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With a powerful ruling coalition -- yet an increasingly troubled environment for journalists and opposition activists -- Russia is a country to watch in a changing world. Here are the latest headlines from Russia.
With a powerful ruling coalition -- yet an increasingly troubled environment for journalists and opposition activists -- Russia is a country to watch in a changing world. Here are the latest headlines from Russia.
Solidarity Movement Rises Again, But This Time in Russia
The new peaceful anti-Kremlin movement borrows its name from the Polish anti-communism trade movements and pits opposition leaders, including chess legend Garry Kasparov, directly against Russia's fresh crackdown on dissent.
The new peaceful anti-Kremlin movement borrows its name from the Polish anti-communism trade movements and pits opposition leaders, including chess legend Garry Kasparov, directly against Russia's fresh crackdown on dissent.
Twenty Killed in Russia Sub Accident
A misfiring fire-extinguishing system killed 20 people from Freon inhalation during exercises in the Pacific.
A misfiring fire-extinguishing system killed 20 people from Freon inhalation during exercises in the Pacific.
Iceland Braces for Bankruptcy, Asks Russia for Bailout
Long considered a first-rate nation in terms of literacy, income, and longevity, Iceland is now the first country facing "national bankruptcy."
Long considered a first-rate nation in terms of literacy, income, and longevity, Iceland is now the first country facing "national bankruptcy."
Can 'South Park' Survive in Russia?
Despite rabid popularity of the Comedy Central show, the channel that broadcasts "South Park" in Russia -- along with "The Simpsons" and "The Family Guy" -- is suspending the shows until charges of extremism brought in response to the shows' content are settled.
Despite rabid popularity of the Comedy Central show, the channel that broadcasts "South Park" in Russia -- along with "The Simpsons" and "The Family Guy" -- is suspending the shows until charges of extremism brought in response to the shows' content are settled.
Russian Media Accuse Saakashvili of Nervous Breakdown Over Tie-Chewing
Here's what happened: Georgian President Mikheil Saakashvili, waiting for a BBC interview to begin last week, takes a cell phone cell and begins nervously nibbling on the end of his tie, somewhat stuffing it into his mouth. Russian media go nuts over the video, calling in "experts" to say that this shows Saakashvili is falling apart and is unfit to lead.
Here's what happened: Georgian President Mikheil Saakashvili, waiting for a BBC interview to begin last week, takes a cell phone cell and begins nervously nibbling on the end of his tie, somewhat stuffing it into his mouth. Russian media go nuts over the video, calling in "experts" to say that this shows Saakashvili is falling apart and is unfit to lead.
Russia Claims Georgia Pullout Near
But as Al-Jazeera reported, there's not too much evidence of that happening, with Russian tanks still dug in just half an hour from the Georgian capital of Tbilisi.
But as Al-Jazeera reported, there's not too much evidence of that happening, with Russian tanks still dug in just half an hour from the Georgian capital of Tbilisi.
France Sends Out Security Council Resolution on Russia-Georgia War
The resolution was the result of five straight days of emergency meetings on the crisis in Georgia, and State Department sources say that the wording was watered down from what the United States sought.
The resolution was the result of five straight days of emergency meetings on the crisis in Georgia, and State Department sources say that the wording was watered down from what the United States sought.
Letter from Tbilisi: Georgia Weathers Russian Assault
The conflict between Russia and Georgia widens as Russia bombs closer to the capital of Tbilisi.
The conflict between Russia and Georgia widens as Russia bombs closer to the capital of Tbilisi.
Why is there conflict in South Ossetia?
Russian forces battle Georgian troops for control of this breakaway region.
Russian forces battle Georgian troops for control of this breakaway region.
Russia, China Ink Nuclear Deal
Dmitry Medvedev has hit the road, and his first major diplomatic act as president of the Russian Federation is aimed at angering the United States.
Dmitry Medvedev has hit the road, and his first major diplomatic act as president of the Russian Federation is aimed at angering the United States.
'New' Kremlin Stacked With Putin's Favorites
First, the anointed one, Dmitry Medvedev, moved into his appointed spot as president of Russia. Before you could say "borscht," the man who got the technocrat into the Kremlin, Vladimir Putin, assumed his promised role as prime minister.
First, the anointed one, Dmitry Medvedev, moved into his appointed spot as president of Russia. Before you could say "borscht," the man who got the technocrat into the Kremlin, Vladimir Putin, assumed his promised role as prime minister.
NATO Asks Russia to Cool Georgia Rhetoric
After Russia threatened to send in forces to counter what it said was an imminent Georgian attack on the breakaway regions, NATO spoke up.
After Russia threatened to send in forces to counter what it said was an imminent Georgian attack on the breakaway regions, NATO spoke up.
Notorious Arms Trafficker Seized
Renowned arms dealer Viktor Bout was arrested in Bangkok in a joint U.S.-Thai sting operation.
Renowned arms dealer Viktor Bout was arrested in Bangkok in a joint U.S.-Thai sting operation.
Russian Town Honors the Enema
The southern Russian city of Zheleznovodsk, proud of its reputation for administering mineral-spring colonics to the digestively challenged, plopped $42,000 on a bronze, 800-pound enema sculpture.
The southern Russian city of Zheleznovodsk, proud of its reputation for administering mineral-spring colonics to the digestively challenged, plopped $42,000 on a bronze, 800-pound enema sculpture.
Putin, Bush Do the Diplomatic Two-Step
At the last meeting for the two leaders -- Putin cedes the presidency to Dmitry Medvedev in May, and Bush is wrapping up his last year in the White House -- there was more dancing than dramatic talk of the Eastern Europe missile defense system that has raised tension in recent years.
At the last meeting for the two leaders -- Putin cedes the presidency to Dmitry Medvedev in May, and Bush is wrapping up his last year in the White House -- there was more dancing than dramatic talk of the Eastern Europe missile defense system that has raised tension in recent years.
Dmitry Medvedev
A profile of Dmitry Medvedev, the technocrat whom Vladimir Putin is counting on to continue his legacy.
A profile of Dmitry Medvedev, the technocrat whom Vladimir Putin is counting on to continue his legacy.
Vladimir Putin
A profile of Russian politician Vladimir Putin.
A profile of Russian politician Vladimir Putin.
Russia
A primer on the massive land sprawl known as the Russian Federation.
A primer on the massive land sprawl known as the Russian Federation.
CIA World Factbook - Russia
A primer on Russia's leaders, geography, demographics, economy, military, infrastructure, and more.
A primer on Russia's leaders, geography, demographics, economy, military, infrastructure, and more.