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Putin steps up push for influence in Africa with broadside against West
The Kremlin has said it expects 47 African leaders to converge on the Black Sea city of Sochi for the 23-24 October event, Moscow’s first Russia-Africa summit and part of an ambitious push for influence and business in Africa.
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Oil, diamonds and nuclear power: Russia eyes Africa business
Russia is one of the world's top hydrocarbon producers and exporters through energy giants like Gazprom, Rosneft and Lukoil.
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Trump sanctions fail to slow Turkey assault; Syrian troops move on Manbij
Turkey ignored US sanctions and pressed on with its offensive in northern Syria on Tuesday, while the Russia-backed Syrian army roared into one of the most hotly contested cities abandoned by US forces in Donald Trump’s retreat.
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Russian alcohol consumption down 40%: WHO
The WHO put the decrease down to a raft of measures brought in under sport-loving President Vladimir Putin, including restrictions on alcohol sales and the promotion of healthy lifestyles.
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Trump asked Australia for help discrediting Russia probe
An Australian government spokesperson confirmed Donald Trump asked Prime Minister Scott Morrison to investigate issues raised in Robert Mueller's probe.
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Radiation up to '16 times' the norm near Russia blast site
The explosion at the Arctic facility on Thursday killed five scientists with Russia's nuclear agency, which later confirmed they were involved in testing new weapons.
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Putin urges new arms talks with US to avoid 'chaos'
Moscow has blamed Washington for unilaterally ending the INF treaty reached in 1987, signed back then by US President Ronald Reagan and Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev.
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Russian police detain nearly 700 in opposition crackdown in Moscow
An independent monitoring group said police had detained 685 people, in some cases beating them with truncheons as they lay on the floor.
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Russia arrests five in mass unrest probe
The investigation into mass unrest, a crime punishable by up to 15 years in prison, and violence against police came after thousands of people protested in Moscow last week.
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Putin opponent Navalny may have been targeted with 'toxic agent' - doctor
The Russian opposition leader is serving a 30-day jail sentence for calling Saturday's rally after authorities blocked prominent independent candidates from taking part in Moscow parliament elections in September.
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1,400 arrested at Moscow election protest: monitor
About 3,500 people took part in the unauthorised protest on Saturday according to official figures, after authorities blocked prominent opposition candidates from taking part in municipal elections.
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Dozens arrested at Moscow election protest
Thousands of people had vowed to take part in the rally after authorities refused to allow opposition and independent candidates to stand for the Moscow city council.
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Thousands protest in Moscow after opposition barred from city vote
Police said around 12,000 people took part in the protests, while opposition groups said the figure was higher.
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Putin says will work to restore Ukraine ties
The Russian leader held talks in Saint Petersburg with Viktor Medvedchuk, a pro-Moscow Ukrainian politician and businessman who has claimed Putin is his daughter's godfather.
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US senator calls for investigation into Russia-made FaceApp
A celebrity favourite, the app deploys artificial intelligence to modify users' photos, adding wrinkles or subtracting years from their faces.
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US Senator asks FBI, FTC to probe Russia's FaceApp over security concerns
There is no evidence that FaceApp provides user data to the Russian government.
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Putin meets pope, 'welcoming' populist govt during Italy trip
Rome's historic centre is on security lockdown for the visit with 50 streets blocked to traffic and Italian media reporting that mobile phone signals could be scrambled.
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Russians, Ukrainian to face murder charges over downing of Flight MH17
The suspects are likely to be tried in absentia in proceedings set to start in the Netherlands next March. Dutch authorities said Russia has not cooperated with the inquiry and is not expected to surrender defendants.
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'Good gifts': Putin presents Xi with birthday ice cream
Russian President Vladimir Putin presented his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping with a giant box of ice cream for his 66th birthday before a summit in Tajikistan on Saturday, the Kremlin said.
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Up to two million Syrians could flee to Turkey if clashes worsen - UN
Syria’s Russian-backed military has been pressing an assault on rebels in their last major stronghold with air attacks and ground battles that have already forced tens of thousands to leave their homes.
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Drowning in waste, Russians fume over lack of recycling
The rubbish towers above the Timokhovo dump outside Moscow, one of the biggest in Europe.
