.
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Russia's Baltic pipeline opens

Tuesday, November 8th 2011, 14:05
related countries: Germany

A major new pipeline to supply Russian gas to the European Union begins operating, following an opening ceremony in Germany.
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Revival of Russia's 'Wild East'

Tuesday, November 8th 2011, 13:12

Vladivostok gets makeover to cash in on Asia trade
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Prado hosts Hermitage exhibition

Monday, November 7th 2011, 10:57
related countries: Spain
related places: Madrid

An exhibition of European art from Russia's Hermitage Museum is to go on show at the Prado Museum in Madrid.
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Russia warns against Iran attack

Monday, November 7th 2011, 9:48
related countries: Iran, Israel

An Israeli attack on suspected Iranian nuclear sites would be a "very serious mistake", warns Russia as the UN prepares to issue a new report.
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Football stars' volatile new home

Saturday, November 5th 2011, 9:52

Russian wealth draws football stars to volatile Dagestan
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VIDEO: Russian billionaire builds dream team

Saturday, November 5th 2011, 0:58

A Dagestani billionaire has created "the Manchester City of Russian football", drawing football stars from around the world to an unlikely and volatile new home.
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Rally hears attack on Putin party

Friday, November 4th 2011, 17:55
related places: Moscow

An annual rally of radical nationalists in Moscow cheers a fierce condemnation of Russia's ruling party by a leading anti-corruption campaigner.
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Russia arrests 'skeleton thief'

Friday, November 4th 2011, 12:25

Police investigating Russian grave robberies detain a man after the remains of at least 20 women are found in his flat, Russian media report.
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Russia and China 'top cyberspies'

Thursday, November 3rd 2011, 21:54
related countries: China, United States

The US says China and Russia are the top perpetrators of cyberspying against US companies, in an unexpectedly frank report.
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Georgia opens WTO door to Russia

Thursday, November 3rd 2011, 21:18

Georgia and Russia sign a historic trade deal after 18 years of negotiation, allowing Russia to join the World Trade Organization.
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'Pilot error' caused Russia crash

Wednesday, November 2nd 2011, 13:19

A Russian plane crash that killed 44 people, including an entire ice hockey team, in September was caused by pilot error, say investigators.
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Russia and China 'worst bribers'

Wednesday, November 2nd 2011, 0:04
related countries: China

Companies from Russia and China are most likely to pay bribes when doing business abroad, a survey suggests.
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Medvedev behaving 'like dictator'

Monday, October 31st 2011, 23:41

Ex-Moscow Mayor Yuri Luzhkov criticises the Kremlin in a BBC interview, accusing Russian President Dmitry Medvedev of acting "like a dictator".
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VIDEO: FBI releases footage of alleged spies

Monday, October 31st 2011, 22:09
related countries: United States

The FBI has released video it says shows Russian agents under surveillance in the United States.
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FBI releases Russian spy videos

Monday, October 31st 2011, 19:14
related countries: United States

The FBI releases video showing how Anna Chapman and other members of a Russian spy ring apparently exchanged information and money in the US.
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Girls swapped at birth win payout

Monday, October 31st 2011, 17:09

Two Russian families whose daughters were accidentally switched at birth are awarded $100,000 (£65,000) in compensation.
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Russia 'close' to WTO membership

Sunday, October 30th 2011, 15:39
related countries: Georgia

Russia says it hopes to resolve soon all outstanding differences with Georgia concerning its admission to the World Trade Organisation.
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Russian clocks stay on summertime

Sunday, October 30th 2011, 12:34

Russia has not put its clocks back for winter this year, after President Dmitry Medvedev decided the country would stay permanently in summertime.
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