Russia
US issues ‘Putin list’ of Russian politicians, oligarchs
World
January 30, 2018
US issues ‘Putin list’ of Russian politicians, oligarchs
The Trump administration late Monday released a long-awaited list of 114 Russian politicians and 96 “oligarchs” who have flourished during…
Russian opposition leader arrested amid election protests
World
January 29, 2018
Russian opposition leader arrested amid election protests
Protesters gathered across Russia on Sunday to support opposition leader Alexei Navalny’s call to boycott the March presidential election, and…
Russian opposition takes to streets, calls for election boycott
World
January 28, 2018
Russian opposition takes to streets, calls for election boycott
Hundreds of supporters of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny began a nationwide day of protest against the authorities on Sunday,…
UK defence minister says Russia looking to cause thousands of deaths in Britain
World
January 26, 2018
UK defence minister says Russia looking to cause thousands of deaths in Britain
Britain’s defence minister warned that Russia was looking to damage the British economy by attacking its infrastructure, a move he…
‘Last hope’ Syrian peace talks start in Vienna
Middle East
January 25, 2018
‘Last hope’ Syrian peace talks start in Vienna
In a last-ditch push towards peace in Syria, UN officials are hosting peace talks between the Damascus regime and the…
Russian police: We’ll deal harshly with lawbreakers at pre-election protests – RIA
World
January 25, 2018
Russian police: We’ll deal harshly with lawbreakers at pre-election protests – RIA
The Russian Interior Ministry warned on Thursday it would harshly suppress any violations of the law at planned pre-election opposition…
CIA director interviewed in special counsel’s Russia probe: NBC
World
January 24, 2018
CIA director interviewed in special counsel’s Russia probe: NBC
CIA Director Mike Pompeo has been questioned by the special counsel’s office investigating alleged Russian meddling in the 2016 US…
US blames Russia for Syria chemical weapons attacks
Middle East
January 24, 2018
US blames Russia for Syria chemical weapons attacks
US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson on Tuesday said Russia bore the responsibility of Syria’s continued use of chemical weapons after…
Microsoft could lose big if it curbs sales in Russia: minister
Business
January 23, 2018
Microsoft could lose big if it curbs sales in Russia: minister
Microsoft could lose billions of dollars if it chooses to restrict its Russian clients due to sanctions, Russian communications minister…
Russia invites Egypt to attend Syria peace conference
Egypt
January 23, 2018
Russia invites Egypt to attend Syria peace conference
Official Spokesperson of Egypt’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs Ahmed Abu Zaid said that Russia has invited Egypt to attend the Russian-sponsored…