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Russia Gets First Official ‘Foreign Agent’

18:10 28/06/2013

The state roster of “foreign agents” among Russian nongovernmental organizations finally added its first entry on Thursday, a year after it was established, the Justice Ministry said Friday.

Trial of 12 Russian Opposition Activists Adjourned
18:44 26/06/2013
The trial of 12 opposition activists accused of attacking police and inciting mass riots at last year’s rally against President Vladimir Putin was adjourned Wednesday after one of the defendants demanded a new judge.
When American and Russian Leaders Meet, a Photo Speaks Volumes
22:41 24/06/2013
When US and Russian leaders meet, one picture can spark endless commentary. See our image gallery of iconic meetings between American and Russian/Soviet heads of state over the past several decades, some photos of which have generated discussion and analysis years after they were taken.
Khodorkovsky ‘Would Have Shot’ Himself if He Had Foreseen Jail – Paper
18:24 24/06/2013
Jailed former oil tycoon Mikhail Khodorkovsky would have committed suicide before his arrest a decade ago if he had known about his future convictions and life behind bars, he has told a Russian newspaper.1
Duma to Debate Ban on Criticism of Wartime Red Army
14:31 24/06/2013
Russia’s lower house of parliament will consider a bill which would outlaw criticism of the Red Army’s actions during World War II and attempts to “rehabilitate” Nazism, a Russian lawmaker said on Monday.1
Main News of June 21
00:09 22/06/2013
A roundup of what has happened in the past 24 hours
Putin, Merkel Pay Controversial Visit to Museum
23:42 21/06/2013
Russian President Vladimir Putin and German Chancellor Angela Merkel visited an exhibition on Friday, contrary to earlier press reports that the planned had been canceled due to a controversy over artworks that the Soviet Union took from Germany during and after World War II.
Putin, Merkel Say Controversial Museum Visit to Go Ahead
20:39 21/06/2013
Russian President Vladimir Putin said Friday afternoon that his planned visit to an exhibition with Germany's Chancellor Angela Merkel would go ahead, contrary to earlier press reports that the event had been canceled due to a controversy over works of art taken by the Soviet Union from Germany during and after World War II.
Mass Disorder Plotting Case
02:22 20/06/2013
Left Front leader Sergei Udaltsov and two other opposition figures, Konstantin Lebedev and Leonid Razvozzhayev face charges of plotting mass disorder together with an influential Georgian politician.
Berlin, Brandenburg Gate Become Icons for US Presidents
01:16 20/06/2013
From Obama to Kennedy, summertime in Germany has become a popular place for several American presidents over the past 50 years.
Chechen Leader Urges Youth Not to Fight in Syrian Conflict
13:11 18/06/2013
Chechnya’s Kremlin-backed leader has launched an education campaign to persuade local youth not to take part in the Syrian conflict, according to an interview published on his government's official website.
Russia Slams UN Human Rights Council Resolution on Syria
18:49 15/06/2013
The Russian Foreign Ministry has described a resolution on Syria passed by the United Nations Human Rights Council as “biased” and said that it is an attempt to legitimize one particular Syrian opposition group.5
Reformist Candidate Leads Iranian Vote - Early Results
07:29 15/06/2013
Hassan Rouhani, a candidate aligned with the reformer camp, took the lead in Iran’s presidential elections, according to first results announced early on Saturday.
Kremlin Critic to Run for Mayor With Fugitive Economist’s Help
00:48 15/06/2013
Russian anti-corruption activist Alexei Navalny secured an official nomination for Moscow’s upcoming mayoral race Friday, announcing that he would be advised by a prominent economist who recently fled the country fearing arrest.1
Court Rejects Request for Kremlin Critic Navalny’s Arrest
16:35 13/06/2013
A Russian court refused to issue an arrest warrant for Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny on Thursday, requested by prosecutors after he failed to appear in court, because he was being questioned by investigators in another city.
Prokhorov’s Party Won’t Stand in Moscow Mayor Elections
14:43 13/06/2013
Russian billionaire Mikhail Prokhorov announced on Thursday that his Civil Platform party would not take part in the upcoming Moscow mayoral elections.
Moscow Protestors Call For Release of 'Political' Prisoners
18:53 12/06/2013
Thousands of people joined a rally Wednesday in support of activists detained following last year’s violent clashes between police and protestors.6
Opposition Rallies in Moscow in Support of Riot Suspects
15:33 12/06/2013
A rally in support of opposition activists on trial over last year’s clashes with police took place in Moscow on Wednesday.1
Main News of June 10
23:59 10/06/2013
A roundup of what has happened in the past 24 hours
White House Mum on Blockbuster Surveillance Leak
22:12 10/06/2013
The White House declined Monday to comment on the revelation by a former CIA employee of an extensive government surveillance program but said a broad social debate on balancing national security and citizen’s privacy would be “absolutely appropriate.”1

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A South Korean soldier stands guard at an observation post near the demilitarized zone (DMZ) which separates the two Koreas in Paju, north of Seoul

North Korea Deploys New Guns on Border with South – Report

North Korea is deploying improved artilleries with a longer range at its frontline military units, South Korea’s Yonhap news agency reported on Sunday, referring to a government source.

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Ecuador President Spoke to US Vice President Over Snowden

Ecuadorian President Rafael Correa said Saturday that he has spoken with US Vice President Joe Biden amid calls from the United States to reject fugitive intelligence leaker’s asylum request.

North Korea's envoy Kim Kye-gwan (L) takes part at the beginning of a round of six party talks in Beijing on December 8, 2008 (Files)

Moscow to Hold Nuclear Talks With Pyongyang

Russian senior officials will meet North Korea’s chief nuclear negotiator in Moscow on Thursday "as part of efforts to resume the six-party talks" with Pyongyang over ending its atomic program.

Over 10,000 Feared Dead in India Floods

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The death toll in floods and landslides, triggered by heavy rains in the northern Indian state of Uttarakhand, has probably exceeded 10,000 people, China’s Xinhua news agency said on Sunday citing local authorities.

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