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UK's Litvinenko inquest suffers setback
A long-delayed inquiry to determine circumstances that led to the death of Alexander Litvinenko, the Russian intelligence officer, could be abandoned after the official responsible for leading it partly upheld a British government request to withhold crucial evidence.
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Bershidsky: Accused U.S. spy's tools get a laugh from Russians
TWO WIGS, one blond, one dark. Three pairs of glasses. Two knives. Two envelopes containing 500 euro notes.
Strange case of Ryan Fogle and the spies who never came in from the Cold War
The Americans have a vice in the intelligence world that can be turned against them: They want to know everything at first hand The arrest of US diplomat Ryan Christopher Fogle in Moscow this week on spying charges had a distinctly retro feel.
Clash between Russian oil chiefs could undercut Putin ally
A rare public clash between two leading figures in Russia's state-dominated oil industry hints at a split in President Vladimir Putin's inner circle and could be intended to rein in one of his closest advisers.
Lukashenka asks oil from Sechin
"If, for example, you offer normal conditions, better than other companies can offer, we can take more oil for processing, of course, if you want.
Navalny's Father Summoned To Investigative Committee
The father of Russian opposition leader Aleksei Navalny has been summoned to appear before federal investigators.
Israel may pre-emptively strike Syria again - Israeli official
A lone chicken is seen in the rubble of the site where an Israeli airstrike struck Damascus earlier this month.
'Ultra-luxury' liner that hosted Vladimir Putin party to dock in Falmouth today: PICTURE
The port welcomes the five-star rated ultra-luxurious cruise ship Silver Whisper today , as she makes Falmouth the first port of call on her 12-day Southampton to Copenhagen cruise.
No sensation, only standing contracts - Lavrov on Russia's weapons supplies to Syria
Russia's weapons supplies to Syria are fully in compliance with the law and do not give the government troops any advantage over the rebels, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said commenting on the hype in Western media.
Cossacks Go Green, Romanian Priests Spread Regime's Good News
Authorities are investigating a violent skirmish between environmental activists and private security guards in Russia's southern Voronezh region over environmental damage activists fear from a proposed nickel mine in the area, Radio Free Europe reports .
Bending to popular anger, Putin installs helipad at Kremlin
Vladimir Putin has finally decided to make a concession to his critics. But he isn't exactly bending over backwards.
COCOA BEACH, Fla., Nov. 6, 2012, 12:37am ET -- Today is Obama Day. In the distant future, when the history books present their record of this time, this nation may be judged by the decision we make at the polls today .
Lenin's tomb reopens after renovation
THE tomb of Russia's revolutionary leader Vladimir Lenin has reopened after major repairs for water damage to its foundation, media reports said.
HOLMES: Unraveling the mystery of Obama's Syria policy: It's elementary
Even after two years, President Obama's Syria policy remains hard to understand.
UPDATE 3-SocGen's Russia unit CEO charged with bribery, faces 7 years
The head of Societe Generale's Russian unit Rosbank was charged with bribery on Thursday after investigators released a film of him with cash piled on his office desk in what several bankers said may have been a set up.
Pussy Riot mad as hell in Moscow
Yekaterina Samutsevich is a member of arguably the most famous musical ensemble ever to come out of Russia, but when not wearing a fluorescent balaclava and shouting, she's easy to miss in a crowd.
'If Assad reacts to Syria strike, Israel will retaliate'
Senior Israeli official tells the 'New York Times' Israel will continue action to prevent transfer of weapons from Syria; Putin, Netanyahu agree to continue contacts on Syria; IDF intelligence head joins PM in meeting.
Putin targets Russian audience in handling of spy saga
Vladimir Putin has been unusually silent about the expulsion of a U.S. diplomat Russia says it caught red-handed trying to recruit an agent for the CIA.
It's more than fitting that the circumstances surrounding Vladislav Surkov's sudden exit from the halls of power continue to be shrouded in mystery a week after the fact.
What Lies Ahead for Russia in the Next Decade
Analysts have been releasing various scenarios of how Russia might develop over the next ten years.