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Vladimir Putin decisively re-elected as Russian president – preliminary results
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Russian spy: UK to expel 23 Russian diplomats
The UK will expel 23 Russian diplomats after Moscow refused to explain how a Russian-made nerve agent was used on former spy in Salisbury, the PM says.
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Moscow not accepting groundless threats & ultimatums, has nothing to do with Skripal case – Kremlin
Russia has nothing to do with the alleged poisoning of Russian ex-double agent Sergei Skripal, the Kremlin said. Moscow will not accept any groundless threats or ultimatums, it added.
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Russian spy: Nerve agent 'used to try to kill' Sergei Skripal
A nerve agent was used to try to murder a former Russian spy and his daughter, police have said.
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Critically ill man is former Russian spy
A man who is critically ill after being exposed to an unknown substance in Wiltshire is a Russian national convicted of spying for Britain, the BBC understands.
Italy exit polls point to hung parliament as anti-establishment party surges
Media mogul Silvio Berlusconi's right-wing coalition was set to win the most votes but may fall short of a majority in Italy's election Sunday, with far-right and populist parties surging ahead, according to exit polls.
Theresa May rejects EU's draft option for Northern Ireland
An EU proposal for the Northern Ireland border threatens the "constitutional integrity" of the United Kingdom, Theresa May has said.
Court paves way for cities to ban diesel in Germany
A top German court on Tuesday ruled that cities can impose diesel driving bans to combat air pollution, in a landmark decision that could shake up the auto industry and upend transport policies.
Russia to bar US monitors from March presidential election – deputy FM
US diplomats and staff of various American organizations will not be allowed to monitor the upcoming Russian presidential election, in reply to a similar ban issued by the US in 2016, the Russian deputy foreign minister has said.
Kosovo celebrates 10 years of independence, Serbs boycott
In Feb. 17, 2008, Kosovo's Parliament unilaterally declared independence from Serbia nine years after NATO conducted a 78-day airstrike campaign against Serbia to stop a bloody crackdown against ethnic Albanians.
Can an 11-year-old consent to sex? A French court case will address that question
Despite promises to reassess child sex laws, the rules governing consent in France are still murky. A court case involving an 11-year-old girl is being closely watched by children’s rights advocates.
Russian plane crash kills all 71 people on board, state media say
While the cause of the crash remains uncertain, the Investigative Committee of Russia said officials have launched a criminal investigation.
Information screen with a countdown to presidential election date installed in the Central Elections Commission's HQ in Moscow © Yevgeny Biyatov / Sputnik
The Russian Central Elections Commission (CEC) has officially registered Grigory Yavlinsky of the liberal Yabloko party and Business Ombudsman Boris Titov of the pro-business Party of Growth as presidential candidates.
Eiffel Tower forced to close as snow blankets Paris
The Eiffel Tower turned away tourists on Tuesday as snow swept across northern France, causing traffic chaos in Paris during the French capital's first real dose of wintry weather this season.
Heaviest snowfall on record blankets Moscow
Moscow has seen its heaviest snowfall in a day since records began, with more than 2,000 trees brought down and air travel disrupted, officials say.
Pilot of downed Russian Su-25 in Syria died fighting on the ground (GRAPHIC VIDEO)
The pilot of the Russian Su-25 jet shot down over Syria reportedly died fighting as his weapon was found with an empty magazine. He was being considered for a state award, documents found on his person apparently reveal.
Brexit: Theresa May to fight EU transition residency plan
The prime minister said those arriving after Brexit would have a different set of expectations
UK army chief urges spending boost amid Russia fears
THE head of one of the world’s most powerful armies has made a surprising admission when it comes to Russia — that the United Kingdom just cannot keep up.
Even the eyelashes freeze: Russia sees minus 88.6 degrees F
In Yakutia — a region of 1 million people about 3,300 miles (5,300 kilometers) east of Moscow
Trump cancels UK visit… so much for the ‘special relationship’
Hardly anyone will buy President Donald Trump’s explanation for his abruptly canceled visit to London next month. The real reason, no doubt, was to avoid embarrassing scenes of mass street protests marring his official welcome.
