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Gorbachev slams Putin's planned Kremlin comeback
26/09/2011 - Russia

Gorbachev slams Putin's planned Kremlin comeback

Mikhail Gorbachev, the Soviet Union's last leader, warned on Monday that Russia risks six lost years if Prime Minister Vladimir Putin returns to an extended term in the president's office.
Ireland win resounding 62-12 victory over Russia
25/09/2011 - RUGBY WORLD CUP

Ireland win resounding 62-12 victory over Russia

Ireland won a resounding 62-12 victory over Russia at the International Stadium on Sunday, but must still beat Italy next weekend in Dunedin to make the quarterfinals and sweep Pool C.
Rights court rules Russia's treatment of Yukos unfair
20/09/2011 - JUSTICE

Rights court rules Russia's treatment of Yukos unfair

The European Court of Human Rights on Tuesday ruled that the Yukos oil giant was unfairly punished for tax violations by the Russian government, which dismantled the firm after its boss, Mikhail Khodorkovsky (pictured), was arrested in 2003.
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Gary Kasparov, Russian political activist and former World Chess Champion
17/09/2011 - THE INTERVIEW

Gary Kasparov, Russian political activist and former World Chess Champion

Douglas Herbert meets Gary Kasparov, Russian political activist and former World Chess Champion. He gives us his point of view on the state of democracy in Russia.
France beat Russia to set up final with Spain
16/09/2011 - BASKETBALL

France beat Russia to set up final with Spain

France will face defending champions Spain in the European basketball championship final after beating Russia 79-71 on Friday. Both finalists are automatically qualified for the Olympics next year in London.
This week: the best of the Observers
10/09/2011 - THE OBSERVERS

This week: the best of the Observers

This show is made up entirely of amateur images. We've seen time and time again how images captured by ordinary citizens then uploaded onto the Web can change history, or at least shift the balance of power. This week, we take a look back at some of those moments.
Medvedev slams Russia's safety record, demands air crash probe
08/09/2011 - RUSSIA

Medvedev slams Russia's safety record, demands air crash probe

Russian President Dmitry Medvedev on Thursday said he had ordered an investigation into the airplane crash near Yaroslavl that killed 43 people, including top international ice hockey layers, in the latest of a string of aviation disasters.
Russian, foreign ice hockey players among air crash dead
08/09/2011 - RUSSIA

Russian, foreign ice hockey players among air crash dead

Members of the Russian ice hockey team Lokomotiv, including Czech and Latvian nationals, were among at least 43 people killed when a passenger plane crashed shortly after takeoff Wednesday near Yaroslavl, 240 kilometres northeast of Moscow.
France denounces Syrian 'crimes against humanity'
08/09/2011 - SYRIA

France denounces Syrian 'crimes against humanity'

France's Foreign Minister accused the Syrian regime Wednesday of committing “crimes against humanity” in its crackdown on protestors, on the same day as Syrian security forces killed at least 20 people in the flashpoint city of Homs.
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Russia recognises Libya's Transitional Council
01/09/2011 - RUSSIA

Russia recognises Libya's Transitional Council

Moscow formally recognised the National Transitional Council (NTC) as Libya's ruling authority Thursday. The move comes after similar moves by France and a dozen other countries and on the same day as conference in Paris to plan Libya's future.
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