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latest news & developmentsRussia, India to team up for moon mission
The leaders of veteran allies Russia and India agreed on Monday to launch a joint unmanned mission to the moon, as well as to intensify deals on weapons and energy. Indian Prime…
Violent protests engulf Georgian capital
Georgian police firing rubber bullets, tear gas and water cannons fought running battles with anti-government protesters on Wednesday, plunging the ex-Soviet republic’s capital,…
Thirty die in Russian retirement-home fire
Fire tore through a retirement home in central Russia, killing 30 people while two others are still missing, a senior local official was quoted as saying on Monday. The home near…
Russian prime minister and Cabinet resign
President Vladimir Putin accepted the resignation on Wednesday of his prime minister and government, paving the way for the Russian leader to hand-pick a successor when he steps…