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Russia loses contact with Angolan satellite

Article Anna Smolchenko - 27 Dec 2017

The incident involving the Russian-made Angosat-1 followed a similar one in November when Russia lost contact with a weather satellite

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World leaders due in Saudi Arabia to offer condolences

Article Staff Reporter - 24 Jan 2015

Several leaders, including US President Barack Obama, will visit Saudi Arabia's new King Salman after the death of his predecessor, King Abdullah.

Russia’s approach to Syria ‘not much different to US, UK’

Article Sapa Afp - 30 Jul 2012

Russia has vetoed UN action against Syria, but Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev says he's unsure what role Assad will have in the nation's future.

Syria urged to avoid civil war as violence rages on

Article Staff Reporter - 26 Mar 2012

Syrian forces sent shells crashing into a rebel Homs neighbourhood for a seventh straight day, hours after Russia warned Damascus to avoid civil war.

Puzzle of Putin’s tears

Article Staff Reporter - 9 Mar 2012

Was it fear, was it rage -- or was the ex-KGB tough guy exploring his feminine side when he wept during during his victory speech?

How Medvedev’s mentor turned him into a lame duck

Article Staff Reporter - 3 Mar 2012

Russian president's growing popularity among the elite increased tension with the prime minister, Vladimir Putin.

Putin crosses divide to open talks with protesters

Article Staff Reporter - 27 Dec 2011

Prime Minister Vladimir Putin is ready for dialogue with the Russian protest movement to ensure that presidential polls are fair.

Kremlin panel urges new polls, firing of election chief

Article Anna Smolchenko - 24 Dec 2011

In a damning statement, the Kremlin's rights panel has called for the resignation of Russia's election chief and snap parliamentary elections.

Russia’s desperate bid to appease protesters

Article Staff Reporter - 23 Dec 2011

Russian President Dimitry Medvedev has unveiled proposals days before huge demonstration over a disputed parliamentary vote.

Russia’s leaders promise to heed protesters’ calls

Article Staff Reporter - 12 Dec 2011

Russia's leaders have promised to listen to protesters who have been disputing their parliamentary elections amid widespread allegations of fraud.

Russia’s anti-Putin protest gains momentum

Article Staff Reporter - 8 Dec 2011

Tens of thousands of protesters say they are prepared to take to Moscow's streets in the biggest challenge yet to the country's government.

Russian elections marred by voting irregularities

Article Staff Reporter - 5 Dec 2011

Opposition leader condemns 'theft of votes' after reports of pre-filled ballots, invisible ink and multiple visits to polling booths.

Nomination pushes Putin closer to presidency

Article Staff Reporter - 27 Nov 2011

Prime Minister Vladimir Putin has moved closer to the presidency he relinquished after two terms in 2008 by accepting his party's nomination.

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Russia vows to set missiles against US shield

Article Vladimir Isachenkov - 24 Nov 2011

Russia has threatened to deploy missiles to target the US missile shield in Europe if Washington fails to assuage Moscow's concerns about its plans.

G20 leaders eye boost in IMF funding

Article Staff Reporter - 3 Nov 2011

World leaders meeting at the G20 summit are discussing boosting their funding of the IMF to help resolve the eurozone debt crisis.

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