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Russia steps up Syria evacuation efforts for nationals
Egypt
February 19, 2013
Russia steps up Syria evacuation efforts for nationals
Russia on Tuesday sent two planes to Syria to pick up Russians wanting to leave the conflict-torn country as the…
Russia’s jailed punk rock band members sent to prison camps
World
October 22, 2012
Russia’s jailed punk rock band members sent to prison camps
Two female members of Russian punk group Pussy Riot convicted of protesting against President Vladimir Putin in a cathedral have…
Anti-Putin protesters show their strength in Russia
World
September 16, 2012
Anti-Putin protesters show their strength in Russia
Tens of thousands of demonstrators marched though Moscow under streaming banners, flags and balloons on Saturday to demand an end…
Female punk band goes on trial in Russia for Putin protest
World
July 30, 2012
Female punk band goes on trial in Russia for Putin protest
MOSCOW – Three women who protested against Vladimir Putin in a "punk prayer" on the altar of Russia's main…
Russian writers lead 10,000 on opposition march
World
May 13, 2012
Russian writers lead 10,000 on opposition march
About 10,000 people, including several acclaimed writers, joined a march against Russian President Vladimir Putin on Sunday, the biggest rally…
Annan takes Syria peace plan to Russia
World
March 24, 2012
Annan takes Syria peace plan to Russia
Syrian peace envoy Kofi Annan heads to Moscow on Saturday to gauge how far Russia is willing to push its…
In a test for anti-Putin protesters, thousands march against the new-old president
World
March 10, 2012
In a test for anti-Putin protesters, thousands march against the new-old president
Russia's protest movement against Vladimir Putin on Saturday rallied several thousand people for a new demonstration that is a test…
Tens of thousands of Russians rally against Putin’s rule
World
February 4, 2012
Tens of thousands of Russians rally against Putin’s rule
MOSCOW — Tens of thousands of Russians flooded downtown Moscow on Saturday to demand an end to Prime Minister Vladimir…
Putin seems out of touch in marathon TV appearance
World
December 15, 2011
Putin seems out of touch in marathon TV appearance
MOSCOW — Vladimir Putin told the nation he was practicing ice hockey during the biggest protests of his 12-year rule…
80,000 Muslims pray on the street in Moscow
World
November 7, 2011
80,000 Muslims pray on the street in Moscow
MOSCOW — Tens of thousands of Muslim men knelt shoulder-to-shoulder in prayer on the freezing streets of Moscow on Sunday to…