DocIndex Position Left Middle Right 260 256 by mineral extraction companies can now be tried in the International Criminal Court in the Hague. Unfortunately, China, India and Russia are not under ICC jurisdiction, and the USA, Israel and Sudan have announced that they will not honor future rulings 260 773 wounded troopers. Singh has called an emergency meeting of top defense officials in New Delhi and cancelled his tour to Russia and the United States. Indian Army Chief General Dalbir Singh Suhag has reached Srinagar following the deadly attack. Suhag, according 260 8081 Summit and the annual General Debate in the UN General Assembly on Sunday in the echo of heated accusations between Russia and the United States over Syria and a mysterious explosion only a few kilometers away in a crowded neighborhood of 260 8429 an hour after a 7:30 pm EDT (0030 GMT Sunday) emergency Security Council session on Syria called for by Russia following reports U.S. aircraft attacked Syrian government forces, killing more than 60 people. Samantha Power, U.S. Ambassador to the world 260 8460 than 60 people. Samantha Power, U.S. Ambassador to the world body, said it was an accident and apologized, adding that Russia calling for the meeting was a "stunt" since it hadn't called for any emergency meetings for attacks by the Damascus 260 8494 emergency meetings for attacks by the Damascus government on civilians in the 5-year old conflict. Ambassador Vitaly Churkin of Russia called her remarks "demagoguery." The heated exchange came during a troubled 7-day humanitarian "cessation of hostilities" in Syria worked 260 8517 remarks "demagoguery." The heated exchange came during a troubled 7-day humanitarian "cessation of hostilities" in Syria worked out between Russia and the United States. It was hoped that accord could lead to further cooperation, possibly worked out while Foreign Minister 260 8541 States. It was hoped that accord could lead to further cooperation, possibly worked out while Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov of Russia and U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry were in New York for the UN meetings. Humanity deliveries had been delayed 260 23767 the button below to verify an existing account or to purchase a new subscription. Negotiations are underway between Morocco and Russia on the delivery of the Amur-class 1650 super-quite submarine, which will be the Kingdoms first submarine, Moroccan press 260 23915 The deal would also add a fresh momentum to bilateral relations following a successful visit by King Mohammed VI to Russia in March 2016. As for Moscow, the success of its air campaign in Syria gave Russian arms producers an edge 260 23953 producers an edge in the international weapons market and offered them new opportunities in North Africa and the Middle East. Russia has long been the worlds second largest arms exporter after the US, with an average annual income in 201215 reaching 260 25701 in this? Reply Thread Link It's a movie about vikings... Reply Parent Thread Link White cause vikings and straight cause Russia doesn't allow 'homosexual propoganda'. I'm not sure what you were expecting. Reply Parent Thread Link This film really, really does 260 33262 Syrian troop positions, killing 62 Syrian soldiers and wounding 100, thus clearing the way for ISIS to renew the attack. Russia caught Washington off guard in September 2015 when the Russian Air Force was sent to bomb ISIS positions in Syria 260 33292 Russian Air Force was sent to bomb ISIS positions in Syria, thus enabling the Syrian Army to regain the initiative. Russia had the war against ISIS won, but pulled out unexpectedly before the job was done. This allowed the US or 260 33323 before the job was done. This allowed the US or its agents to resupply ISIS, which renewed the attack. So Russia had to return to Syria. In the interval, Washington had inserted itself. Now the Russian air attacks on ISIS are 260 33352 Washington had inserted itself. Now the Russian air attacks on ISIS are more complicated, as is the sky over Syria. Russia notifies Washington of its planned attacks on ISIS, and Washington warns ISIS and perhaps Turkey which shot down a Russian 260 33405 stymied by "peace talks" or a "cease fire," during which the US supported forces would regroup. Consequently, a war that Russia and Syria could have already won continues, and with a new element. Now Washington has directly attacked the Syrian army 260 33769 doctrine. The Obama regime overthrew the Ukrainian government and installed a US puppet government in a former constituent part of Russia . The puppet government launched a war against the Russian populations in Ukraine, causing secession movements that Washington has mischaracterized as 260 34071 off another secular Arab government. Fortunately, Assad was hard to defeat and the barbarians cannot storm the gates. Most importantly, Russia stopped giving lip service to Assad and finally provided military support to the Syrian government in 2015. The United States 260 36268 both Pakistan and India into an unwanted but unavoidable confrontation. To conclude, the great powers not limited to US and Russia alone needs to step up and undertake their due role in addressing the issue of Kashmir as the situation is 260 36317 be left alone to address. The lesson from Syria, in view of newly found understanding and arrangement between US and Russia is crystal clear that the millions killed in civil war is all because the two power houses took too long 260 46779 Director Brian Corcoran and citizen representative Stuart Ginsburg. U.S.-led coalition air strikes killed dozens of Syrian soldiers on Saturday, Russia and a monitoring group said, putting a U.S.-Russian brokered ceasefire in jeopardy and prompting an emergency U.N. Security Council 260 46825 said the coalition stopped the attacks against what it had believed to be Islamic State positions in northeast Syria after Russia informed it that Syrian military personnel and vehicles may have been hit. A U.S. military official said he was "pretty 260 46856 been hit. A U.S. military official said he was "pretty sure" targets mistakenly hit in the strikes were Syrian forces. Russia called for an emergency meeting of the United Nations Security Council after the incident, and diplomats said the 15-member 260 46976 Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova as saying. She said the strikes threatened to undermine the ceasefire in Syria brokered by Russia , which has been aiding Syria's President Bashar al-Assad in the civil war, and the United States, which has backed 260 47114 calling them "dangerous and blatant aggression". The incident also threatens to undermine proposed joint targeting by the United States and Russia of Islamic State and some other jihadist groups across Syria. Russia demands full and detailed explanation from US after over 260 47125 undermine proposed joint targeting by the United States and Russia of Islamic State and some other jihadist groups across Syria. Russia demands full and detailed explanation from US after over 60 Syrian army troops killed in coalition attack The UN Security 260 47191 explanation, and that must be made before the UN Security Council, Russian foreign ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said in Moscow. Russia requested the meeting, which is set to take place from 7:30 pm (2330 GMT). Russia is very concerned by 260 47207 Zakharova said in Moscow. Russia requested the meeting, which is set to take place from 7:30 pm (2330 GMT). Russia is very concerned by the strikes that directly targeted the Syrian army, which has been consistently fighting the Islamic State 260 47701 ditch effort to stop the bloodshed in Syria. The ceasefire started on Monday and has so far lasted five days. Russia is exerting all possible effort to restrain government troops from returning fire, senior army general Viktor Poznikhir said during the 260 68031 took office. Arms From Asia The latest and perhaps most troubling of Dutertes actions have been his military dealings with Russia and China. The president has hinted that the Philippines will no longer be so reliant on America for weaponry. According 260 68080 percent of Philippine weapons have come from America since the 1950s. But that looks set to change: Duterte said that Russia and China have agreed to a 25-year soft loan that will allow the Philippines to purchase their weapons. After 260 68107 25-year soft loan that will allow the Philippines to purchase their weapons. After decades of being on the outside, Russia and China will now have a foothold in the Philippines arms market. Just as the new market is opening up 260 68325 Tadem, a lecturer of Asian Studies at the University of the Philippines. What will the Chinese especially get in exchange ? Russia and China must be overjoyed at the prospect of taking Philippine business from the U.S. Both nations have worked feverishly 260 68355 taking Philippine business from the U.S. Both nations have worked feverishly to replace America as the go-to world power: Russia in the Middle East; China in Southeast Asia. Now both have the chance to elbow out America in the Philippines 260 68436 but could it be that he sees the writing on the wall? China isnt interested in appeasing America, nor is Russia . Washingtons pivot to Asia has lost all momentum with the Middle East still sapping Americas strength. Chinas belligerence shows that 260 71351 needed Stalin to embrace the United Nations and its vision of a police arm that would include the U.S., Britain, Russia and China. And finally, FDR wanted to be re-elected, a chore that first required softly dumping Henry Wallace and 260 86013 opposition to a pending Asian trade agreement she once supported, said she had been vague on dealing with Vladimir Putin's Russia , said she offered few specifics about North Korea, and had no clear strategy toward "a Middle East in flames." But 260 87438 US administration expressed "regret" for the "unintentional loss of life". The attack caused a bitter row between the US and Russia at the United Nations Security Council. US envoy Samantha Power accused Russia of "pulling a stunt" by calling an emergency 260 87450 caused a bitter row between the US and Russia at the United Nations Security Council. US envoy Samantha Power accused Russia of "pulling a stunt" by calling an emergency meeting of the council. Her opposite number, Vitaliy Churkin, said he had 260 87682 military action with Moscow.Only if the current ceasefire - which began on Monday - holds for seven days, will the US and Russia begin co-ordinated action against the Jabhat Fateh al-Sham group, which was previously known as the al-Nusra Front 260 87744 strikes on Syrian troops had allowed IS to advance. The Russian foreign ministry said the attack had jeopardised the US- Russia agreement on Syria. The Syrian statement said that the air strikes were "conclusive evidence" that the US and its allies 260 89219 the global level, the most practical manifestation of South-South solidarity and co-operation is likely seen in Brics (Brazil, Russia , India, China and South Africa), an ideological alliance that sees itself as a counterweight to the G7 group of industrialised 260 89438 speed. Instead of the slow pace of the other banks, the NDB has extended loans to four of its members ( Russia being the exception) during the first six months of its operation, providing nearly $1-billion worth of loans to fund 260 92532 national rejection. It amounted to a wish to forget the Revolution as well as the Soviet era. Through the Revolution Russia became an international leader. Now overnight all that was gone. It fell out of 'the vanguard of history' into its 260 92633 China. Cuba's receipt of military and economic support from the U.S.S.R. led to the serious situation in 1962 when Soviet Russia made a stock pile of nuclear missiles in Cuba. President Kennedy demanded the immediate removal of the missiles which was 260 92813 protests against him in Moscow in 2011, Vladimir Putin is using cyber-weapons to help Donald Trump beat Hillary. Trump's Russia connection is not without basis. His wife Melania Trump was born in Slovenia , a principality which remained under Russian control 260 92915 has common border with Slovenia. Russian athletes were ostracized by the Olympic Committee in the 2016 Rio Games for doping. Russia retaliated by hacking the medical records of the Para-Olympians. In Syria, Bashar al-Assad became a Russian ally because 260 93081 an international accommodation on Ukraine, recognizing Russian sovereignty in Crimea, freezing the expansion of NATO, and, lifting economic sanctions on Russia . To this, the West's strategic approach may be: First, solidify the bonds with NATO allies, engaging with Eastern partners; Second 260 93145 will have to steer through this Russian puzzle and find a modus- vi-ven-di with Putin. Settling issues with Russia is not a matter of appeasement or hero worshipping as Trump fondly imagines. It is a practical question which needs 260 101308 Russia's economy in retaliation for its invasion of Ukraine. The United States generally imports about 100,000 barrels a day from Russia , only about 5% of Russia's crude oil exports, according to Rystad Energy. Last year, roughly 8% of U.S. imports of 260 101335 oil exports, according to Rystad Energy. Last year, roughly 8% of U.S. imports of oil and petroleum products came from Russia . Gas prices have been rising for weeks due to the conflict and in anticipation of potential sanctions on the Russian 260 109035 Friends of the Orangeburg County Animal Shelter. WASHINGTON -- Why does Donald Trump say such nice things about Vladimir Putin and Russia ? What is Trump hiding in the tax returns he refuses to release? And are those two questions related? Voters should 260 109232 qualify as proof. Here's what we know. In July, Trump said in a tweet that he has "ZERO investments in Russia ." If this is true, the more relevant question may be the extent to which Russian oligarchs, by definition beholden to 260 109314 Trump Organization, where he works with his father, he added that "we see a lot of money pouring in from Russia ." That boast would make perfect sense. Following the bankruptcy of Trump Hotels and Casinos Resorts in 2004 -- which involved three 260 109648 what was described as a warm note. In his campaign, Trump has been consistent in calling for better relations with Russia . He has accepted Russia's annexation of Crimea as a fait accompli and suggested he might not come to the aid 260 109674 of Crimea as a fait accompli and suggested he might not come to the aid of the Baltic states if Russia invaded. Trump's former campaign chairman Paul Manafort did extensive work on behalf of Viktor Yanukovych, the thuggish Putin-backed Ukrainian 260 109707 of Viktor Yanukovych, the thuggish Putin-backed Ukrainian president who was ousted in 2014 and now lives in exile in Russia . As a general rule, I don't believe in conspiracy theories and I do believe in coincidences. But Trump's chest-thumping 260 109743 coincidences. But Trump's chest-thumping "America First" attitude toward the rest of the world seems to make an exception for Russia , and we need to know why. Trump supporters will say I'm speculating without the relevant facts. I say provide them 260 111484 the terror threat along Turkey's border using Free Syrian Army fighters backed by Turkish armor, artillery and jets. By Trend Russia convened an emergency UN Security Council Session on US-Led coalition airstrikes against the Syrian Army which Moscow fears will 260 111523 fears will undermine the breakthrough ceasefire agreement that just went into effect earlier this week, Sputnik ?nternational reported . On Saturday, Russia convened an emergency session of the UN Security Council to discuss the US-led coalition airstrikes that the Syrian Army 260 111578 inadvertently targeted the Syrian forces, but claim that in a statement by the US Central Command claim that they warned Russia prior to the bombing. The Russian Foreign Ministry said that the United States and the coalition failed to provide any 260 111601 the bombing. The Russian Foreign Ministry said that the United States and the coalition failed to provide any warning to Russia prior to the bombing attack at Deir Ez-Zor carried out by two American F-16s and two American A10 260 111698 States to intervene. The attacks come only five days into the breakthrough ceasefire agreement orchestrated by the United States and Russia with Moscow saying in a statement that they believe that the US is responsible for the imminent breakdown of the 260 111742 failure by US forces to appropriately target highlights the necessity of the ceasefire arrangement which called for the US and Russia to ultimately coordinate their strikes. By Trend The US Democratic Senator Jim Dabakis has made a secret trip to Iran 260 112786 and even independence. FORCE ACTIVATION Home Minister Rajnath Singh chaired a crisis meeting in New Delhi and cancelled trips to Russia and the United States. Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar will travel to Uri to oversee the operation to secure the area 260 114885 it would help reduce industry production costs Europe-wide by 3.5 billion every year and diminish the gas import from Russia by up to 12.5 per cent. The average payback period of industrial insulation improvements is 1-2 years and it 260 115053 Opec chief has said the organisation is not seeking a definite price range for oil but stability for the market. Russia , Iran and other major oil producers are due to take part in the Algiers meeting. Several Opec producers have called 260 115105 a price collapse in the last two years, hitting the revenues of major producers. Saudi Arabia and non-Opec member Russia agreed this month to cooperate in oil markets, saying they could limit future output. - Reuters The discounter segment in Egypt 260 137090 and how it (United States) will get along with China." The young man, who had studied Russian and lived in Russia , was attracted by China but felt unsure if he could start China studies at such a "late" age. Mentors Literally 260 165361 killed and 100 more injured in an airstrike by the US-led coalition near the city of Deir ez-Zor: Russia comes to conclusion that the US defends IS Foreign Ministry If this is the case, then maybe this is exactly 260 165434 US airstrikes at the Syrian army lead to the conclusion that Washington defends the Islamic State (terrorist organization banned in Russia ), Russian Foreign Ministrys official spokeswoman Maria Zakharova told Rossiya 24 TV channel on Sunday. If we had suspicions earlier that 260 165467 on Sunday. If we had suspicions earlier that this is in defense of Jebhat al-Nusra (terrorist organization banned in Russia ), then now, after todays airstrikes at the Syrian army, we come to a scary conclusion the White House defends IS 260 165803 Obama in America; speaks out her ass, as always During the emergency UN Security Council meeting on Saturday called by Russia only hours after a US-led airstrike degraded Syrian Army positions leading to the death of some 80 soldiers and 260 165941 to have emergency meetings with the Assad regime and deliver them to this deal, said an aggressive Samantha Power. What Russia is alleging tonight is that somehow the United States is undermining the fighting against ISIL. The Russian spokesperson even said 260 166058 and deliver the Assad regime. Assads tactics have been a gift to terrorists. There is a better way forward, but Russia really needs to stop the cheap point scoring and grandstanding and focus on what matters. The implementation of something that 260 166165 United Nations blaming Assad for US warplanes bombing his forces. Read more: https://sputniknews.com/middleeast/20160918/1045422315/samantha-power-obama- russia -syria.html * * * * * * * * * * An Obama administration official offered an official statement of regret for the loss of life caused by a US 260 170090 Jammu and Kashmir in mind and in the wake of terror attack in Uri, I have postponed my visits to Russia and the USA. A loss of a single life, whether it is of a soldier or a civilian, is painful 260 174472 because I considered them weak creatures that need care. In 2006, I had the opportunity to join training sessions in Russia that lasted nine consecutive months. The sessions [provided me] with basic knowledge about animal training, diagnosing and treating some diseases 260 188262 should be identified and isolated as such. Singh chaired a crisis meeting in New Delhi and cancelled planned trips to Russia and the United States. Pakistan rejected allegations that it was involved. India immediately puts blame on Pakistan without doing any 260 190733 sixth year, said the pilot of the MiG Syrian warplane was killed. US air raid on Syrian army post sparks Russia tension Earlier in the day, Syrian state news agency SANA reported that government troops had regained territory in the eastern 260 192353 determining] what other changes they might have to make when bigger elections come in 2018 the next presidential election in Russia . In Russias second city, Saint Petersburg, 47-year-old Dmitry Pribytkov called the vote absolutely predictable, but said that its 260 192501 is going normally, she added. READ MORE: Ukraine Moscow failed to bring Kiev to its knees The ruling party United Russia looks set to scoop the largest chunk of the vote ahead of others loyal to the Kremlin such as the 260 192535 loyal to the Kremlin such as the Communists and the ultra-nationalist Liberal Democratic Party. On Saturday, Putin endorsed United Russia , telling journalists: I created United Russia as a party, so there is no commentary needed here. Looming large for the 260 192541 the Communists and the ultra-nationalist Liberal Democratic Party. On Saturday, Putin endorsed United Russia, telling journalists: I created United Russia as a party, so there is no commentary needed here. Looming large for the authorities is the memory of mass 260 192763 zones and will close in Russias European exclave Kaliningrad at 1800 GMT Sunday. For the first time residents of the Russia -annexed Black Sea peninsula of Crimea are among the roughly 110 million voters eligible to cast their ballots for the 260 192794 110 million voters eligible to cast their ballots for the 450-seat Duma, in polls condemned as illegal by Ukraine. Russia and Syria say 62 Syrian soldiers killed by coalition aircraft near ISIL-held city of Deir Az Zor. US-led 260 192884 States of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) group positions in the eastern city of Deir Az Zor on Saturday after Russia informed it that Syrian military personnel and vehicles may have been hit. We are investigating the incident, Samantha Power, the 260 192921 incident, Samantha Power, the US ambassador to the United Nations, told journalists as the emergency Security Council meeting, called by Russia , got under way in New York. If we determine that we did indeed strike Syrian military personnel, that was not 260 192979 first known direct American strike on forces loyal to Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. READ MORE: Syria ceasefire deal explained Russia said that 62 Syrian soldiers were killed and at least 100 more wounded in strikes by warplanes from the international 260 193131 strikes and offered condolences to the families of Syrian soldiers killed or wounded in the incident. Russian stunt Power accused Russia of pulling a stunt by calling for an emergency Security Council meeting to demand an explanation from the US. She 260 193167 explanation from the US. She said Moscow should instead demand a meeting with the Syrian government to press for peace. Russia really needs to stop the cheap point scoring and the grandstanding and the stunts and focus on what matters, which 260 193320 mind Al Jazeeras senior political analyst Marwan Bishara said Moscow used the incident to underline the importance of communication between Russia and the US in military operations in Syria. What the Russians are saying today is you the Americans because you 260 193651 ceasefire is supposed to end at midnight Sunday, according to a Syrian army statement issued last week. The US and Russia have said if it holds for seven days, it should be followed by the establishment of a centre for both 260 193945 Syria to bolster President Bashar al-Assads forces for nearly a year, and the two militaries work in close coordination. Russia said the United States was being obstructive and deceptive regarding the air strike. A foreign ministry statement on Sunday said 260 198915 of his military intervention in Syria, but also because of Russias overall increased presence and influence in the Middle East. Russia has filled a void resulting from Americas diminished authority in the region. Many observers have already noticed that Putin has 260 199151 as a way of countering whatever plans may emanate from the White House. It can create leverage for Israel because Russia sits as a permanent member of the UN Security Council. They could influence other permanent and non-permanent members away 260 199406 forward. He has several options: perhaps, an Egyptian-sponsored initiative, or a Jordanian-sponsored initiative. Or, he can go to Russia because Russia would place much less pressure on Israel to accept indefensible borders. At this point, the idea of a 260 199408 has several options: perhaps, an Egyptian-sponsored initiative, or a Jordanian-sponsored initiative. Or, he can go to Russia because Russia would place much less pressure on Israel to accept indefensible borders. At this point, the idea of a Moscow summit 260 199653 to sidestep construction approval for new settlement building in the West Bank (Judea and Samaria). Meanwhile, the process of inviting Russia in, as a possible new Middle East powerbroker to replace the role of the U.S., is significant. This advancement comes 260 199691 This advancement comes on the heels of a meeting between Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi and Putin. Egypt and Russia have been forging closer ties, while Israel is also improving ties with Egypt. Diker cited reasons for these new alliances 260 199779 overthrow Morsi, the U.S. government held up military assistance to Egypt. So, in a time of uncertainty, Egypt looked to Russia to fill in the gap. Putin is making other significant advances in the Middle East, militarily and diplomatically. Americas failure 260 199864 advanced weapons capabilities in Syria, and avoid confrontation. Due to a major military intervention in Syria on President Assads behalf, Russia secured a military footprint in the country. This advantageous move by Putin has forced America to reckon with his demand 260 199921 and Syrian opposition groups. While Americas influence wanes in the region, Egypt, Israel, Turkey, and Saudi Arabia are looking to Russia as a new formidable regional power. Netanyahu recognizes the shift, and it is in Israels current strategic interest to maintain 260 199948 Netanyahu recognizes the shift, and it is in Israels current strategic interest to maintain a relationship with Putin, even though Russia has the capability of striking military targets in Israel at some future time. For now, however, Netanyahu has been looking 260 199978 at some future time. For now, however, Netanyahu has been looking for a new peace path. Diker recognizes that, currently, Russia is the winning horse. Putin has a warm feeling for Israel because of the over 1.2 million Russians in Israel 260 200008 for Israel because of the over 1.2 million Russians in Israel, which is the largest ex-pat community outside of Russia . A main interest for Israel is keeping the Iranians and their Shiite proxy forces away from Israels northern border, and 260 200029 A main interest for Israel is keeping the Iranians and their Shiite proxy forces away from Israels northern border, and Russia has influence there. This is an Israeli attempt to reshuffle the cards; and, to continue maintaining a much closer relationship 260 200051 influence there. This is an Israeli attempt to reshuffle the cards; and, to continue maintaining a much closer relationship with Russia , because of its interest in the north. Remember Russia will affect, in a very serious way, what happens with Hezbollah 260 200060 the cards; and, to continue maintaining a much closer relationship with Russia, because of its interest in the north. Remember Russia will affect, in a very serious way, what happens with Hezbollah, and what happens on the Israel-Syrian border, all 260 200184 which have not been resolved over the years, causing cynicism on both sides. Diker, himself, thinks it is unlikely that Russia will successfully do what past U.S. administrations could not. He does not believe that there will be serious progress with 260 200246 real Palestinian-Israeli diplomacy. It all has to do with smoke and mirrors. In the meantime, all eyes are on Russia in the region, as Putin looks to assert himself as a major Middle East power player and negotiator. He will 260 202438 Airport. Up to 83 soldiers were killed and more than 100 wounded, according to the Syrian Observatory on Human Rights. Russia angrily called for an emergency UN Security Council meeting, saying that the bombing "proves" America sympathizes with ISIS. CNN: "I 260 202687 officially said Syrian troops were killed, a senior administration official told CNN late Saturday the US relayed its regret through Russia for the "unintentional loss of life." A statement from US Central Command said the coalition conferred with the Russian military 260 203583 Putin expressed puzzlement over why the Obama administration is refusing to release details of the ceasefire agreement ironed out with Russia last week. A UN Security Council meeting scheduled for Friday to discuss the deal was cancelled when the US refused 260 203938 The reason Obama won't release details of the ceasefire agreement because it is embarrassingly one sided. Just about everything that Russia wanted, they got, including the shift in US policy from working for President Assad's ouster to tacitly supporting him. The 260 203984 been insisting for 5 years "must go," is now a US ally. The Pentagon is refusing to share information with Russia until they're sure that Putin will hold up his end of the bargain. This includes allowing aid convoys in the 260 204073 from what we know about the details of this ceasefire, it is clear that Kerry, in his eagerness to get Russia on board, gave away the store. The secretary of state did not consult the Pentagon about details of the US 260 210064 Turkish armor, artillery and jets. --- Follow us on Twitter @AzerNewsAz 18 September 2016 12:47 (UTC+04:00) By Trend Russia has started electing the 7th State Duma (lower house of parliament), as the first polling stations opened in the easternmost 260 210176 will participate with their lists of candidates: alongside the four ones having a representation in the current State Duma (United Russia , the Communist Party of the Russian Federation, the Liberal Democratic Party of Russia and A Just Russia) there are ten 260 210189 representation in the current State Duma (United Russia, the Communist Party of the Russian Federation, the Liberal Democratic Party of Russia and A Just Russia) there are ten others - Yabloko, Party of Growth, Parnas, Rodina (Motherland), Patriots of Russia, Communists of 260 210193 State Duma (United Russia, the Communist Party of the Russian Federation, the Liberal Democratic Party of Russia and A Just Russia ) there are ten others - Yabloko, Party of Growth, Parnas, Rodina (Motherland), Patriots of Russia, Communists of Russia, Civic Platform, Civic 260 210207 Party of Russia and A Just Russia) there are ten others - Yabloko, Party of Growth, Parnas, Rodina (Motherland), Patriots of Russia , Communists of Russia, Civic Platform, Civic Force, Russian Party of Pensioners for Justice, and the Greens. Alongside party candidates there 260 210210 and A Just Russia) there are ten others - Yabloko, Party of Growth, Parnas, Rodina (Motherland), Patriots of Russia, Communists of Russia , Civic Platform, Civic Force, Russian Party of Pensioners for Justice, and the Greens. Alongside party candidates there are 23 self 260 210310 those in closed territories - military garrisons, prisons, hospitals, etc. The people of Crimea and the city of Sevastopol, which joined Russia in March 2014 after a referendum, will be voting in the Russian parliamentary election for the first time. A total 260 210339 voting in the Russian parliamentary election for the first time. A total of 371 polling stations have been formed outside Russia in 145 countries. --- Follow us on Twitter @AzerNewsAz 18 September 2016 14:23 (UTC+04:00) By Trend The US 260 216772 that he's standing up for his country. He is very nationalist. "He is a very strong leader. He is putting Russia first, and he has issues with the way the EU encouraged a change of government in the Ukraine which he 260 218249 on Monday to address the refugee crisis and the Syrian conflict. The blast site is about two miles away. AP Russia said there were scores of deaths after the air strike hit Syrian government forces fighting the Islamic State group Syria's 260 218401 is supposed to end at midnight on Sunday, according to a Syrian army statement issued last week. The US and Russia have said that if it holds for seven days, it should be followed by the establishment of a Joint Implementation 260 218496 been the centre of violence in recent months. The arrival of aid convoys to Aleppo is part of the US- Russia ceasefire deal. Earlier this month, Syrian government forces and their allies captured areas they lost south of the city, re 260 220677 July off Lahad Datu district in Malaysias Sabah state, according to officials. Early results on Sunday showed Russia's ruling United Russia party winning in the parliamentary election, amid reports of election violations and visible voter apathy in the country's two largest 260 220712 apathy in the country's two largest cities. Less than 7% of the ballots were counted by the evening, showing United Russia getting about 44% of the vote, with the Liberal Democrat Party trailing with 18% of the vote. The results are 260 220742 Democrat Party trailing with 18% of the vote. The results are likely to change as votes in the west of Russia are counted. Russian Election Commission chief Ella Pamfilova said as the polls closed that she had no reason to nullify 260 220803 the lower house of parliament, is unlikely to substantially change the distribution of power, in which the pro-Kremlin United Russia party holds an absolute majority. But the perceived honesty of the election could be a critical factor in whether protests 260 221329 is supposed to end at midnight on Sunday, according to a Syrian army statement issued last week. The US and Russia have said that if it holds for seven days, it should be followed by the establishment of a Joint Implementation 260 221424 been the centre of violence in recent months. The arrival of aid convoys to Aleppo is part of the US- Russia ceasefire deal. Earlier this month, Syrian government forces and their allies captured areas they lost south of the city, re 260 229031 will visit the Valley to take stock of the situation. After postponing his forthcoming visits to the United States and Russia in the wake of the encounter in Uri, Jammu and Kashmir, Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh has instructed Home Secretary 260 229126 Jammu and Kashmir in mind and in the wake of terror attack in Uri, I have postponed my visits to Russia and the USA . Spoke to Governor & CM of Jammu & Kashmir regarding the terror attack in Uri. They have apprised me 260 230515 Western sanctions in January Tehran refused to join a previous attempt this year by Opec and non-members such as Russia to stabilise production, and talks collapsed in April Opec will probably revive talks on freezing oil production levels when it 260 230645 Western sanctions in January. Tehran refused to join a previous attempt this year by Opec and non-members such as Russia to stabilise production, and talks collapsed in April. Opec members will meet on the sidelines of the Energy Forum (IEF 260 230680 sidelines of the Energy Forum (IEF), which groups producers and consumers, in Algeria on September 26-28. Non-Opec producer Russia is also attending the forum. Opec will probably revive talks on freezing oil production levels when it meets non-Opec 260 230711 on freezing oil production levels when it meets non-Opec nations in Algeria, sources have told Reuters. Saudi Arabia and Russia agreed this month to cooperate in oil markets, saying they could limit future output. However, on Saturday, Opec Secretary-General 260 242081 who attacked the Army base in the wee hours today. After postponing his forthcoming visits to the United States and Russia in the wake of the encounter in Uri, Jammu and Kashmir, Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh has instructed Home Secretary 260 242176 Jammu and Kashmir in mind and in the wake of terror attack in Uri, I have postponed my visits to Russia and the USA . Spoke to Governor & CM of Jammu & Kashmir regarding the terror attack in Uri. They have apprised me 260 242422 security meeting in Delhi in wake of the terror attack. After postponing his forthcoming visits to the United States and Russia in the wake of the attack, Rajnath instructed Home Secretary Rajiv Mehrishi and other senior officers in the Ministry of 260 243393 will visit the Valley to take stock of the situation. After postponing his forthcoming visits to the United States and Russia in the wake of the encounter in Uri, Jammu and Kashmir, Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh has instructed Home Secretary 260 245679 auto-generated from a syndicated feed.) Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh postponed his forthcoming visit to the United States and Russia following the terrorist attack on an Army camp near the Line of Control in Uri area of Baramullah district early 260 246559 Jammu and Kashmir in mind and in the wake of terror attack in Uri, I have postponed my visits to Russia and the USA . Spoke to Governor & CM of Jammu & Kashmir regarding the terror attack in Uri. They have apprised me 260 246603 situation in the state," he said in a series of tweets. The Home Minister has postponed his scheduled visit to Russia and the United States. The entire town has been sealed and security on the vital roads connecting the Line of 260 246893 will visit the Valley to take stock of the situation. 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The Home Minister has postponed his scheduled visit to Russia and the United States. The entire town has been sealed and security on the vital roads connecting the Line of 260 249352 Jammu and Kashmir in mind and in the wake of terror attack in Uri, I have postponed my visits to Russia and the USA . Spoke to Governor & CM of Jammu & Kashmir regarding the terror attack in . They have apprised me of 260 249411 Defence (MoD) officials are expected to be present in the meeting. The Home Minister has postponed his scheduled visit to Russia and the United States. The entire town has been sealed and security on the vital roads connecting the Line of 260 250154 also visit the Valley to take stock of the situation. After postponing his forthcoming visits to the United States and Russia in the wake of the encounter in Uri, Jammu and Kashmir, Rajnath has instructed Home Secretary Rajiv Mehrishi and other 260 250326 stock of the situation. Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh has also postponed his forthcoming visits to the United States and Russia in the wake of terrorist attack. He has instructed Home Secretary Rajiv Mehrishi and other senior officers in the Ministry 260 250776 to fly to Uri. In a related development, Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh cancelled his visit to the US and Russia . He called a high-level meeting later on Sunday to discuss the attack. "Keeping the situation of Jammu and Kashmir 260 250815 and Kashmir in mind and in the wake of the terror attack in Uri, I have postponed my visits to Russia and the US," Rajnath Singh tweeted. He said he spoken to Jammu and Kashmir Governor N.N. Vohra and Chief Minister 260 251023 LoC)," the sources added. In New Delhi, Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh is reported to have cancelled his visit to Russia and the US. He has called for a high-level meeting on Sunday to discuss the situation is Kashmir. Seventeen 260 251202 to an army hospital. Meanwhile, Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh has cancelled his five-day visit to the US and Russia . He has called for a high-level meeting later on Sunday to discuss the attack. --IANS sq/ksk (This story 260 273376 ALAN Richardine Kloppers Street Khomasdal Municipal Building Windhoek Namibia Tel: /5 Fax: Cell: Web page: 7 8 8 China and Russia have carried out joint naval exercises in the resource-rich South China Sea off China's southern Guangdong province away from 260 273948 led coalition fighting jihadists in Syria admitted it may have hit an army position in the east , in strikes that Russia and a monitor said killed at least 62 soldiers. The strikes came less than a week into a fragile ceasefire 260 273981 less than a week into a fragile ceasefire aimed at stopping the bloodshed in Syria's five-year civil war, as Russia accused what it termed "moderate rebels" of causing the truce to fail. American officials said on yesterday the US-led 260 274069 were informed by Russian officials that it was possible the personnel and vehicles targeted were part of the Syrian military." Russia has requested an urgent UN Security Council meeting, which diplomats said was set to start at 2330 GMT yesterday. "We 260 274284 to an error in the target coordinates, that would be a direct consequence of the US' refusal to coordinate with Russia its fight against the terrorist groups in Syria," it said. The IS-linked Amaq agency said coalition strikes hit IS 260 284287 from a syndicated feed.) From Tandoori chicken to Mutton Barra, Paneer Malai kofta to Sarso da saag, Indian restaurants in Russia are a huge hit among Russians and foreigners, and owners of the joints are confident that the spicy cuisine will 260 284372 restaurants in the city. "The Indian cuisine is very popular not only in Moscow but also in other cities of Russia . The spicy Indian food is very popular among all age groups of Russians," Rameshwar Singh, President of Disha - a Russian 260 284458 to suit the different taste buds of our multi-national clientele," said an official of Devi Cafe restaurant. "People in Russia like Indian cuisine. Around 60-70 per cent of guests, who come to our restaurant are Russians. Only 25-30 260 290836 It will also feature works by visual artists, poets, musicians and performance professionals from across India and abroad including France, Russia , Turkey, Germany, Poland Slovenia, Australia, Mexico, USA, Japan, Argentina, Pakistan, Spain, Hungary among others. The biennale will be held across 260 294937 he added. (This story has not been edited by Business Standard staff and is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.) Russia today called on Washington to thoroughly investigate a coalition strike that killed at least 62 Syrian troops, but stopped short 260 295077 it suspected foul play aimed at disrupting the next stage of the ceasefire agreement which would see the US and Russia establishing closer operational coordination in Syria. The ceasefire came into effect on Monday, and if it lasts seven days, Russia 260 295097 Russia establishing closer operational coordination in Syria. The ceasefire came into effect on Monday, and if it lasts seven days, Russia and the United States are to work together to target the extremist Islamic State and Al-Nusra front. "They could 260 295125 together to target the extremist Islamic State and Al-Nusra front. "They could wait two more days" and consult with Russia , to "make sure they are striking the right people," UN Ambassador Vitaly Churkin told journalists late yesterday, after walking out 260 295209 Geneva. Russia's foreign ministry again called on Washington to force Syrian rebels to join the truce. "Otherwise, the realisation of Russia -US agreements... could be put in danger. (This story has not been edited by Business Standard staff and is auto 260 298053 the Iraqi military, the Kurdish fighters in Northern Iraq, the Kurds in Northern Syria and the Syrian opposition," Kaine said. Russia can demand that Syria stop its atrocities against its civilians. Russia has always had the ability to mandate a ceasefire 260 298064 in Northern Syria and the Syrian opposition," Kaine said. Russia can demand that Syria stop its atrocities against its civilians. Russia has always had the ability to mandate a ceasefire, because they're there in Syria. They're Syria's chief backer, he said 260 304275 city centre. "I went to vote, and all my relatives and neighbours are going," said pensioner Valentina. "We are for Russia ." She said she cast her ballot for Crimean leader Sergei Aksyonov because he is backed by Russian President Vladimir Putin 260 304424 food." In the port city of Sevastopol -- the home of Russia's Black Sea fleet -- while some backed the ruling United Russia party, many complained about daily life in the city where the economy has been hit hard by punishing Western sanctions 260 306551 The ceasefire, in force since Monday, was a last-ditch effort to stop the bloodshed in the war-torn country. Russia has informed the United States of a "significant regrouping by armed rebels in the north of Hama province (in central 260 306585 the north of Hama province (in central Syria) and of their likely bid to launch an offensive", the ministry said. " Russia has asked its American colleagues to put pressure on opposition leaders to stop them from acting carelessly, and it has 260 319005 Vance said the more NATO members that contribute to the four battle groups the more likely they are to dissuade Russia from taking any aggressive action in the region. The Liberal government announced in July that Canada would lead one of 260 340524 expert concluded. Chinese frigate "Huangshan" and Russian Navy's Antisubmarine Ship "Admiral Tributs" sail to a target area during a China- Russia naval joint drill at sea off south China's Guangdong Province, Sept 16, 2016.[Photo/Xinhua] Guangzhou - Chinese and Russian naval 260 348893 said the coalition stopped the attacks against what it had believed to be Islamic State positions in northeast Syria after Russia informed it that Syrian military personnel and vehicles may have been hit. The United States relayed its "regret" through the 260 348984 that coalition aircraft would be operating in the strike area. The 15-member Security Council met on Saturday night after Russia demanded an emergency session to discuss the incident and accused the United States of jeopardizing the Syria deal. The US 260 349013 and accused the United States of jeopardizing the Syria deal. The US ambassador to the United Nations, Samantha Power, chastised Russia for the move. "Russia really needs to stop the cheap point scoring and the grandstanding and the stunts and focus 260 349017 States of jeopardizing the Syria deal. The US ambassador to the United Nations, Samantha Power, chastised Russia for the move. " Russia really needs to stop the cheap point scoring and the grandstanding and the stunts and focus on what matters, which 260 349237 quoted Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova as saying. Power said Zakharova should be embarrassed by that claim. Churkin said Russia had no "specific evidence" of the United States colluding with Islamic State militants. Zakharova said the strikes threatened to undermine 260 349264 United States colluding with Islamic State militants. Zakharova said the strikes threatened to undermine the ceasefire in Syria brokered by Russia , which has been aiding Syria's President Bashar al-Assad in the civil war, and the United States, which has backed 260 349647 districts have been entirely surrounded by Islamic State since last year, with the airport providing their only external access. However, Russia and Syrian state media said the Syrian army later recaptured positions it had lost. The Observatory monitoring group said at 260 349697 Russian air strikes during that fighting. The incident also threatens to undermine proposed joint targeting by the United States and Russia of Islamic State and some other jihadist groups across Syria. Shaky truce Earlier on Saturday, Russia and Syrian rebels cast 260 349713 the United States and Russia of Islamic State and some other jihadist groups across Syria. Shaky truce Earlier on Saturday, Russia and Syrian rebels cast doubt over the prospects for the increasingly shaky ceasefire, with Moscow saying the situation was worsening 260 349961 believe is skewed against them, because it could relieve the dire humanitarian situation in besieged areas they control, and blamed Russia for undermining the truce. "The truce, as we have warned, and we told the (US) State Department - will not hold 260 350012 the continued presence of a UN aid convoy at the Turkish border awaiting permission to enter. Rebels have also accused Russia of using the ceasefire to give the Syrian army and allied Shi'ite militias a chance to regroup and deploy forces 260 360650 Wilson | Getty Images Last week, Chinas National Development and Reform Commission unveiled guidelines for the construction of the China-Mongolia- Russia economic corridor. These are the first multilateral cooperation guidelines under the Belt and Road Initiative. China, Mongolia and Russia have 260 360669 Mongolia-Russia economic corridor. These are the first multilateral cooperation guidelines under the Belt and Road Initiative. China, Mongolia and Russia have always emphasized the commonalities and connections between their strategies. The guidelines state that these connections of the Silk Road 260 360741 Mongolia is striving to develop an export-oriented economy, but it lacks a development channel in the East and West; Russia wants to integrate into Eurasian economic development with the help of the Belt and Road Initiative; for China, development of 260 360841 shows that in 2015, trade volume between China and Mongolia reached $7.3 billion, and that trade volume between China and Russia amounted to $64.2 billion. China has become Mongolias largest trade partner and investor for the 10th consecutive year. China is 260 360949 program proposes the construction of highways, railways and oil pipelines, but the country lacks adequate technical and financial resources. Meanwhile, Russia faces a high demand for high-speed rails and other transportation facilities. China has accumulated abundant experience in these areas 260 361003 trade and investment between the nations. The three countries have already begun cooperation across seven fields. At the China-Mongolia- Russia Cooperation Fair, held in China, agreements worth $6.4 billion were signed. The highway for New Ulaanbaatar International Airport, a project 260 361040 International Airport, a project between China and Mongolia, and the Moscow-Kazan high-speed railway, jointly undertaken by China and Russia , have all injected vigor into the local economy. Close Get email notifications on {{subject}} daily! Your notification has been saved 260 366697 Physical safety and rebuilding will be the easy part. Healing the spirit and soul is much harder. The U.S. and Russia have brokered a truce in Syria. Given the failure of earlier agreements, the people of Aleppo wait cautiously but hopefully 260 369537 your inbox. Chinese frigate "Huangshan" and Russian Navy's Antisubmarine Ship "Admiral Tributs" sail to a target area during a China- Russia naval joint drill at sea off south China's Guangdong Province, Sept. 16, 2016. Chinese and Russian fleets conducted joint operation 260 373311 Federation to Azerbaijan Vladimir Dorokhin has cast his vote at the polling station in the Russian Embassy. The citizens of Russia permanently or temporarily residing in Azerbaijan can take part in the voting at the polling station #8017 at: 17, Bakikhanov 260 373641 of oil and gas processing facilities. Turkmenistan ranks the second in terms of natural gas reserve in the CIS after Russia . Turkmenistan supplies its gas to Iran and China. According to a program of development of the oil and gas industry 260 382616 said the coalition stopped the attacks against what it had believed to be Islamic State positions in northeast Syria after Russia informed it that Syrian military personnel and vehicles may have been hit. The United States relayed its "regret" through the 260 382675 a senior Obama administration official said in an emailed statement. The 15-member Security Council met on Saturday night after Russia demanded an emergency session to discuss the incident and accused the United States of jeopardizing the Syria deal. The US 260 382704 and accused the United States of jeopardizing the Syria deal. The US ambassador to the United Nations, Samantha Power, chastised Russia for the move. "Russia really needs to stop the cheap point scoring and the grandstanding and the stunts and focus 260 382708 States of jeopardizing the Syria deal. The US ambassador to the United Nations, Samantha Power, chastised Russia for the move. " Russia really needs to stop the cheap point scoring and the grandstanding and the stunts and focus on what matters, which 260 392219 seem to have been a huge success. And this comes at a time when we are facing a more strident Russia . I would also emphasise the lack of strategic thinking. Whitehall does not do military planning.' The MoD said last night 260 394634 police who told her to 'treat it like paid vacation.' The Russian prime minister announced the victory of the United Russia party in the 2016 parliamentary elections, Sputnik reported. Leader of the United Russia party, Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev announced 260 394647 minister announced the victory of the United Russia party in the 2016 parliamentary elections, Sputnik reported. Leader of the United Russia party, Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev announced on Sunday the victory of his party in the 2016 parliamentary elections. "I 260 394699 came to ballot stations today, demonstrated their civil position and voted. Moreover, a significant portion of them voted for United Russia ," Medvedev said at a meeting with the partys activists. "It is safe to say that our party has won," Medvedev 260 397057 abuse of fellow members has become the depressing norm. Their attempts to intimidate critics and suppress dissent owe more to Russia than Britain, so much so that I am half expecting Mr Corbyn's communications chief Seumas Milne to hove into view 260 397402 an 'enemy within'. For French revolutionaries and, later, the Marxists, the bourgeoisie were to blame for society's ills; in modern Russia , President Putin's state-led media repeatedly drills home the message that 'the oligarchs' and agents of foreign powers are trying 260 446084 No charges were brought against Clinton over the server scandal Hillary's Clinton's server has been the target of hackers in Russia and China at least four times, a new report claims. Computers in China tried to break into Clinton's private server 260 446113 report claims. Computers in China tried to break into Clinton's private server three times in 2014 while a computer in Russia attempted to gain access once in 2013, the New York Post reported. 'They were extremely careless in their handling of 260 446154 very sensitive, highly classified information,' FBI authorities said in July. Hillary's Clinton's server has been the target of hackers in Russia and China at least four times, a new report claims FBI officials highlighted that there were a number of hacking 260 497161 arrivals after a diplomatic fallout between the two countries brought on by Turkey's downing of a Russian warplane last year. Russia was Turkey's second-largest tourist market with 4.5 million people visiting places like Turkey's tourism capital Antalya in 2014. With 260 497246 consider the volume of the Russian market, it's not easy to fill the void," Gurcun told The Associated Press. Turkey- Russia relations are now back on track, but Gurcun doesn't expect the Russian market to rebound before next year. It wasn't 260 503283 He said Ukraine should 'not allow the enemy and state aggressor that stole Crimea to conduct illegal elections in Ukraine'. Russia annexed Crimea in 2014 following the months of unrest that drove out Ukraine's Russia-friendly president. The demonstrators stood at 260 503297 to conduct illegal elections in Ukraine'. Russia annexed Crimea in 2014 following the months of unrest that drove out Ukraine's Russia -friendly president. The demonstrators stood at the entrance of Russia's embassy in the Ukrainian capital, where a polling station has 260 503388 lower house of parliament, was not expected to substantially change the distribution of power, in which the pro-Kremlin United Russia party holds an absolute majority A leader of the nationalist Svoboda party, Igor Miroshnichenko was among the demonstrators Sunday Russians 260 503432 the polls on Sundayto vote for a new State Duma - the 450-seat lower house of the Federal Assembly of Russia An activist holds a mock figure of Putin during a protest in front of the Russian Embassy, as Ukrainian servicemen 260 503531 lower house of parliament, is not expected to substantially change the distribution of power, in which the pro-Kremlin United Russia party holds an absolute majority. But the perceived honesty of the election could be a critical factor in whether protests 260 503761 walks through military cadets lining up to get their ballots at a polling station during a parliamentary election in Moscow, Russia A Russian army officer with his child, foreground, and military cadets line up to get their ballots at a polling 260 504019 in Europe. Pre-election polling by the independent Levada Center indicated that only the four parties now in parliament - United Russia , the Communists, the nationalist Liberal Democrats and A Just Russia - would get enough nationwide votes to be allotted seats. Prospects 260 504029 indicated that only the four parties now in parliament - United Russia, the Communists, the nationalist Liberal Democrats and A Just Russia - would get enough nationwide votes to be allotted seats. Prospects for the single-district races were unclear. In Moscow, a 260 504101 bomb was found. A man talks to election commission officials at a polling station during a parliamentary elections in Moscow, Russia A man holds his child as he casts his ballot at a polling station during the parliamentary elections A woman 260 504137 the parliamentary elections A woman walks to cast her ballot at a polling station during a parliamentary election in Moscow, Russia Leader of the Russian Liberal Democratic Party Vladimir Zhirinovsky poses for journalists as he casts his ballots at a polling 260 504230 affect their proportions Navy cadets line up to get their ballots at a polling station during parliamentary elections in St.Petersburg, Russia Russia's governing party and its three largely cooperative opponents are expected to retain their positions in the national parliament, but 260 508510 he takes part in a wreath laying ceremony at the Tomb of Unknown Soldier outside of Kremlin wall in Moscow, Russia . Seeking to improve the country's image, authorities in Egypt are pulling out all the stops to ensure that President Abdel 260 520323 Duncan, File) Early results: Ruling party winning Russian parliament vote MOSCOW (AP) Early results on Sunday showed Russia's ruling United Russia party winning in the parliamentary election amid reports of election violations and visible voter apathy in the country's two largest 260 520355 and visible voter apathy in the country's two largest cities. With more than 22 percent of the ballots counted, United Russia was recording 50.3 percent of the vote for party-list seats and was far ahead in single-district contests. The 260 520389 far ahead in single-district contests. The Liberal Democrats and Communists were both recording about 15 percent and A Just Russia had 6 percent. Neither of the two parties which openly oppose President Vladimir Putin was seen making it into the 260 520441 box brought by election officials to residents unable to travel to the polling station during a parliamentary election in Moscow, Russia , Sunday, Sept. 18, 2016. Russia's governing party and its three largely cooperative opponents are expected to retain their positions in 260 520495 proportions. (AP Photo/Pavel Golovkin) The results are likely to change as votes are counted from the western parts of Russia that are more urbanized and where opposition sentiment is stronger. But the election for the 450-seat State Duma, the 260 520533 State Duma, the lower house of parliament, is unlikely to substantially change the distribution of power, in which the United Russia party has held an absolute majority for more than a decade. Perceived honesty of the election could be a critical 260 520636 nullify the vote in any location, conceding, however, that the election "wasn't sterile." Putin, who formally is not a United Russia member, turned up at its election headquarters shortly after the first results were announced and congratulated the would-be lawmakers 260 520666 the first results were announced and congratulated the would-be lawmakers. "Things are tough but people still voted for United Russia ," he said. "It means that people see that United Russia members are really working hard for people even though it 260 520676 lawmakers. "Things are tough but people still voted for United Russia," he said. "It means that people see that United Russia members are really working hard for people even though it doesn't always work." Putin referred to the unusually low turnout 260 520985 instead of curtained-off voting booths Videos posted on YouTube appeared to show poll workers in several regions in southern Russia dropping multiple sheets of paper into a ballot box. In the Siberian region of Altai, a candidate from the liberal 260 521282 polling station in southwest Moscow said the only reason to cast a ballot was to take votes away from United Russia , which has dominated the parliament for more than a decade. Alexei Krugly, 63, said he voted for Yabloko because he 260 521413 arrested. Lawmaker and Communist Party leader Gennady Zyuganov speaks in the party election headquarters after the parliamentary election in Moscow, Russia , Sunday, Sept. 18, 2016. Early results on Sunday showed Russia's ruling United Russia party winning in the parliamentary election amid 260 521426 headquarters after the parliamentary election in Moscow, Russia, Sunday, Sept. 18, 2016. Early results on Sunday showed Russia's ruling United Russia party winning in the parliamentary election amid reports of election violations and visible voter apathy in the country's two largest 260 521525 AP Photo/Mindaugas Kulbis) People register to get ballot papers at a polling station during a parliamentary elections in Moscow, Russia , Sunday, Sept. 18, 2016. Russia's weekend parliament elections take place under new rules that in principle could bring genuine opposition 260 521571 Photo/Pavel Golovkin) A man talks to election commission officials at a polling station during a parliamentary elections in Moscow, Russia , Sunday, Sept. 18, 2016. Russia's weekend parliament elections take place under new rules that in principle could bring genuine opposition 260 521627 walks through military cadets lining up to get their ballots at a polling station during a parliamentary election in Moscow, Russia , Sunday, Sept. 18, 2016. Russia's governing party and its three largely cooperative opponents are expected to retain their positions in 260 521684 Pavel Golovkin) Russian military cadets wait to cast their ballots at a polling station during a parliamentary elections in Moscow, Russia , Sunday, Sept. 18, 2016. Russia's weekend parliament elections take place under new rules that in principle could bring genuine opposition 260 521733 A man holds his child as he casts his ballot at a polling station during a parliamentary elections in Moscow, Russia , Sunday, Sept. 18, 2016. Russia's weekend parliament elections take place under new rules that in principle could bring genuine opposition 260 521789 foreground, and military cadets line up to get their ballots at a polling station during a parliamentary elections in Moscow, Russia , Sunday, Sept. 18, 2016. Russia's weekend parliament elections take place under new rules that in principle could bring genuine opposition 260 521834 AP Photo/Pavel Golovkin) Russian military cadets cast their ballots at a polling station during a parliamentary elections in Moscow, Russia , Sunday, Sept. 18, 2016. Russia's weekend parliament elections take place under new rules that in principle could bring genuine opposition 260 521880 Photo/Pavel Golovkin) A woman walks to cast her ballot at a polling station during a parliamentary election in Moscow, Russia , Sunday, Sept. 18, 2016. Russia's governing party and its three largely cooperative opponents are expected to retain their positions in 260 521935 AP Photo/Ivan Sekretarev) A woman walks to cast her ballot at a polling station during parliamentary elections in Moscow, Russia , Sunday, Sept. 18, 2016. Russia's governing party and its three largely cooperative opponents are expected to retain their positions in 260 522001 Vladimir Zhirinovsky poses for journalists as he casts his ballots at a polling station during the parliamentary election in Moscow, Russia , Sunday, Sept. 18, 2016. Russia's governing party and its three largely cooperative opponents are expected to retain their positions in 260 522056 AP Photo/Ivan Sekretarev) People line up to get their ballots at a polling station during parliamentary election in Moscow, Russia , Sunday, Sept. 18, 2016. Russia's governing party and its three largely cooperative opponents are expected to retain their positions in 260 522108 affect their proportions. (AP Photo/Ivan Sekretarev) People cast their ballots at a polling station during parliamentary election in Moscow, Russia , Sunday, Sept. 18, 2016. Russia's governing party and its three largely cooperative opponents are expected to retain their positions in 260 522163 AP Photo/Ivan Sekretarev) Russian military cadets cast their ballots at a polling station during a parliamentary elections in Moscow, Russia , Sunday, Sept. 18, 2016. Russia's governing party and its three largely cooperative opponents are expected to retain their positions in 260 522219 Photo/Pavel Golovkin) A Russian military cadet casts his ballot at a polling station during a parliamentary elections in Moscow, Russia , Sunday, Sept. 18, 2016. Russia's governing party and its three largely cooperative opponents are expected to retain their positions in 260 522274 AP Photo/Pavel Golovkin) Russian military cadets cast their ballots at a polling station during a parliamentary elections in Moscow, Russia , Sunday, Sept. 18, 2016. Russia's governing party and its three largely cooperative opponents are expected to retain their positions in 260 522331 Pavel Golovkin) Russian military cadets prepare to cast their ballots at a polling station during a parliamentary elections in Moscow, Russia , Sunday, Sept. 18, 2016. Russia's governing party and its three largely cooperative opponents are expected to retain their positions in 260 522396 and his mother Aymani, left, dance outside at a polling station during a parliamentary election in Chechen town of Tzentoroi, Russia , Sunday, Sept. 18, 2016. Russia's weekend parliament elections take place under new rules although Russia's governing party and its three 260 522454 Sadulayev) A woman and Russian military cadets cast their ballots at a polling station during a parliamentary elections in Moscow, Russia , Sunday, Sept. 18, 2016. Russia's governing party and its three largely cooperative opponents are expected to retain their positions in 260 522508 proportions. (AP Photo/Pavel Golovkin) Russian military cadets cast their ballots at a polling station during parliamentary elections in Moscow, Russia , Sunday, Sept. 18, 2016. Russia's governing party and its three largely cooperative opponents are expected to retain their positions in 260 522565 Pavel Golovkin) A man fills his ballot at a polling station in the village of Vysoki Holm, outside Smolensk, western Russia , Sunday, Sept. 18, 2016. Voting for the State Duma began Sunday morning in the Far East, nine hours ahead of 260 522625 Photo/Sergei Grits) Navy cadets line up to get their ballots at a polling station during parliamentary elections in St.Petersburg, Russia , Sunday, Sept. 18, 2016. Voting for the State Duma began Sunday morning in the Far East, nine hours ahead of 260 523618 Latest on Russia's parliamentary election (all times local): 9:35 p.m. Russian President Vladimir Putin says that the ruling United Russia party, which early results show is winning in the parliamentary election, has produced a good result. Russian President Vladimir Putin 260 523652 a good result. Russian President Vladimir Putin casts his ballot at a polling station during a parliamentary election in Moscow, Russia , Sunday, Sept. 18, 2016. Russia's weekend parliament elections take place under new rules that in principle could bring genuine opposition 260 523727 a vote of confidence. Putin admitted that "things are tough" in the Russian economy, but said people see that United Russia lawmakers "are really working hard even though it does not always work." The popularity ratings of United Russia are far 260 523745 that United Russia lawmakers "are really working hard even though it does not always work." The popularity ratings of United Russia are far lower than those that Putin enjoys. Putin isn't a member of the party nor has he formally campaigned 260 523785 campaigned for it. ___ 9:20 p.m. Exit polling by a state-run survey agency suggests the pro-Kremlin United Russia party will win a strong majority of the nationally chosen seats in the lower house of parliament. The poll by 260 523824 poll by the VTsIOM agency was shown on state television Sunday evening as the final voting stations closed in western Russia . It showed United Russia receiving 44.5 percent of the vote for the State Duma seats chosen by part-list. Half 260 523828 agency was shown on state television Sunday evening as the final voting stations closed in western Russia. It showed United Russia receiving 44.5 percent of the vote for the State Duma seats chosen by part-list. Half the 450 seats are 260 523882 Communists and the nationalist Liberal Democrats were shown with about 15 percent of the vote each and the A Just Russia Party with 8 percent roughly the same proportion as in the old parliament. No other party cleared the 5-percent 260 523950 in any location in the country's parliamentary election. Ella Pamfilova said in a televised briefing as the polls closed in Russia that she saw no reason to invalidate the vote in any district despite the reports of election fraud. Pamfilova conceded 260 524007 three polling stations. ___ 9:05 p.m. Russia's Central Election Commission says the very first results show the ruling United Russia party winning in the parliamentary election. Polls closed at 9 p.m. local time (1800 GMT) in Russia's westernmost region while 260 524055 Siberia have been counting the ballots for several hours now. Less than 7 percent of the ballots counted show United Russia getting about 44 percent of the vote, with the Liberal Democrat Party trailing behind with 18 percent of the vote 260 524088 trailing behind with 18 percent of the vote. The results are likely to change as votes in the west of Russia are counted. ___ 3:30 p.m. Complaints of election violations have been increasing as Russians vote for a new national 260 524140 the lower house of parliament, wasn't expected to substantially change the distribution of power, in which the pro-Kremlin United Russia party holds an absolute majority. But the perceived honesty of the election could be a critical factor in whether protests 260 524236 statement came Sunday as Russians cast ballots for the State Duma, the lower house of parliament. The pro-Kremlin United Russia party is expected to retain its dominance and the three other largely cooperative parties in the current parliament are also 260 524331 people unlikely to come to polling stations. A woman reads pre-election leaflets at a polling station in Smolensk, western Russia , Sunday, Sept. 18, 2016. Russia's governing party and its three largely cooperative opponents are expected to retain their positions in 260 524388 Sergei Grits) An election commission official talks with voters, outside their home in the village of Gusino, outside Smolensk, western Russia , Sunday, Sept. 18, 2016. Russia's governing party and its three largely cooperative opponents are expected to retain their positions in 260 524443 AP Photo/Sergei Grits) People register to get ballot papers at a polling station during a parliamentary elections in Moscow, Russia , Sunday, Sept. 18, 2016. Russia's weekend parliament elections take place under new rules that in principle could bring genuine opposition 260 524489 Photo/Pavel Golovkin) A man talks to election commission officials at a polling station during a parliamentary elections in Moscow, Russia , Sunday, Sept. 18, 2016. Russia's weekend parliament elections take place under new rules that in principle could bring genuine opposition 260 524545 walks through military cadets lining up to get their ballots at a polling station during a parliamentary election in Moscow, Russia , Sunday, Sept. 18, 2016. Russia's governing party and its three largely cooperative opponents are expected to retain their positions in 260 524602 Pavel Golovkin) Russian military cadets wait to cast their ballots at a polling station during a parliamentary elections in Moscow, Russia , Sunday, Sept. 18, 2016. Russia's weekend parliament elections take place under new rules that in principle could bring genuine opposition 260 524651 A man holds his child as he casts his ballot at a polling station during a parliamentary elections in Moscow, Russia , Sunday, Sept. 18, 2016. Russia's weekend parliament elections take place under new rules that in principle could bring genuine opposition 260 524707 foreground, and military cadets line up to get their ballots at a polling station during a parliamentary elections in Moscow, Russia , Sunday, Sept. 18, 2016. Russia's weekend parliament elections take place under new rules that in principle could bring genuine opposition 260 524752 AP Photo/Pavel Golovkin) Russian military cadets cast their ballots at a polling station during a parliamentary elections in Moscow, Russia , Sunday, Sept. 18, 2016. Russia's weekend parliament elections take place under new rules that in principle could bring genuine opposition 260 524798 Photo/Pavel Golovkin) A woman walks to cast her ballot at a polling station during a parliamentary election in Moscow, Russia , Sunday, Sept. 18, 2016. Russia's governing party and its three largely cooperative opponents are expected to retain their positions in 260 524853 AP Photo/Ivan Sekretarev) A woman walks to cast her ballot at a polling station during parliamentary elections in Moscow, Russia , Sunday, Sept. 18, 2016. Russia's governing party and its three largely cooperative opponents are expected to retain their positions in 260 524919 Vladimir Zhirinovsky poses for journalists as he casts his ballots at a polling station during the parliamentary election in Moscow, Russia , Sunday, Sept. 18, 2016. Russia's governing party and its three largely cooperative opponents are expected to retain their positions in 260 524974 AP Photo/Ivan Sekretarev) People line up to get their ballots at a polling station during parliamentary election in Moscow, Russia , Sunday, Sept. 18, 2016. Russia's governing party and its three largely cooperative opponents are expected to retain their positions in 260 525026 affect their proportions. (AP Photo/Ivan Sekretarev) People cast their ballots at a polling station during parliamentary election in Moscow, Russia , Sunday, Sept. 18, 2016. Russia's governing party and its three largely cooperative opponents are expected to retain their positions in 260 525081 AP Photo/Ivan Sekretarev) Russian military cadets cast their ballots at a polling station during a parliamentary elections in Moscow, Russia , Sunday, Sept. 18, 2016. Russia's governing party and its three largely cooperative opponents are expected to retain their positions in 260 525137 Photo/Pavel Golovkin) A Russian military cadet casts his ballot at a polling station during a parliamentary elections in Moscow, Russia , Sunday, Sept. 18, 2016. Russia's governing party and its three largely cooperative opponents are expected to retain their positions in 260 525192 AP Photo/Pavel Golovkin) Russian military cadets cast their ballots at a polling station during a parliamentary elections in Moscow, Russia , Sunday, Sept. 18, 2016. Russia's governing party and its three largely cooperative opponents are expected to retain their positions in 260 525249 Pavel Golovkin) Russian military cadets prepare to cast their ballots at a polling station during a parliamentary elections in Moscow, Russia , Sunday, Sept. 18, 2016. Russia's governing party and its three largely cooperative opponents are expected to retain their positions in 260 525307 Golovkin) A woman and Russian military cadets cast their ballots at a polling station during a parliamentary elections in Moscow, Russia , Sunday, Sept. 18, 2016. Russia's governing party and its three largely cooperative opponents are expected to retain their positions in 260 525361 proportions. (AP Photo/Pavel Golovkin) Russian military cadets cast their ballots at a polling station during parliamentary elections in Moscow, Russia , Sunday, Sept. 18, 2016. Russia's governing party and its three largely cooperative opponents are expected to retain their positions in 260 525418 Pavel Golovkin) A man fills his ballot at a polling station in the village of Vysoki Holm, outside Smolensk, western Russia , Sunday, Sept. 18, 2016. Voting for the State Duma began Sunday morning in the Far East, nine hours ahead of 260 534398 to an error in the target coordinates, that would be a direct consequence of the US' refusal to coordinate with Russia its fight against the terrorist groups in Syria," it said. While Russian jets deployed in Syria were not operating in 260 537308 that he's standing up for his country. He is very nationalist. "He is a very strong leader. He is putting Russia first, and he has issues with the way the EU encouraged a change of government in the Ukraine which he 260 540550 said the coalition stopped the attacks against what it had believed to be Islamic State positions in northeast Syria after Russia informed it that Syrian military personnel and vehicles may have been hit. The United States relayed its "regret" through the 260 540641 that coalition aircraft would be operating in the strike area. The 15-member Security Council met on Saturday night after Russia demanded an emergency session to discuss the incident and accused the United States of jeopardizing the Syria deal. The U.S 260 540670 and accused the United States of jeopardizing the Syria deal. The U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, Samantha Power, chastised Russia for the move. "Russia really needs to stop the cheap point scoring and the grandstanding and the stunts and focus 260 540674 States of jeopardizing the Syria deal. The U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, Samantha Power, chastised Russia for the move. " Russia really needs to stop the cheap point scoring and the grandstanding and the stunts and focus on what matters, which 260 540894 quoted Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova as saying. Power said Zakharova should be embarassed by that claim. Churkin said Russia had no "specific evidence" of the United States colluding with Islamic State militants. Zakharova said the strikes threatened to undermine 260 540921 United States colluding with Islamic State militants. Zakharova said the strikes threatened to undermine the ceasefire in Syria brokered by Russia , which has been aiding Syria's President Bashar al-Assad in the civil war, and the United States, which has backed 260 541304 districts have been entirely surrounded by Islamic State since last year, with the airport providing their only external access. However, Russia and Syrian state media said the Syrian army later recaptured positions it had lost. The Observatory monitoring group said at 260 541354 Russian air strikes during that fighting. The incident also threatens to undermine proposed joint targeting by the United States and Russia of Islamic State and some other jihadist groups across Syria. SHAKY TRUCE Earlier on Saturday, Russia and Syrian rebels cast 260 541370 the United States and Russia of Islamic State and some other jihadist groups across Syria. SHAKY TRUCE Earlier on Saturday, Russia and Syrian rebels cast doubt over the prospects for the increasingly shaky ceasefire, with Moscow saying the situation was worsening 260 541618 believe is skewed against them, because it could relieve the dire humanitarian situation in besieged areas they control, and blamed Russia for undermining the truce. "The truce, as we have warned, and we told the (U.S.) State Department - will not hold 260 541665 Aleppo said, pointing to the continued presence of a U.N. aid convoy at the Turkish border awaiting permission to enter. Russia tells U.S. to make sure Syrian opposition does not launch new offensive MOSCOW, Sept 17 (Reuters) - The Russian Defence Ministry 260 542925 number of wounded at 35. Singh, the home minister, chaired a crisis meeting in New Delhi and cancelled trips to Russia and the United States. The army chief of staff headed to Uri, roughly halfway between Indian Kashmir's summer capital Srinagar 260 544021 doubt. Pro-Putin party wins 44.5 pct in parliament vote: exit poll By Polina Devitt and Gleb Stolyarov MOSCOW/SARANSK, Russia , Sept 18 (Reuters) - Allies of Russian President Vladimir Putin comfortably won a parliamentary election on Sunday, but early indications were 260 544066 suggesting a softening of enthusiasm for the ruling elite 18 months away from the next presidential election. The ruling United Russia party, which Putin founded, won 44.5 percent in Sunday's vote, an exit poll showed, slightly down on the last election 260 544111 enough to preserve the dominance of Putin's allies in the Duma, or lower house of parliament. Putin, speaking to United Russia campaign staff a few minutes after polling stations closed, said the win showed voters still trusted the leadership despite an 260 544152 economic slowdown made worse by Western sanctions over Ukraine. Putin's aides are likely to use Sunday's result, which leaves United Russia by far the biggest party, as a springboard for his own campaign for re-election in 2018, though he has 260 544203 can say with certainty that the party has achieved a very good result; it's won," Putin said at the United Russia headquarters, where he arrived together with his ally Dmitry Medvedev, who is prime minister and the party's leader. Alluding to 260 544278 Nevertheless, we have this result." In the last election for the Duma, or lower house of parliament, in 2011, United Russia won 49 percent of the vote. There were some reports of voting irregularities. Reuters reporters at one polling station witnessed 260 544386 in second place with 15.3 percent, the Communists were in third on 14.9 percent and the left-of-centre Just Russia party was fourth with 8.1 percent. All three of those parties tend to vote with United Russia on crunch issues 260 544403 of-centre Just Russia party was fourth with 8.1 percent. All three of those parties tend to vote with United Russia on crunch issues in parliament, and avoid direct criticism of Putin. With 11 percent of votes counted as of 1930 260 544586 I didn't vote for anyone: I don't play with assholes," he said. Commenting on the turnout, Putin, at the United Russia campaign HQ, said it was "not as high as we saw in previous election campaigns, but it is high." REFLECTED 260 544609 said it was "not as high as we saw in previous election campaigns, but it is high." REFLECTED GLORY United Russia is routinely depicted in a favourable light by state television. It also benefits from its association with 63-year-old 260 544716 pensioner in the city of Saransk, 600 km (375 miles) south-east of Moscow, said he had voted for United Russia "because it is strong and powerful." By contrast, liberal opposition politicians, who currently have just one sympathetic member in the 260 544851 power until 2024, longer than Soviet leader Leonid Brezhnev. The election is the first time that voters in Crimea, which Russia annexed from Ukraine in 2014, are helping decide the makeup of the Duma. Iran supports any move to stabilise oil 260 545032 Western sanctions in January. Tehran refused to join a previous attempt this year by OPEC and non-members such as Russia to stabilise production, and talks collapsed in April. OPEC members will meet on the sidelines of the International Energy Forum 260 545068 of the International Energy Forum (IEF), which groups producers and consumers, in Algeria on Sept. 26-28. Non-OPEC producer Russia is also attending the forum. OPEC will probably revive talks on freezing oil production levels when it meets non-OPEC 260 545099 on freezing oil production levels when it meets non-OPEC nations in Algeria, sources have told Reuters. Saudi Arabia and Russia agreed this month to cooperate in oil markets, saying they could limit future output. 'Token' Belarussian MP hopes to give 260 545187 the West from Lukashenko aimed at improving ties at a time of economic crisis and strained relations with main ally, Russia . Others say it offers a small chance for the beleaguered opposition to pull itself out of the shadows. On Sept 260 545612 intervening years, Lukashenko, a former collective farm manager, kept critics on a tight rein and Belarus in close alliance with Russia , benefiting from cheap gas and oil, loans and a large market for exports. However, some cracks appeared in the relationship 260 545680 to shore up its economy, which contracted 3.9 percent in 2015 partly due to contagion from a protracted recession in Russia . Granting the opposition some political representation is a calculated move from Lukashenko to suggest he is heeding Western calls for 260 545755 election results follow the release of political prisoners last August, long-demanded by the West. Lukashenko's role in hosting Ukraine- Russia peace talks also eased international criticism of the veteran leader. The European Union ended five years of sanctions against Belarus 260 547250 million rand ($16.94 million) of state money on upgrading his private home. Moscow says strikes on Syria army threaten U.S.- Russia ceasefire plan By Dmitry Solovyov and Lisa Barrington MOSCOW/BEIRUT, Sept 18 (Reuters) - Moscow stepped up its war of words 260 547661 reached in Geneva on Sept. 9 may be jeopardized." U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry in turn told CNN that Russia should do more to support the ceasefire and "stop the grandstanding, stop the showboating and get the humanitarian assistance going 260 547698 the humanitarian assistance going." Kerry called Saturday's incident a "terrible thing ... that we all acknowledge and regret." ACCUSATIONS AGAINST WASHINGTON Russia , which support's Assad along with Iran, has called on Washington to press the moderate Syrian opposition to separate itself from 260 547815 military said the coalition stopped the attacks against what it believed to be Islamic State positions in northeast Syria after Russia informed it that Syrian forces may have been hit. "The White House is defending Islamic State. Now there can be 260 547876 to the United Nations, Samantha Power, said Zakharova should be embarrassed by that claim. Russia's U.N. representative, Vitaly Churkin, said Russia had no "specific evidence" of U.S. collusion with Islamic State. The dispute should further complicate humanitarian aid deliveries to Syria 260 548050 say they only reluctantly accepted the initial deal to relieve the humanitarian situation in besieged areas they control, and blamed Russia for undermining the ceasefire. "The truce ... will not hold out," a senior rebel official in Aleppo said. Rebels have also 260 548072 undermining the ceasefire. "The truce ... will not hold out," a senior rebel official in Aleppo said. Rebels have also accused Russia of using the ceasefire to give the Syrian army and allied militias a chance to regroup and deploy forces. ISLAMIC 260 551609 it was Syrian government forces that were principally behind violations of a fragile ceasefire brokered by the United States and Russia . "We have to hold on to this accord and keep it alive at all costs so we need to get 260 551699 it was Syrian government forces that were principally behind violations of a fragile ceasefire brokered by the United States and Russia . "We have to hold on to this accord and keep it alive at all costs so we need to get 260 551875 for the ceasefire" and especially ensure aid entered the besieged city of Aleppo. Under the deal, the United States and Russia are aiming for reduced violence over seven consecutive days before they move to the next stage of coordinating military strikes 260 552399 very happy to be alive and free," Sekkingstad said at the briefing. MEDIA-Sweden has info on heightened threat from Russia -paper STOCKHOLM, Sept 18 (Reuters) - ** Newspaper Dagens Nyheter reports Sweden has got information on an increased threat from Russia, citing 260 552418 from Russia-paper STOCKHOLM, Sept 18 (Reuters) - ** Newspaper Dagens Nyheter reports Sweden has got information on an increased threat from Russia , citing unnamed sources in the cabinet. ** Says that even those in the cabinet do not know exactly what the threat 260 552763 Istanbul Ataturk airport in June. Pro-Putin party wins Russian parliamentary election By Polina Devitt and Olga Sichkar MOSCOW/UFA, Russia , Sept 19 (Reuters) - Allies of Russian President Vladimir Putin comfortably won a parliamentary election, early results showed on Monday, but 260 552805 turnout suggested a softening of enthusiasm for the ruling elite 18 months before the next presidential election. The ruling United Russia party won 51 percent in Sunday's election, according to a preliminary central election commission tally after a quarter of the 260 552863 his popularity, to extend its dominance in the lower house of parliament, or Duma. An exit poll also had United Russia as the overwhelming winner. Putin, speaking to United Russia campaign staff a few minutes after polling stations closed on Sunday 260 552872 house of parliament, or Duma. An exit poll also had United Russia as the overwhelming winner. Putin, speaking to United Russia campaign staff a few minutes after polling stations closed on Sunday night, said the win showed voters still trusted the 260 552958 can say with certainty that the party has achieved a very good result; it's won," Putin said at the United Russia headquarters, where he arrived together with his ally, Dmitry Medvedev, who is prime minister and the party's leader. Alluding to 260 553024 there are lots of problems, lots of unresolved problems. Nevertheless, we have this result." Other parties trailed far behind United Russia . According to the incomplete official vote count, the populist LDPR party was in second place with 15.1 percent, the Communists 260 553057 in second place with 15.1 percent, the Communists were in third on 14.9 percent and the left-of-centre Just Russia party was fourth with 6.4 percent. All three of those parties tend to vote with United Russia on crunch issues 260 553074 of-centre Just Russia party was fourth with 6.4 percent. All three of those parties tend to vote with United Russia on crunch issues in parliament, and avoid direct criticism of Putin. In the last election for the Duma, in 2011 260 553096 crunch issues in parliament, and avoid direct criticism of Putin. In the last election for the Duma, in 2011, United Russia won 49 percent of the vote. There were some reports of voting irregularities. Reuters reporters at one polling station in 260 553122 vote. There were some reports of voting irregularities. Reuters reporters at one polling station in the Mordovia region of central Russia witnessed several people casting their ballot, then coming back later and voting again. Election chiefs said were was so far 260 553326 I didn't vote for anyone: I don't play with assholes," he said. Commenting on the turnout, Putin, at the United Russia campaign HQ, said it was "not as high as we saw in previous election campaigns, but it is high." REFLECTED 260 553349 said it was "not as high as we saw in previous election campaigns, but it is high." REFLECTED GLORY United Russia benefits from its association with 63-year-old Putin, who after 17 years in power as either president or prime 260 553487 pensioner in the city of Saransk, 600 km (375 miles) south-east of Moscow, said he had voted for United Russia "because it is strong and powerful." Putin has said it is too early to say if he will go for 260 554093 Minister Jean-Marc Ayrault on Sunday blamed Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's regime for undermining the ceasefire deal brokered by Russia and the United States, and said the agreement must be salvaged "at all costs." "We must not forget that it 260 554228 to this agreement and keep it alive at all costs", he said. After months of negotiations, the United States and Russia reached the agreement on September 9 that calls for a ceasefire, the delivery of aid and the joint targeting of 260 554285 on the brink of collapse on Sunday when rebel-held districts of Aleppo came under a barrage of air strikes. Russia , Syria's main ally, accused the United States of endangering the deal after a US-led coalition strike that killed dozens 260 554444 opposition's last foothold in Homs city, piled more pressure on the widely violated ceasefire brokered by the United States and Russia that has been in effect since last Monday. The government has been seeking to conclude local agreements with rebels in 260 559372 morning by one neighbor who smelt a strange odour emanating from the house, police said. Search Keywords: Short link: Related Russia votes in parliamentary polls with Putin secure President Vladimir Putin's ruling United Russia party on Sunday cruised to an easy 260 559385 police said. Search Keywords: Short link: Related Russia votes in parliamentary polls with Putin secure President Vladimir Putin's ruling United Russia party on Sunday cruised to an easy victory at parliamentary elections, exit polls showed, despite the longest economic crisis of 260 559525 it won," Putin said after the vote. "The situation is tough and difficult but the people still voted for United Russia ." State pollster VTsIOM put the ruling United Russia on 44.5 percent of the vote, ahead of the ultra-nationalist Liberal 260 559533 situation is tough and difficult but the people still voted for United Russia." State pollster VTsIOM put the ruling United Russia on 44.5 percent of the vote, ahead of the ultra-nationalist Liberal Democratic Party on 15.3 percent, the Communists on 260 559558 the vote, ahead of the ultra-nationalist Liberal Democratic Party on 15.3 percent, the Communists on 14.9 and A Just Russia on 8.1. Those four parties -- which made up the last parliament and all back the Kremlin -- were the only ones 260 559622 of the deputies are being elected on a constituency basis after a change to the election law. So far United Russia has won 66 out the 76 single candidate seats that have been counted so far, the electoral commission said. The 260 559647 the 76 single candidate seats that have been counted so far, the electoral commission said. The overall tally for United Russia could be down slightly on the 49 percent they claimed in 2011 but Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev said that party 260 559734 to previous election campaigns but it is high," Putin said. Sunday's election follows a tumultuous few years that have seen Russia seize the Crimea peninsula from Ukraine, plunge into its worst standoff with the West since the Cold War and start 260 560831 import regulations to state that the country would no longer accept any amount of ergot, a decision that will hurt Russia , Egypt's number one wheat supplier Egypt will send a technical delegation to Russia at the end of September from the 260 560844 of ergot, a decision that will hurt Russia, Egypt's number one wheat supplier Egypt will send a technical delegation to Russia at the end of September from the ministries of trade and agriculture to discuss the temporary ban by Russia on 260 560863 to Russia at the end of September from the ministries of trade and agriculture to discuss the temporary ban by Russia on the import of Egyptian agricultural products, Egypt's Minister of Trade and Industry Tarek Kabil announced Saturday night after meeting 260 560974 would no longer accept any amount of ergot a toxic fungus in its imported wheat, a decision that will hurt Russia , Egypt's number one wheat supplier. In the past, Egypt accepted imported wheat with a maximum of 0.05 percent ergot fungus 260 561078 Egyptian trade minister said in his statement, adding that citrus makes up 30 percent of Egyptian agricultural products exported to Russia . According to Kabil, Egyptian agricultural exports to Russian are valued at $350 million annually. Vegetables and fruits are the number 260 561102 Egyptian agricultural exports to Russian are valued at $350 million annually. Vegetables and fruits are the number one export to Russia from Egypt, with exports increasing in 2015/2016 following Russian restrictions on Turkish imports. Egypt is considered the world's largest 260 561157 to the UN's Food and Agriculture Organisation. According to an official Egyptian report issued in July, Egypt has imported from Russia 2,152,000 tonnes of wheat in the first six months of 2016. Search Keywords: Short link: In front of the home 260 574402 been admitted to the 92-Base Hospital. While Home Minister, Rajnath Singh has postponed his visit to the US and Russia in the wake of the terror attack, Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar and Army Chief Gen Dalbir Singh Suhag will arrive 260 574525 Jammu and Kashmir in mind and in the wake of the attack in Uri, I have postponed my visits to Russia and the US. He also said, I spoke to Governor (N.N. Vohra) and Chief Minister (Mehbooba Mufti) of Jammu and 260 577067 hour-long reviewed meeting convened in the wake of the Uri incident, Rajnath Singh, who postponed his scheduled visit to Russia and the United States, said that he has briefed Prime Minister Narendra Modi regarding the deliberations. The meeting was attended 260 580993 situation in the state following the attack. Union home minister Rajnath Singh after postponing his visit to the US and Russia in the wake of the terror attack held an emergency meeting in Delhi with top officials including National Security Advisor 260 581165 Jammu and Kashmir in mind and in the wake of the attack in Uri, I have postponed my visits to Russia and the US. Uris Army bases have been terror targets in the past. On December 5, 2014, six Pakistan-trained 260 591779 He said Ukraine should "not allow the enemy and state aggressor that stole Crimea to conduct illegal elections in Ukraine." Russia annexed Crimea in 2014 following the months of unrest that drove out Ukraine's Russia-friendly president. US jets had killed 260 591793 to conduct illegal elections in Ukraine." Russia annexed Crimea in 2014 following the months of unrest that drove out Ukraine's Russia -friendly president. US jets had killed more than 60 Syrian soldiers in four air strikes by two F-16s and 260 591888 military said the coalition stopped the attacks against what it had believed to be ISIS positions in northeast Syria after Russia informed it that Syrian military personnel and vehicles may have been hit. The United States relayed its "regret" through the 260 591979 that coalition aircraft would be operating in the strike area. The 15-member Security Council met on Saturday night after Russia demanded an emergency session to discuss the incident and accused the United States of jeopardizing the Syria deal. The US 260 592008 and accused the United States of jeopardizing the Syria deal. The US ambassador to the United Nations, Samantha Power, chastised Russia for the move. "Russia really needs to stop the cheap point scoring and the grandstanding and the stunts and focus 260 592012 States of jeopardizing the Syria deal. The US ambassador to the United Nations, Samantha Power, chastised Russia for the move. " Russia really needs to stop the cheap point scoring and the grandstanding and the stunts and focus on what matters, which 260 592229 quoted Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova as saying. Power said Zakharova should be embarassed by that claim. Churkin said Russia had no "specific evidence" of the United States colluding with ISIS terrorists. Zakharova said the strikes threatened to undermine the 260 592255 the United States colluding with ISIS terrorists. Zakharova said the strikes threatened to undermine the ceasefire in Syria brokered by Russia , which has been aiding Syria's President Bashar al-Assad in the civil war, and the United States, which has backed 260 592607 some districts have been entirely surrounded by ISIS since last year, with the airport providing their only external access. However, Russia and Syrian state media said the Syrian army later recaptured positions it had lost. The Observatory monitoring group said at 260 592656 Russian air strikes during that fighting. The incident also threatens to undermine proposed joint targeting by the United States and Russia of Islamic State and some other jihadist groups across Syria. Earlier on Saturday, Russia and Syrian rebels cast doubt over 260 592670 targeting by the United States and Russia of Islamic State and some other jihadist groups across Syria. Earlier on Saturday, Russia and Syrian rebels cast doubt over the prospects for the increasingly shaky ceasefire, with Moscow saying the situation was worsening 260 592848 believe is skewed against them, because it could relieve the dire humanitarian situation in besieged areas they control, and blamed Russia for undermining the truce. "The truce, as we have warned, and we told the (US) State Department - will not hold 260 592899 the continued presence of a UN aid convoy at the Turkish border awaiting permission to enter. Rebels have also accused Russia of using the ceasefire to give the Syrian army and allied Shi'ite militias a chance to regroup and deploy forces 260 592964 and rebel forces were supposed to pull back from the Castello Road which leads into besieged, insurgent-held eastern districts. Russia on Friday said the Syrian army had initially withdrawn but returned to its positions after being fired on by rebels 260 593996 since erupted on several fronts and besieged civilians are still waiting desperately for promised aid deliveries. The ceasefires co-sponsors, Russia and the United States, have traded accusations over the fraying deal, with relations strained even further after the US-led 260 606464 taken at a high-level meeting chaired by Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh, who had to cancel his visits to Russia and the US, starting Sunday. Keeping the situation of Jammu and Kashmir in mind and in the wake of the 260 611057 the annual meeting of the United Nations General Assembly. This violation comes amid heightening tensions between the United States and Russia after a raid by the American-led coalition killed dozens of Syrian soldiers on Saturday. The Russian defense ministry said 260 611169 of violating agreements that it would not target army positions. Churkin called the strike a "bad omen" for the U.S.- Russia deal to halt Syria's war, which has killed more than 300,000 people since it erupted in 2011. But U.S. Secretary 260 623990 LoC)," the sources added. In New Delhi, Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh is reported to have cancelled his visit to Russia and the US. He has called for a high-level meeting on Sunday to discuss the situation is Kashmir. Meanwhile 260 624479 who could have entered along the Salamabad Nallah into the town. The Home Minister has postponed his scheduled visit to Russia and the United States in the wake of the attack in Uri and the unrest in Jammu and Kashmir. Singh 260 624532 Mufti on the situation arising out of the terror strike in Uri. The Home Minister was scheduled to leave for Russia on Sunday night for a four-day bilateral visit and later to the US on 26 September for a six 260 624587 Jammu and Kashmir in mind and in the wake of terror attack in Uri, I have postponed my visits to Russia and the US," he said in a statement. The Home Minister said he has spoken to Governor N N Vohra 260 625177 Bureau, RA&W, Directors General of Military Operations and Military Intelligence. The Home Minister has already postponed his visit to Russia and the US in the wake of the deadly terror attack in Uri and the continuing unrest in the Kashmir 260 651046 reviews, follow GizBot on Twitter YouTube and also subscribe to our notification. Allow Notifications Spike in US Intel Ops Against Russia Signals Relations at 'Point of No Return Sputnik News 18:40 16.09.2016(updated 22:12 16.09.2016) On Wednesday, US media 260 651082 16.09.2016) On Wednesday, US media reported that America's intelligence agencies have expanded the scope and breadth of their operations against Russia to Cold War levels. Commenting on the news, Russian experts have said this is the clearest indication yet that Washington 260 651137 sources cited by the Washington Post confirmed that US intelligence agencies are in the process of expanding their operations against Russia to the largest levels since the Cold War. The "mobilization," involving the CIA, the NSA, and other intelligence services and 260 651175 intelligence services and assets, is seeing a shift of resources committed to terrorist threats and US war zones back to Russia . According to the paper's sources, while terror remains a major concern for US intelligence, Russia, for the first time since 260 651190 US war zones back to Russia. According to the paper's sources, while terror remains a major concern for US intelligence, Russia , for the first time since the collapse of the Soviet Union, has again become a top priority in the eyes 260 651239 the Director of National Intelligence. US intelligence agencies are now spending roughly 10% of its total $67.9 billion budget on Russia , that figure jumping substantially in the last two years, but still less than the 40% committed to watching the USSR 260 651377 outright enemy." "It's for this reason that the US is increasing military spending in those regions where a clash with Russia might occur," the expert said, speaking to the Svobodnaya Pressa news website. "The same goes for all kinds of American 260 651459 the Washington Post says that US intelligence agencies are spending upwards of 10% of their total budget for work against Russia , that is not really the case. Overall, the amounts spentare much greater." What's at stake, the analyst suggested, is "not 260 651485 case. Overall, the amounts spentare much greater." What's at stake, the analyst suggested, is "not only a question of deterring Russia ; Washington is looking much further. In effect, they are preparing for a direct armed confrontation, even though a military conflict 260 651530 end in itself." "The calculation is simple: if, as during the Cold War, the policy of containment and pressure on Russia bears fruit without an armed intervention, that will be a victory for the US.This is the scenario Washington would be 260 651686 analyst emphasized. This includes know-how in so-called color revolutions. As to the intensification of US intelligence activities against Russia , Ermakov believes that it signals that the deterioration of Russian-US relations have passed a "point of no return. [It 260 651778 there isn't a struggle going on among the US political establishment regarding what course the next president will have toward Russia , the analyst added. Asked how Russia might respond to the growing US threat, Ermakov suggested that it's necessary, first and 260 651784 among the US political establishment regarding what course the next president will have toward Russia, the analyst added. Asked how Russia might respond to the growing US threat, Ermakov suggested that it's necessary, first and foremost, for some elements of the 260 651818 and foremost, for some elements of the Russian political elite, particularly its liberal wing, to break with the illusion that Russia has "done something wrong," and that "if we agree to a compromise with the US now, everything will calm down 260 651882 sides have presented each other with a whole list of charges; Western countries have shifted to a serious stance against Russia in all directions, a process which has gained its own momentum." For example, the analyst noted, "perhaps someone thinks that 260 651918 noted, "perhaps someone thinks that the anti-Russian doping scandals in the Rio Olympics and Paralympics, or the accusations against Russia for hacking attacks, are just an unfortunate coincidence. This is a profound mistake. These events are links in one chain 260 651948 is a profound mistake. These events are links in one chain. They are designed to legitimize a global image of Russia as an enemy whose aggression must be repelled" Accordingly, Ermakov argued, the Russian response must be constitute "work in all 260 651980 the Russian response must be constitute "work in all directions, not just in strengthening our military." For instance, he noted, Russia do everything it can to remind Europe that a war with Russia, even a localized one, would be absolutely catastrophic 260 651992 in strengthening our military." For instance, he noted, Russia do everything it can to remind Europe that a war with Russia , even a localized one, would be absolutely catastrophic for the continent. "We must try to convince the Europeans that it's 260 652221 noted, "the escalation of US intelligence activity can only offer a partial result. The US will have more facts on Russia , but they will not be able to interpret and analyze them. Preparing competent analysts on Russia is possible, but it 260 652237 have more facts on Russia, but they will not be able to interpret and analyze them. Preparing competent analysts on Russia is possible, but it can't happen quickly." The main question, according to Alexandrov, is whether the US will have enough 260 652317 sensitive information, and keep an eye on would-be US agents seeking to destabilize the country. Most importantly, Alexandrov noted, Russia must understand "that US intelligence services do not only collect information, but also carry out operations, including political operations, to 260 652744 to NATO ministerial-level talks in October, he added. The topics of discussion tomorrow are to include Afghanistan, Iraq, Syria, Russia , mass migration, instability on the alliance's eastern and southern flanks, and the threat of terrorism, Koster said, adding that robust 260 652847 Gen. Denis Mercier, NATO's supreme allied commander for transformation. NEWS LETTER Join the GlobalSecurity.org mailing list Enter Your Email Address Russia to Supply 12 Mi-35M Helicopters to Nigeria by 2018 Sputnik News 15:28 16.09.2016(updated 15:39 16.09.2016) Russia 260 652867 Russia to Supply 12 Mi-35M Helicopters to Nigeria by 2018 Sputnik News 15:28 16.09.2016(updated 15:39 16.09.2016) Russia will deliver 12 multipurpose Mi-35 helicopters to Nigeria by 2018. JOHANNESBURG (Sputnik) Russia will deliver 12 multipurpose Mi-35 260 652881 28 16.09.2016(updated 15:39 16.09.2016) Russia will deliver 12 multipurpose Mi-35 helicopters to Nigeria by 2018. JOHANNESBURG (Sputnik) Russia will deliver 12 multipurpose Mi-35 helicopters to Nigeria by 2018 as the African country is carrying out the modernization 260 655538 United Kingdom. NEWS LETTER Join the GlobalSecurity.org mailing list Enter Your Email Address Scaparrotti: NATO Needs 'Position of Strength' for Russia By Lisa Ferdinando DoD News, Defense Media Activity SPLIT, Croatia, Sept. 18, 2016 NATO needs to approach Russia from a 260 655556 Strength' for Russia By Lisa Ferdinando DoD News, Defense Media Activity SPLIT, Croatia, Sept. 18, 2016 NATO needs to approach Russia from a "position of strength," while keeping the channels open for discussions and possible collaboration, the alliance's supreme allied commander 260 655649 you from this conference that they recognize Russia's a challenge in many areas," he said. However, opportunities to collaborate with Russia do exist, Scaparrotti noted. For example, he said, the United States and Russia brokered a ceasefire in Syria and a 260 655662 he said. However, opportunities to collaborate with Russia do exist, Scaparrotti noted. For example, he said, the United States and Russia brokered a ceasefire in Syria and a joint U.S.-Russian operations center could be established to coordinate information in the 260 655790 Corps Gen. Joe Dunford, led the U.S. delegation at the NATO Military Committee Conference. Pragmatic, But Firm in Dealing with Russia Gen. Petr Pavel of the Czech Republic, the chairman of the NATO Military Committee, said alliance members must stay "pragmatic 260 655820 of the NATO Military Committee, said alliance members must stay "pragmatic," but also "firm," in their principles in dealing with Russia . "We simply cannot talk about and think about Russia in black-and-white format," he told reporters, echoing that there 260 655829 stay "pragmatic," but also "firm," in their principles in dealing with Russia. "We simply cannot talk about and think about Russia in black-and-white format," he told reporters, echoing that there are areas of opportunity with Moscow. "The fact that 260 655855 he told reporters, echoing that there are areas of opportunity with Moscow. "The fact that we have different foundations with Russia , we have different views on many things, doesn't mean that we can entirely exclude any cooperation with Russia," he said 260 655873 foundations with Russia, we have different views on many things, doesn't mean that we can entirely exclude any cooperation with Russia ," he said. Areas of mutual concern include fighting terrorism and ending the suffering in Syria, Pavel said, even though Russian 260 655995 helps us to think about not only the region itself, but where the linkages are globally," he said. The challenges -- Russia , refugees and extremism -- have impacts throughout Europe and beyond, Scaparrotti said, adding that he was encouraged by what he heard 260 657527 Ecological Environment Korean Central News Agency of DPRK via Korea News Service (KNS) Pyongyang, September 17 (KCNA) -- Relevant organs of Russia , China and Japan officially confirmed that the DPRK's nuclear warhead explosion test did not have any adverse impact on ecological 260 657581 Russian Federation said that the DPRK's nuclear warhead explosion test did not have any adverse impact on the environment of Russia as far as radioactivity is concerned. A spokesman for the Hydro-meteorological Bureau of the Maritime Territorial Region said that 260 658359 their hostility]." NEWS LETTER Join the GlobalSecurity.org mailing list Enter Your Email Address Israel to 'Spy on the Middle East, Russia and China' With US-Funded Satellite Sputnik News 17:02 16.09.2016(updated 17:03 16.09.2016) On Tuesday, Israel launched into 260 658424 East; however experts tell Sputnik that the Israeli space program, which is financed by the US, is also aimed at Russia and even China. On September 13, Israel's Ministry of defense and Israel Aerospace Industries Ltd. (IAI) manufacturer launched Shavit2 rocket 260 658685 not only the Middle Eastern countries, such as Iran, Syria and Iraq, but also in countries farther afield, such as Russia and China," he said. The expert noted that such actions contradict international laws and norms which specify that the use 260 659986 expected to see the continued domination of the State Duma by parties that support President Vladimir Putin. Russia's governing United Russia party and three other parties that rarely defy the Kremlin are widely expected to keep their leading positions in the 260 660123 225 being contested in races held in specific districts. National surveys in recent weeks have shown the pro-Kremlin United Russia with support of around 50 percent of likely voters, which would be enough to maintain its absolute majority. But opinion 260 660214 correspondent Tom Balmforth outside a polling station in Moscow why she intended to vote for the ruling party. "What United Russia promises, United Russia does," she said. "I'm a pensioner and I can say that what they promised, they have done 260 660217 outside a polling station in Moscow why she intended to vote for the ruling party. "What United Russia promises, United Russia does," she said. "I'm a pensioner and I can say that what they promised, they have done." However, Karina Mishulina 260 660559 Administration told the AFP news agency. Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev, a loyal supporter of Putin, is the head of United Russia , which holds 238 of the 450 seats in the outgoing Duma. United Russia also has controlling majorities in Russia's regional 260 660572 of Putin, is the head of United Russia, which holds 238 of the 450 seats in the outgoing Duma. United Russia also has controlling majorities in Russia's regional parliaments. A total of 14 parties are taking part in the elections. The 260 660598 Russia's regional parliaments. A total of 14 parties are taking part in the elections. The Communist Party, the A Just Russia party, and the ultranationalist Liberal Democratic Party of Russia are also considered to be loyal to the Kremlin and its 260 660607 taking part in the elections. The Communist Party, the A Just Russia party, and the ultranationalist Liberal Democratic Party of Russia are also considered to be loyal to the Kremlin and its policies. Golos and the independent Levada Center polling agency 260 660651 labeled "foreign agents," seriously hampering their work, some of which pointed to a recent decline in the popularity of United Russia . International observers monitoring the vote are to present their preliminary post-election statement at a news conference in Moscow on 260 660693 19. With reporting by RFE/RL's Tom Balmforth in Moscow, Robert Coalson, AFP, AP, and Interfax Source: http://www.rferl.org/content/ russia -duma- elections-voting-putin/27997462.html Copyright (c) 2016. RFE/RL, Inc. Reprinted with the permission of Radio Free Europe 260 660747 GlobalSecurity.org mailing list Enter Your Email Address Russian Nuclear Doctrine Unchanged Despite Escalation Claims - Official Sputnik News 02:48 17.09.2016 Russia has stressed to its four Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) nuclear state partners that claims of it lowering its threshold for 260 660877 confidence building measures, transparency and the peaceful use of nuclear energy. The five countries, known as the P5 group, include Russia , the United States, the United Kingdom, France and China. The international NPT treaty took effect in 1970 and has been 260 660982 least," Leontyev said. The document envisions the hypothetical use of nuclear weapons in two cases, one being an attack against Russia with the use of nuclear weapons and another being large-scale aggression with the use of conventional weapons that would 260 661047 implied," he added. The comments come as a rebuke to several claims previously made by NATO officials with regard to Russia allegedly modernizing its nuclear forces. Throughout 2015, a number of NATO diplomats and US military experts drew attention to Russia's 260 661175 interests can be anything defined as such by the United States, including the global economy and international laws, he emphasized. Russia will use the upcoming P5 meeting on October 6 to raise issues including the United States modernizing its tactical warheads 260 661370 to form part of the European missile shield and be armed with land-based Standard Missile-3 (SM-3) interceptors. Russia has repeatedly objected to the construction of the shield as it is a threat to its strategic deterrent. DISARMAMENT At 260 661490 attempts do not promote eliminating nuclear weapons, instead only deepening the rift between nuclear and non-nuclear countries, Leontyev added. Russia and the United States, which together hold almost 90 percent of the world's operational nuclear arsenals, are bound by the 260 661531 New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START) which lasts until 2021 and stipulates that both sides cut their stockpiles by half. Russia did not receive any official initiatives from the United States on renewing the treaty, but will consider them should Washington 260 661712 Leontyev said. OCTOBER The upcoming P5 talks should also be broader and include political as well as military specialists as Russia plans to bring up a lot of issues, Leontyev stated. According to the official, Russia plans to bring up a 260 661727 well as military specialists as Russia plans to bring up a lot of issues, Leontyev stated. According to the official, Russia plans to bring up a number of issues related to US missile defense, nuclear weapons in Europe and NATO deployment 260 661779 require the presence of not only our political specialists, but also the military ones," he said. SANCTIONS Sanctions imposed against Russia by the United States in the wake of Crimea's reunification with Russia are harming cooperation in the control of weapons 260 661791 military ones," he said. SANCTIONS Sanctions imposed against Russia by the United States in the wake of Crimea's reunification with Russia are harming cooperation in the control of weapons, the official stressed. Relations between Moscow and Washington soured in 2014 after 260 661824 between Moscow and Washington soured in 2014 after the overwhelming majority of the Crimean population voted to leave Ukraine for Russia , prompting the United States, the European Union and their allies to impose sanctions on Russia. "They [Washington] seemingly say that 260 661839 voted to leave Ukraine for Russia, prompting the United States, the European Union and their allies to impose sanctions on Russia . "They [Washington] seemingly say that they are ready [to discuss arms control]. But how can defense issues be discussed without 260 661918 reminded of a Russian-proposed convention aimed at preventing the weapons from getting into the hands of terrorists. In August, Russia presented an updated draft of its convention on the fight against biological and chemical terrorism to the UN Disarmament Conference 260 662002 convention is vital in the light of chemical attacks by Daesh (IS) militant group in Syria, which is outlawed in Russia , the United States and many other countries. The UN Security Council's Resolution 1540 of 2004, which bounds member states to 260 662237 upper house in one day last June. Despite the presence of three blocs in nominal opposition to Putin's ruling United Russia party, most of the measures passed nearly unanimously. Welcome to what the Kremlin calls "managed democracy," a system that simulates 260 662612 in loosely defined "political activities." Levada representatives say their troubles began only after opinion polls showed support for Putin's United Russia party ebbing. The "foreign agent" label prevents it from conducting research into Sunday's vote. Still, most analysts expect United Russia 260 662632 Russia party ebbing. The "foreign agent" label prevents it from conducting research into Sunday's vote. Still, most analysts expect United Russia to retain its grip on power. Despite an economy struggling with Western sanctions over the annexation of Crimea and low 260 662992 a Kremlin plan most expect to work beautifully. NEWS LETTER Join the GlobalSecurity.org mailing list Enter Your Email Address US, Russia Disagree on Who's Thwarting Aid for Aleppo By Steve Herman September 17, 2016 Officials in Washington and Moscow on Friday 260 663308 a meeting on Syria that was scheduled for late Friday. The cancellation came at the request of the U.S. and Russia . Under the cease-fire agreement Kerry and Lavrov announced in Geneva a week ago, hostilities should have paused Monday (the 260 663362 for humanitarian aid to flow unhindered into Syria. Starting next Monday if those conditions are met the United States and Russia are to begin joint coordination of airstrikes against the Islamic State and Jabhat Fatah al-Sham, formerly known as the 260 663449 to his National Security Council that "the United States will not proceed with the next steps in the arrangement with Russia until we see seven continuous days of reduced violence and sustained humanitarian access." If the deal does falter, Kirby told 260 663679 support of Turkish warplanes and tanks. Political transition It is hoped that the truce forged by the United States and Russia will clear the way for negotiations about a political transition in Syria. But rebel leaders say they expect the cease 260 663716 they expect the cease-fire to collapse and do not believe Syrian President Bashar al-Assad or his foreign backers, Russia and Iran want to negotiate a political settlement. "The armed groups on the ground are still discussing what they should 260 663816 Sept. 16 (Xinhua)-- The Syrian government troops alone are observing a ceasefire agreement in the war-torn country brokered by Russia and the United States, the Russian Defense Ministry said Friday. "All attempts by our American partners to show the world 260 663990 the ceasefire agreement 144 times since it took effect, including 39 times in the past 24 hours, Poznikhir said. However, Russia is ready to extend the Syrian ceasefire regime for 72 hours as part of Geneva accords despite numerous violations, he 260 664141 not to let humanitarian aid into the eastern part of the city," a ministry statement said. The United States and Russia announced on Saturday a landmark agreement on a week-long nationwide ceasefire in Syria from Monday. NEWS LETTER Join the 260 664426 U.S. President Barack Obama warned that the United States may walk away from a Syrian cease-fire deal reached with Russia last week unless Syria allows humanitarian aid to reach needy people. After Obama met with his national security team on 260 664496 critical humanitarian aid." . Obama "emphasized that the United States will not proceed with the next steps in the arrangement with Russia until we see seven continuous days of reduced violence and sustained humanitarian access," the White House said. The president's statement 260 664624 Repeated" delays in allowing the convoys the aid to enter the country have been "unacceptable," Kerry said. The ultimatum to Russia and Syria came at the same time the United States and Russia abruptly cancelled a scheduled United Nations Security Council 260 664636 have been "unacceptable," Kerry said. The ultimatum to Russia and Syria came at the same time the United States and Russia abruptly cancelled a scheduled United Nations Security Council meeting on the Syrian cease-fire deal on September 16 and as 260 664895 tanks, armored vehicles, and artillery to their original positions because they were being shelled by opposition groups. While he said Russia is ready to extend the cease-fire for another 72 hours if the United States agrees, Poznikhir returned some rhetorical 260 665003 under their control to rigorously carry out the September 9 agreement," he said. Sharp disagreements between the United States and Russia also emerged over the decision to cancel the UN meeting on the cease-fire deal on September 16. Moscow's UN 260 665087 Churkin said. The U.S. mission to the UN said it called off the meeting because it could not agree with Russia on a way to brief the council that would "not compromise the operational security of the arrangement." "We believe the 260 665466 the Six-Day War of 1967. NEWS LETTER Join the GlobalSecurity.org mailing list Enter Your Email Address US Ambassador Rips Russia for Calling UN Session on Syria By VOA News September 17, 2016 The U.S. ambassador to the United Nations blasted 260 665487 for Calling UN Session on Syria By VOA News September 17, 2016 The U.S. ambassador to the United Nations blasted Russia for calling the U.N. Security Council into emergency session late Saturday to review an apparently errant U.S. bombing run that 260 665699 Council action. "Imagine how often the council would be meeting if we were to call an emergency meeting each time Russia or Syria bombed a hospital" in the war-ravaged country, Power said. "Russia never calls for Security Council consultations about 260 665712 to call an emergency meeting each time Russia or Syria bombed a hospital" in the war-ravaged country, Power said. " Russia never calls for Security Council consultations about these practices." Russia sees US 'demagoguery' Russia's U.N. ambassador, Vitaly Churkin, said Power's 260 665722 bombed a hospital" in the war-ravaged country, Power said. "Russia never calls for Security Council consultations about these practices." Russia sees US 'demagoguery' Russia's U.N. ambassador, Vitaly Churkin, said Power's angry words were "demagoguery of the highest order." Churkin said 260 665961 President Bashar al-Assad to stop bombing moderate opposition groups that are party to the cessation of hostilities. Warning to Russia Security Council members gathered several hours after the reports that U.S. warplanes had struck the Syrian forces near the Deir 260 666539 Besheer contributed to this report from the United Nations. NEWS LETTER Join the GlobalSecurity.org mailing list Enter Your Email Address Russia , U.S. Tensions Spill Over At UN Security Council Meeting September 18, 2016 by RFE/RL Tensions between Russian and U.S 260 666628 September 17 -- protesting U.S. Ambassador Samantha Power's description of Russia's call for the meeting as "a stunt." Meanwhile, Power accused Russia of a "cynical and hypocritical' attempt at "cheap point scoring" and "grandstanding" by calling for the emergency session. She said 260 666675 with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's regime in order to push for peace. Power said Washington was investigating claims by Russia and Damascus that U.S. air strikes killed scores of Syrian government troops in the east of the country. She said 260 666721 did, indeed, strike Syrian military personnel, that was not our intention. And we of course regret the loss of life." Russia said U.S. air strikes on September 17 killed at least 62 Syrian government soldiers and helped Islamic State militants seize 260 666778 air strikes left "a very big question mark" over the future of a September 12 cease-fire deal brokered by Russia and the United States that is aimed at restarting Syria's peace process. The deal includes a fragile nationwide truce, improved 260 666812 deal includes a fragile nationwide truce, improved humanitarian aid access, and joint military targeting of banned Islamic militant groups by Russia and the United States. Churkin said U.S. forces could have held off on air strikes near Deir al-Zor for 260 666863 start joint military cooperation, instead of carrying out what he called a "reckless" operation. But a Pentagon spokesman said that Russia had not expressed any concerns when initially informed that coalition forces would be operating in the area. Earlier, Russian Foreign 260 667092 the incident "became possible because the United States does not know the situation and does not want to coordinate with Russia on fighting against terrorist groups in Syrian territory." Syria called the air strikes a "serious and blatant attack on Syria 260 667129 blatant attack on Syria and its military," and "firm proof" of U.S. support for IS militants "and other terrorist groups." Russia and the United States have criticized each other for not following through on agreements that are part of the September 260 667168 the September 12 cease-fire deal. With reporting by Reuters, AP, AFP, dpa, TASS, and Interfax Source: http://www.rferl.org/content/ russia -us-syria-unsc-/27997902.html Copyright (c) 2016. RFE/RL, Inc. Reprinted with the permission of Radio Free Europe/Radio 260 667208 Radio Liberty, 1201 Connecticut Ave., N.W. Washington DC 20036. NEWS LETTER Join the GlobalSecurity.org mailing list Enter Your Email Address Russia : Strikes On Syrian Troops Threaten Cease-Fire Plan September 18, 2016 by RFE/RL Russia's Foreign Ministry has responded angrily 260 667255 Army forces, calling them "on the boundary between criminal negligence and direct connivance" with Islamic State militants. The incident, which Russia said killed 62 Syrian soldiers, sparked an angry exchange between diplomats at the United Nations. It also threatened to further 260 667445 denunciation from the U.S. ambassador at the United Nations. Later, Russia's U.N. representative Vitaly Churkin also downplayed that accusation, saying Russia had no "specific evidence" of the U.S. colluding with Islamic State militants. Based on reporting by Reuters, AP, TASS, and 260 667471 the U.S. colluding with Islamic State militants. Based on reporting by Reuters, AP, TASS, and Interfax Source: http://www.rferl.org/content/ russia -u-s-strikes-syria-troops- cease-fire/27998319.html Copyright (c) 2016. RFE/RL, Inc. Reprinted with the permission of 260 668522 Kurdish region. NEWS LETTER Join the GlobalSecurity.org mailing list Enter Your Email Address 'British military incapable of defending country against Russia ' Iran Press TV Sat Sep 17, 2016 1:18PM The United Kingdom would not be able to confront serious military 260 668545 TV Sat Sep 17, 2016 1:18PM The United Kingdom would not be able to confront serious military powers, like Russia , in the event of a conventional conflict, a former senior commander has warned. General Richard Barrons, who was head of 260 668746 years, described that the army is not equipped to fight a major power, adding that it is significantly outgunned by Russia . He argued that small numbers of hugely expensive pieces of military equipment that make the UK's military capabilities are "extremely 260 668937 September 18th. Our position on Crimea is clear: the peninsula remains an integral part of Ukraine. Crimea-related sanctions against Russia will remain until Russia returns control of Crimea to Ukraine. We also continue to be deeply concerned about the humanitarian 260 668941 on Crimea is clear: the peninsula remains an integral part of Ukraine. Crimea-related sanctions against Russia will remain until Russia returns control of Crimea to Ukraine. We also continue to be deeply concerned about the humanitarian situation in Crimea, including 260 669022 The U.S. says it will not recognize the outcome of Russian parliamentary elections planned for Crimea Sunday, the first since Russia annexed the Ukrainian peninsula in 2014. "The United States does not recognize the legitimacy, and will not recognize the outcome 260 669081 Department spokesman John Kirby said in a statement. "The peninsula remains an integral part of Ukraine. Crimea-related sanctions against Russia will remain until Russia returns control of Crimea to Ukraine," the statement said. "We also continue to be deeply concerned 260 669085 said in a statement. "The peninsula remains an integral part of Ukraine. Crimea-related sanctions against Russia will remain until Russia returns control of Crimea to Ukraine," the statement said. "We also continue to be deeply concerned about the humanitarian situation 260 669211 Grads (cluster-fired rockets) tomorrow." They also chanted, "Freedom to prisoners of the Kremlin," and, "There will be no elections." Russia annexed Crimea in March 2014, following a local referendum the U.N. General Assembly nearly unanimously called illegal. Russian President Vladimir 260 692583 reviews at the time pointed, because of the quality of the film. It is 2016, and Edward Snowden is in Russia , living under asylum for leaking thousands of classified documents that revealed the NSAs (National Security Agency, an intelligence outfit whose 260 694157 the base. Defence minister Manohar Parrikar said he will visit Uri and home minister Rajnath Singh cancelled scheduled trips to Russia and the United States and called an emergency meeting. Army chief Dalbir Singh and northern command head DS Hooda also 260 694187 Army chief Dalbir Singh and northern command head DS Hooda also rushed to Uri. Read: Uri terror attack: Rajnath postpones Russia , US visits; calls emergency meeting The attack is likely to further roil Kashmir that army sources say has seen scores 260 696920 Parrikar would go to J-K to take stock of the situation. Home minister Rajnath Singh cancelled his visit to Russia and the US and reviewed the situation in Delhi. It is a proxy war. A country that is Pakistan is 260 699959 proof. Aim 2 make it so but essence in reaction. Hum honge KAMYAAB! Can v hold comments. Read | Rajnath postpones Russia , US visits after Uri attack; calls emergency meeting SHARE THIS ARTICLE ON The gunning down of four Jaish-e-Mohammad 260 700333 has spoken to political and military leadership and instructed senior officials to monitor the situation after cancelling planned trips to Russia and the United States Militants attacked an Indian Army brigade headquarters in Jammu and Kashmirs Uri on Sunday, killing 17 260 702526 Of the 6 injured, one is in a critical condition. 8:10am: Home minister Rajnath Singh postpones his visit to Russia and US because of Kashmir encounter. Keeping the situation of Jammu and Kashmir in mind and in the wake of 260 702557 Jammu and Kashmir in mind and in the wake of terror attack in Uri, I have postponed my visits to Russia and the USA Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) September 18, 2016 8:00am: Armys special forces had airdropped in Uri where the 260 703881 blaze that broke out shortly after the encounter began in makeshift tents used by personnel in transit. Read | Rajnath postpones Russia , US visits after Uri attack; holds emergency meeting Defence minister Manohar Parrikar said on Saturday that Delhi chief minister Arvind 260 705035 attack that also left four militants dead and scores of soldiers injured. Singh was scheduled to leave for trips to Russia and the US which he postponed following the attack. SHARE THIS ARTICLE ON Pakistan on Sunday refuted as unfounded and 260 706780 Kashmir at UN. Should make some heads roll. - M Syed (@seenmeme) September 18, 2016 Read | Uri terror attack: Rajnath postpones Russia , US visits; calls emergency meeting Heavily armed militants attacked an army base in north Kashmir early Sunday and killed 17 260 707191 Manohar Parrikar visited Srinagar for a meeting with top army commanders and home minister Rajnath Singh cancelled scheduled trips to Russia and the United States. Army chief Dalbir Singh and northern command head DS Hooda also rushed to Uri. The attack 260 709836 The author tweets as @SushilAaron ) SHARE THIS ARTICLE ON Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday postponed his scheduled visit to Russia and the United States in the wake of the attack in Uri and the unrest in Jammu and Kashmir and 260 709938 MHA & MoD officials to attend pic.twitter.com/QZSTJo3vvL ANI (@ANI_news) September 18, 2016 The home minister was scheduled to leave for Russia on Sunday night for a four-day bilateral visit and later to the US on September 26 for a six 260 709993 Jammu and Kashmir in mind and in the wake of terror attack in Uri, I have postponed my visits to Russia and the US, he said in a statement in New Delhi. I have given instructions to home secretary (Rajiv Mehrishi 260 719042 surrounding it to see if any lessons can be learned. The 15-member Security Council met on Saturday night after Russia demanded an emergency session to discuss the incident and accused the United States of jeopardising the Syria deal. The US 260 719071 and accused the United States of jeopardising the Syria deal. The US ambassador to the United Nations, Samantha Power, chastised Russia for the move. Russia really needs to stop the cheap point scoring and the grandstanding and the stunts and focus 260 719075 States of jeopardising the Syria deal. The US ambassador to the United Nations, Samantha Power, chastised Russia for the move. Russia really needs to stop the cheap point scoring and the grandstanding and the stunts and focus on what matters, which 260 719234 foreign ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova as saying. She said the strikes threatened to undermine the ceasefire in Syria brokered by Russia , which has been aiding Syrias President Bashar al-Assad in the civil war, and the United States, which has backed 260 724098 since erupted on several fronts and besieged civilians are still waiting desperately for promised aid deliveries. The ceasefires co-sponsors, Russia and the United States, have traded accusations over the fraying deal, with relations strained even further after the US-led 260 724499 again called on Washington to force Syrian rebels to sign on to the truce, warning that otherwise, the realisation of Russia -US agreements... could be put in danger. An emergency UN Security Council meeting called by Moscow to discuss the attack 260 724531 Council meeting called by Moscow to discuss the attack ended early on Saturday after an exchange between the US and Russia reminiscent of Cold War-era verbal jousting. US ambassador Samantha Power said Washington regretted the loss of life, but that 260 724589 violating agreements that it would not target Syrian army positions. He called the strike a bad omen for the US- Russia deal on halting the war in Syria, which has killed more than 300,000 people since it erupted in March 2011 260 724799 regime groups to band together in a single organisation. Such a merger would throw a major wrench in the US- Russia deal, which foresaw cooperation between the two world powers against jihadist groups, including Fateh al-Sham as well as IS 260 730626 chance for prosperity is looking toward Europe. He built his fortune working for Gazprom, first in Armenia and then in Russia . He was CEO of Gazprom's Armenian subsidiary, ArmRosGazprom, from 2001 to 2010. He left the Yerevan mayor's post in December 260 730677 Moscow. He has been deputy general director of Gazprom Mezhregiongaz since November 2012. With his continued career success tied to Russia , Karapetyan is unlikely to take any steps as prime minister to move Armenia away from its dependence on Moscow. Advertisement 260 738808 of Photography, Sean Bobbitt, to eat the dinner we made." Advertisement The Syrian ceasefire deal concluded by the US and Russia will be present at the UN General Assembly summit attended by world leaders next week. Aleppo will also be present 260 739295 will benefit as the US helps destroy their foes, and this explains why they rushed to welcome the deal that Russia told them is in their interests. For its part, the Syrian opposition's survival is once again on the line, and 260 739368 are in need for an exit strategy from their predicament, and to avoid being dragged to a deeper quagmire, especially Russia and Iran. It will be the political process and its outcome that will determine whether the truce and the deal 260 739397 and its outcome that will determine whether the truce and the deal will collapse or not. If the axis of Russia , Iran, Assad use the temporary truce and deal to seek victory on the basis of victor and vanquished, then the 260 739454 may want to benefit from a humanitarian truce to regroup, and therefore, it is the duty of the US and Russia to plan for contingencies. Some say the truce's collapse Is inevitable because of the multiplicity of the agendas of the 260 740193 is a grand deal to end the war in Syria, as part of the grand deals between the US and Russia and in the region, however, all of this appears unlikely to happen today. http://www.alhayat.com/m/opinion/174027061 The Boston 260 745473 the European Union -- the second pillar of the West. I also examine the "pivots to Asia" of countries such as Russia and Turkey, as well as parts of Latin America and Africa. Advertisement I conclude that Easternisation is currently destabilizing the 260 751984 attend a meeting with members of the Presidential Council for Civil Society and Human Rights at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia People news in pictures 30 September 2015 Former Mrs America Lisa Christie, who alleges misconduct by Bill Cosby, holds up 260 763235 rights abuses, could be praised in a similar way. Ms Jamess first interview as leader of the party came as Russia headed to the polls, in an election expected to grant Mr Putin another five years in office. UK news in 260 765111 a human being. Mr Trump has repeatedly praised the Russian ruler, saying he was doing a great job at rebuilding Russia and claiming: I think Id get along very well with Vladimir Putin. Sign up to our Evening Headlines email for 260 783506 in close proximity, but coalition forces would not intentionally strike a known Syrian military unit," a State Department official said. Russia , a close ally and military backer of the Syrian government, asked for an emergency council meeting at the United Nations 260 783567 action with Moscow in Syria's civil war. US envoy to the UN Samantha Power criticised the call on Saturday, accusing Russia of hypocrisy and "pulling a stunt". During the heated council meeting Power and her Russian counterpart, Vitaly Churkin, walked out 260 784147 for permission from the Syrian government. Rebel groups inside the city are also reportedly blocking the route. The US and Russia have disagreed over who is to blame for the hold up. For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight 260 784534 Russian Defense Ministry official said Syria has informed them that 62 of its soldiers were killed in the air strike. Russia has been waging a year-old air campaign on behalf of Assad's forces and closely coordinates with them. Syria war 260 784666 for it was a stubborn reluctance by the American side to coordinate its action against terrorist groups in Syria with Russia . Russia has called for an emergency session of the United Nations Security Council over over the US-led raid. Spokeswoman 260 784667 it was a stubborn reluctance by the American side to coordinate its action against terrorist groups in Syria with Russia. Russia has called for an emergency session of the United Nations Security Council over over the US-led raid. Spokeswoman Maria 260 784814 pictures: Russian air strikes in Syria Russian defense ministry spokesman Major General Igor Konashenkov speaks to the media in Moscow, Russia . Konashenkov strongly warned the United States against striking Syrian government forces and issued a thinly-veiled threat to use Russian 260 784899 air strikes in Syria Russian Deputy Defense Minister Anatoly Antonov speaks at a briefing in the Defense Ministry in Moscow, Russia . Antonov said the Russian air strikes in Syria have killed about 35,000 militants, including about 2,700 residents of Russia AP 260 784918 Moscow, Russia. Antonov said the Russian air strikes in Syria have killed about 35,000 militants, including about 2,700 residents of Russia AP In pictures: Russian air strikes in Syria Jameel Mustafa Habboush, receives oxygen from civil defence volunteers, known as the 260 785145 pictures: Russian air strikes in Syria Volunteers from Syria Civil Defence, also known as the White Helmets, help civilians after Russia carried out its first airstrikes in Syria In pictures: Russian air strikes in Syria The aftermath of Russian airstrike in 260 785262 missiles against remote Isis targets in Syria A TASS/ITAR-TASS Photo/Corbis In pictures: Russian air strikes in Syria Russia claimed it hit eight Isis targets, including a "terrorist HQ and co-ordination centre" that was completely destroyed In pictures 260 785339 release from the Russian defence ministry purportedly showing targets in Syria being hit In pictures: Russian air strikes in Syria Russia launched air strikes in war-torn Syria, its first military engagement outside the former Soviet Union since the occupation of 260 785500 the past two years, allowing allied forces on the ground to liberate several towns and cities from the extremist group. Russia also carries out attacks against IS targets, in Deir el-Zour and other parts of Syria. The coalition will review 260 785614 questioned the US commitment to cease-fire, suggesting that Washington wasn't prepared to break with terrorist elements battling Assad's forces. Russia has accused Washington of failing to rein in the rebels, and on Saturday Mr Putin asked why the United States 260 785847 of the moderate opposition from terrorist groupings, according to a Foreign Ministry statement. Under the ceasefire agreement, the US and Russia would work together to target al-Nusra, as well as Isis, while Assad's forces refrain from striking opposition-held areas 260 785872 target al-Nusra, as well as Isis, while Assad's forces refrain from striking opposition-held areas. But Washington has warned Russia that unless aid is delivered to Aleppo, it will not move ahead with the formation of the joint coordination center 260 786137 are openly gay are standing in the Russian elections in a challenge to Vladimir Putin and the ruling party, United Russia . Aleksei Korolyov, 29, and 33-year-old Bulat Barantayev are thought to be the first LGBT people ever to stand 260 786293 have used all opportunities to cultivate an audience for accepting LGBT people. "By my example, I show that gays in Russia can create their own successful businesses, can meet with people, can have children, and can even run for the State 260 786535 to defend itself and the party should get some new voters He said he had decided to run because United Russia , the ruling party, had adopted an extreme homophobic position. The authorities are facilitating a homophobic discourse in society that is 260 789542 mistake and heavy Syrian Army casualty list symbolises the continuing failure to implement the agreement reached between the US and Russia on 10 September. Its main points are a ceasefire in Syria, the unimpeded entry of UN aid convoys into besieged 260 789608 Fateh al-Sham. Of these requirements only an increasingly shaky ceasefire is in place so far. Worse, the US and Russia are belabouring each other at the UN Security Council in New York, with the Russians accusing the US of complicity 260 789636 Security Council in New York, with the Russians accusing the US of complicity with Isis and the US claiming that Russia is opportunistically taking advantage of a targeting error for which the US has apologised. The Russian Foreign Ministry said today 260 789709 strength of the agreement should be that it was put together by the US, as the worlds sole superpower, and Russia , which aspires to that status. Each should be able to influence allies and proxies into implementing the ceasefire, but so 260 789860 in the war continuing, even though they may hypocritically pretend otherwise. It is still unclear how far the US and Russia are able to force their allies into line and how far they are pulling their punches in doing so. The 260 789965 of ducks during this period, but it is more or less openly divided on the merits of a deal with Russia . It is much in the interests of Russia to make this deal work, but it has difficulty in getting President 260 789973 more or less openly divided on the merits of a deal with Russia. It is much in the interests of Russia to make this deal work, but it has difficulty in getting President Bashar al-Assad to do what it wants 260 790068 the US to get its way in either war despite prolonged military engagement led to excessive idea of US weakness. Russia was likewise written off by the rulers of Gulf States up to the time it became the main foreign support 260 790660 masks the point forcibly and un-answerably made by US Secretary of State John Kerry that, if this agreement with Russia does not work, the only alternative is more death and destruction engulfing Syria and its neighbours. Foreign Minister Charlie Flanagan 260 815486 paper at a polling station during a parliamentary elections in Moscow (AP) Early results on Sunday showed Russia's ruling United Russia party winning in the parliamentary election, amid reports of election violations and visible voter apathy in the country's two largest 260 815521 apathy in the country's two largest cities. Less than 7% of the ballots were counted by the evening, showing United Russia getting about 44% of the vote, with the Liberal Democrat Party trailing with 18% of the vote. The results are 260 815551 Democrat Party trailing with 18% of the vote. The results are likely to change as votes in the west of Russia are counted. Russian Election Commission chief Ella Pamfilova said as the polls closed that she had no reason to nullify 260 815612 the lower house of parliament, is unlikely to substantially change the distribution of power, in which the pro-Kremlin United Russia party holds an absolute majority. But the perceived honesty of the election could be a critical factor in whether protests 260 816785 unintentionally hit Syrian troops while carrying out a raid against IS could deal a crushing blow to the US and Russia -brokered ceasefire. The ceasefire, which does not apply to attacks on IS, has largely held for five days despite dozens 260 816844 at Russia's request to discuss the airstrike. The meeting offered a harbinger of the difficulties ahead as the US and Russia remain suspicious of each other's intents in Syria. Ms Power accused Russia of pulling "a stunt" that is "cynical and 260 816856 of the difficulties ahead as the US and Russia remain suspicious of each other's intents in Syria. Ms Power accused Russia of pulling "a stunt" that is "cynical and hypocritical" in calling for the meeting while not taking similar action in 260 816928 Power. The acrimony over the airstrike could spill over into a Security Council ministerial meeting on Syria scheduled for Wednesday . Russia was pushing for a resolution to endorse the cessation of hostilities and look ahead, but the US refused to make 260 819511 US hardly had a challenger, times are changing now. The rise of China as a rival while the erstwhile mighty Russia getting back on its feet - the world is once again descending into cold war era of different blocks trying to 260 819611 which provided the much needed pace to the rebellion against Assad. Assad who is considered to be an ally of Russia was seen as a threat to America's plan to have a hold over the region and thus it wanted to 260 819634 as a threat to America's plan to have a hold over the region and thus it wanted to remove him. Russia too in order to protect its interests in the region wants Assad to stay and thus supported the Syrian army 260 819788 a lesson, but the weight of NATO led by the US didn't allow the immediate escalation. Presently both US and Russia are mulling to have a deal over Syria. But if the deal doesn't materialise and the conflict gets prolonged than 260 820031 as well as economically. Earlier this month, Beijing once again warned the US to stay away from South China Sea. Russia -Ukraine over Crimea The Russian Federation annexed Cremia by military action in 2014 which left a helpless Ukraine crying in 260 820150 of Ukraine, or for stealing the assets of the Ukrainian people. President Obama has been clear that we cannot allow Russia or any country to defy international law with impunity, Secretary of State John Kerry was quoted in Bloomberg on March 260 820204 kind of aggression and steps that we have seen taken in Crimea in Ukraine in these last days. With both Russia and US once again locking horn in Syria, this issue can resurface anytime soon. India vs Pakistan over Kashmir The 260 820979 last 14 years has shaken the power corridors of New Delhi. Home Minister Rajnath Singh has postponed his visit to Russia and the US. All four terrorist have been neutralised, but the loss they caused is irreparable. Kashmir valley is on 260 822944 14 years has shaken the power corridors of New Delhi. Reuters Home Minister Rajnath Singh has postponed his visit to Russia and the US. All four terrorist have been neutralised, but the loss they caused is irreparable. Kashmir valley is on 260 824889 indefinite treaty. The Anti-Ballistic Missile Treaty was also of indefinite duration but the US unilaterally withdrew from it after Russia opposed its revision. The withdrawal option, however, cannot be exercised by a risk-averse nation. India may be parched today 260 827094 what a huge boon this will be for US defense contractors, who will supply all the military items to Israel: Russia Has No Partners In The West By Paul Craig Roberts The Russian government is doing the same thing over and 260 827182 Syrian troop positions, killing 62 Syrian soldiers and wounding 100, thus clearing the way for ISIS to renew the attack. Russia caught Washington off guard in September 2015 when the Russian Air Force was sent to bomb ISIS positions in Syria 260 827212 Russian Air Force was sent to bomb ISIS positions in Syria, thus enabling the Syrian Army to regain the initiative. Russia had the war against ISIS won, but pulled out unexpectedly before the job was done. This allowed the US or 260 827243 before the job was done. This allowed the US or its agents to resupply ISIS, which renewed the attack. So Russia had to return to Syria. In the interval Washington had inserted itself. Now the Russian air attacks on ISIS are 260 827272 Washington had inserted itself. Now the Russian air attacks on ISIS are more complicated, as is the sky over Syria. Russia notifies Washington of its planned attacks on ISIS, and Washington warns ISIS and perhaps Turkey which shot down a Russian 260 827325 stymied by peace talks or a cease fire, during which the US supported forces would regroup. Consequently, a war that Russia and Syria could have already won continues, and with a new element. Now Washington has directly attacked the Syrian army 260 827689 doctrine. The Obama regime overthrew the Ukrainian government and installed a US puppet government in a former constituent part of Russia . The puppet government launched a war against the Russian populations in Ukraine, causing secession movements that Washington has mischaracterized as 260 833860 Lavrov. But that supposed breakthrough is now in doubt. McClatchy News reported at the end of the week: US to Russia Syria military cooperation not guaranteed. US State Department spokesman John Kirby told reporters four days into the truce: If, by 260 834172 Castello Road precisely in order to prevent the aid convoys arriving because they opposed the ceasefire accord even being implemented. Russia has correctly criticized the US as using a verbal smokescreen to conceal why the ceasefire is failing. The point is 260 849339 by Daesh in Syria, the other being its home base of al-Raqqa. The mistaken strike wily-nilly strengthened Daesh. Russia immediately took propaganda advantage of the error, suggesting archly that the United States must covertly be supporting Daesh. Thats pretty 260 849363 advantage of the error, suggesting archly that the United States must covertly be supporting Daesh. Thats pretty low. In fact, Russia had done very little against Daesh itself, while the US has expended a good deal of effort against it. Samantha 260 849399 of effort against it. Samantha Power, the US ambassador to the United Nations, stormed out of a UN session where Russia made these charges and where Russia called for an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council. Power accused the Syrian 260 849405 the US ambassador to the United Nations, stormed out of a UN session where Russia made these charges and where Russia called for an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council. Power accused the Syrian government of continuing to hold and 260 849544 to convince Syria that the US did not intentionally aid Daesh. Related video added by Juan Cole: CBS Evening News: Russia : Coalition airstrike kills dozens of Syrian troops [JURIST] UK Prime Minister Theresa May [official website] on Saturday denied [Mirror report 260 874721 exploited long-standing Sunni grievances to challenge the territorial integrity of Iraq and Syria, creating a strategic vacuum in which Russia , Iran, the United States, Turkey, and Saudi Arabia now vie for power, sometimes through proxies, but increasingly through direct military 260 875160 supported its security agenda in Iraq, Syria, Egypt, and elsewhere. With the latest great-power interventions by the US and Russia , many are reminded of the 1916 Sykes-Picot agreement between Great Britain and France to draw new national borders in 260 875312 space to find solutions, it is necessary to de-escalate tensions and find compromises first globally, between the US and Russia , and then regionally, among Iran, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Israel. The goal must be to reach a grand bargain that 260 876813 fact alone speaks volumes about this country's peculiar attitude to the outside world. Andrei Lankov was born in St. Petersburg, Russia , and teaches at Kookmin University in Seoul. Reach him at anlankov@yahoo.com. By Lee Min-hyung LG Electronics has filed 260 891243 of Salafi Muslims in his country Terror attacks being foiled every single day in France, prime minister says Syria and Russia accuse U.S.-led coalition of striking Syrian government troops These days, Mikhail Kasyanov hardly looks like the imposing statesman in 260 891482 part, but few expected the vote to be free or fair. Although 14 parties were registered for the poll, United Russia , the pro-Kremlin behemoth that has dominated the Duma for more than a decade, was expected to retain its absolute 260 891532 found that about 50% of likely voters planned to cast ballots for the party. Many Russians credit Putin and United Russia for their nations return to the world stage, steady economic growth during the early 2000s and substantial improvements in living 260 891739 Volga River city of Samara who voted for Putin three times and planed to cast his ballot Sunday for United Russia . Yes, there is corruption in United Russia, but Putin is rooting it out. Still, some of Putins staunchest opponents saw 260 891746 for Putin three times and planed to cast his ballot Sunday for United Russia. Yes, there is corruption in United Russia , but Putin is rooting it out. Still, some of Putins staunchest opponents saw the vote as a chance to get 260 891806 decade after challenging Putin. Now living in exile in London, he threw his financial support behind 18 opposition candidates across Russia and did not hide his hope that their participation would lead to a wider revolt. One cannot play with crooks 260 891868 crooked rules is called a revolution. Three of the participating parties the Communist Party, the nationalist Liberal Democratic Party of Russia and the social-democratic Just Russia are part of what the Kremlin calls the systemic opposition, with a presence in 260 891874 Three of the participating parties the Communist Party, the nationalist Liberal Democratic Party of Russia and the social-democratic Just Russia are part of what the Kremlin calls the systemic opposition, with a presence in the Duma and government funding. Critics 260 892159 the outcome. This is a political dead end, he said. I dont rule out revolutionary manifestations in various parts of Russia in the coming years. Mirovalev is a special correspondent. ALSO Austrian election postponed due to defective glue on ballot envelopes 260 892195 defective glue on ballot envelopes Dare to be dull. Vibrant Berlin seems ready to reelect its plodding mayor Syria and Russia accuse U.S.-led coalition of striking Syrian government troops For as far as the eye can see, stalks of sugar 260 893814 also asked what the senators thought of sending more troops to Afghanistan, the threat of Iran and the relationship with Russia . Lehrers last question was about terrorism where he asked the candidates what the likelihood of another 9/11 attack would 260 893942 the economy since it is always an important topic to the people. They might even ask about Americas relationship with Russia again given the rumors about Trump being best friends with Vladimir Putin. NBC News anchor Lester Holt will moderate the 260 906143 to target countries belonging to the crusader coalition. After the operations in Wurzburg, Ansbach, Saint-Etienne-du-Rouvray and Balashikha ( Russia ), Amaq disseminated videos of the terrorists responsible swearing allegiance to Abu Bakr al Baghdadi. The videos were recorded beforehand, demonstrating 260 922674 take a look, he wrote, I could learn about recognition from different sources about Transfer Factors. Ministry of Health in Russia , Blohkina Award 2006. Reaching across the globe 10 years to get endorsement of his product is having to look too 260 928984 of our sincere feelings for our country and concern for its future." He added: "Make your choice and vote for Russia !"[1] Russians will elect the 450 members of the State Duma (lower house of parliament), whose term in office has 260 929091 levels: 38 regional parliaments, six heads of regions, and municipal councilors. The Democratic Opposition Is Divided While the ruling United Russia (UR) party, the Communist Party of the Russian Federation (CPRF), the Liberal Democratic Party of Russia (LDPR), and Just Russia 260 929107 While the ruling United Russia (UR) party, the Communist Party of the Russian Federation (CPRF), the Liberal Democratic Party of Russia (LDPR), and Just Russia party are expected to gain seats in the Duma, the democratic opposition is divided. Ahead of 260 929111 Russia (UR) party, the Communist Party of the Russian Federation (CPRF), the Liberal Democratic Party of Russia (LDPR), and Just Russia party are expected to gain seats in the Duma, the democratic opposition is divided. Ahead of the election, well-known 260 929225 the PARNAS party. In the Central Administrative District (CAD) there are also two candidates: Maria Baronova, endorsed by the Open Russia party (founded by oil tycoon-turned-activist Mikhail Khodorkovsky), and Prof. Andrey Zubov, endorsed by the democratic parties Yabloko and 260 929734 Communist Party (CPRF): UR Is Waging A "Dirty Provocation Campaign" Against Us Opposition parties have accused the ruling party United Russia (UR), which is expected to win the majority of votes in the election, of using "dirty tricks" in its campaign 260 929809 In a communique published on its website, the CPRF accused UR of hooliganism against its members. The statement read: "...United Russia expresses confidence in its unqualified electoral victory despite the worsening crisis, the appalling corruption and the rapid impoverishment of the 260 930131 UR Members Have Been Caught Destroying 'Unfriendly' Campaign Materials' According to a report on the English-language website of Open Russia founder Mikhail Khodorkovsky, UR activists been destroying campaign materials of rival parties in violation of the election laws. The report 260 930172 said: "August 17 saw the publication in Moscow of a million (!) copies of a newspaper entitled The Capital of United Russia . Even a cursory leaf-through will suffice to confirm that it consists entirely of agitprop in its purest form; the 260 930292 are minors... The newspaper also features materials promising benefits to voters exclusively as a result of the actions of United Russia . There is evidence of vote-buying here.' And although the CEC swiftly pledged to investigate, the paper, whose million copies 260 930338 already fulfilled its function. "United Russia's Moscow branch has been very busy making phone calls. Individuals presenting themselves as United Russia campaign HQ personnel call up Muscovites on their landlines and mobiles - and proceed to ask 'leading questions:' 'It's very important 260 930361 personnel call up Muscovites on their landlines and mobiles - and proceed to ask 'leading questions:' 'It's very important to support Russia in this difficult time for our country, do you agree that we should all be voting for United Russia?'... Opposition 260 930380 support Russia in this difficult time for our country, do you agree that we should all be voting for United Russia ?'... Opposition candidates are meanwhile striving to prove their worth in personal meetings with citizens. In Moscow, the authorities have responded 260 930452 had previously been head of the republic of Mordovia, where he was able to guarantee eye-popping showings for United Russia (93.4% of the vote in 2007, 91.6% four years later). Keen to put on a good show this time round 260 930483 Keen to put on a good show this time round as well, Merkushkin has thrown his full support behind United Russia , mobilizing all his available administrative resources to this end. [Russian daily] Kommersant reports that, on its return from Samara, a 260 930538 of airtime and column inches in the region's state-controlled media... "There are far fewer opposition billboards in evidence around Russia today than in the run-up to previous major elections. This isn't merely to do with the fact that these 260 934772 smallest force the service has ever seen, increased drone missions, the air war against the Islamic State, and a hostile Russia encroaching on European partners. Here's a look at what's to come at the conference kicking off Monday and continuing through 260 935617 could put American lives at risk in the not-too-distant future," she said in March, highlighting that a resurgent Russia and "worrisome activity" from the Chinese, among other nations, gets a little closer to home when addressed in the digital 260 936708 direct American strike on President Bashar Assad's forces. Still, Samantha Power, U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, lashed out at Russia for requesting an emergency U.N. Security Council meeting Saturday night, calling the request a "stunt." She said the Russians had 260 936767 United Nations Security Council scheduled an emergency meeting for Saturday night at Russia's request to discuss the strike. Syria and Russia said the U.S.-led coalition had struck a Syrian military base in Deir el-Zour that was surrounded by ISIS 260 936882 A Russian Defense Ministry official said Syria has informed them that 62 of its soldiers were killed in the airstrike. Russia has been waging a year-old air campaign on behalf of Assad's forces and closely coordinates with them. In June 260 937106 for it was a "stubborn reluctance by the American side to coordinate its action against terrorist groups in Syria with Russia ." ISIS has repeatedly attacked the government-held air base, which is an isolated enclave deep in extremist-held territory. The 260 937238 the past two years, allowing allied forces on the ground to liberate several towns and cities from the extremist group. Russia also carries out attacks against ISIS targets, in Deir el-Zour and other parts of Syria. The cease-fire took 260 937323 U.S. commitment to the fragile cease-fire, suggesting that Washington wasn't prepared to break with "terrorist elements" battling Assad's forces. Russia has accused Washington of failing to rein in the rebels, and on Saturday Putin asked why the United States has 260 937541 the moderate opposition from terrorist groupings," according to a Foreign Ministry statement. Under the cease-fire agreement, the U.S. and Russia would work together to target the Fatah al-Sham Front, as well as the Islamic State group, while Assad's forces 260 937572 as well as the Islamic State group, while Assad's forces refrain from striking opposition-held areas. But Washington has warned Russia that unless aid is delivered to Aleppo, it will not move ahead with the formation of the joint coordination center 260 1000172 attackers had recently infiltrated into the Indian side of the LoC from Pakistan. Home Minister Rajnath Singh postpones visit to Russia and the US due to Kashmir unrest. Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) September 18, 2016 The incident has raised several 260 1000784 Singh, Defence secretary G Mohan Kumar, CRPF DG, IB Chief will attend the meeting.Singh also postponed his scheduled visit to Russia and the United States in the wake of the attack and called an emergency meeting to review the situation arising 260 1000840 Mehbooba Mufti on the situation arising out of the terror strike in Uri.The Home Minister was scheduled to leave for Russia tonight for a four-day bilateral visit and later to the US on September 26 for a six-day tour 260 1000893 Jammu and Kashmir in mind and in the wake of terror attack in Uri, I have postponed my visits to Russia and the US," he said in a statement here.The Home Minister said he has spoken to Governor N N Vohra 260 1002075 Jammu and Kashmir in mind and in the wake of terror attack in Uri, I have postponed my visits to Russia and the USA Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) September 18, 2016 Spoke to Governor & CM of Jammu & Kashmir regarding the terror attack 260 1002706 flew to Srinagar and then went to Uri.Meanwhile, Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh cancelled his visit to the US and Russia . He later presided over a high-level meeting also attended by National Security Advisor Ajit Doval.He also spoke to Jammu 260 1008191 from the Army's 19 divisional headquarters in Baramulla have been pressed into service #Home Minister Rajnath Singh postpones visit to Russia and the US due to situation in Kashmir. Keeping the situation of Jammu and Kashmir in mind and in the 260 1008224 Jammu and Kashmir in mind and in the wake of terror attack in Uri, I have postponed my visits to Russia and the USA Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) September 18, 2016 Spoke to Governor & CM of Jammu & Kashmir regarding the terror attack 260 1008401 HGWNwjrAZb ANI (@ANI_news) September 18, 2016 (with PTI inputs) Also Read: Uri attack: Home Minister Rajnath Singh postpones visit to Russia and US, calls emergency meeting For all the Latest India News, Download News Nation Android and iOS Mobile Apps. New 260 1016707 ups in the last 12 months in different parts of the world, including China, India, the USA, South Korea and Russia , Rising said. Altogether they are delivering a connection rate of 11.3 GWe and the target for this period is 10 260 1018310 United States Republican Partys presidential candidate, Donald Trump.The group ranked Trump among other world leaders such as Vladimir Putin of Russia , Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel, and Angela Merkel of Germany.It said Americans and the world should be desirous to see Trump 260 1018370 address the plight of Biafrans.The statement added, We are calling on the international community, world leaders like Vladimir Putin of Russia , Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel, Angela Merkel of Germany and Donald Trump, whom the good people of America, to come and 260 1045391 of trust-building exercises that were intended to culminate today in the launch of preparations between the United States and Russia for joint airstrikes against terrorist groups in Syria. Instead, an errant strike Saturday by the U.S.-led coalition against the 260 1045499 casting further into doubt the likelihood that they will be able to work together to end Syrias war. On Sunday, Russia continued its verbal assaults on the United States, with a Russian Foreign Ministry statement accusing the pilots who carried out 260 1045572 that has prevailed there for a week. Aid convoys remained stalled on the Turkish border for a sixth consecutive day. Russia and Syria asserted that 62 were killed and about 100 others were injured. Although the Central Command statement did not 260 1045608 Central Command statement did not mention casualties, a senior administration official said the United States had relayed our regret through Russia for the unintentional loss of life of Syrian forces fighting ISIL, an acronym for the Islamic State, and had launched 260 1047404 Police Department, Taylor said. She was taken back to the Tustin Police Department and booked into jail, Taylor said. TOGLIATTI, Russia The elderly voter out walking her Scottie in the rain last week in Togliatti, the home of the infamous Lada 260 1047606 will be free and transparent, yet the campaign here in Togliatti, long a bastion of opposition to the dominant United Russia Party, illustrates the gap between the promise of fair elections and the reality. Without a doubt, Kremlin administrators want the 260 1054177 injured in the attack who were airlifted to an army hospital in Srinagar.[Terror strikes at J&K: Rajnath cancels Russia visit] "Terrorists attacked the rear base camp of an infantry battalion and not the headquarters of 12 Brigade in Uri 260 1057916 K), where terrorist attack has taken place in army's Brigade Headquarters 8.15 am: Home Minister Rajnath Singh postpones visit to Russia and the US due to situation in Kashmir. Visuals from the spot of explosion in a dumpster in Manhattan New 260 1058490 for decades was one of the reasons behind rise of terrorism: Rajnath Singh Terror strikes at J&K: Rajnath cancels Russia visit India oi-Vicky Srinagar, Sep 18: Four terrorists today carried out a fidayeen attack at an army installation in 260 1058535 injured in the attack have been airlifted to a hospital at Srinagar. Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh who canceled his Russia visit has called for an emergency meeting. He also spoke with the Governor of Jammu and Kashmir while taking stock 260 1058947 Minister Manohar Parrikar has rushed to Kashmir to take stock of the situation. OneIndia News Islamic State bomber detained in Russia for attempting attack in India was recruited through Telegram Why India should get access to Islamic State bomber detained in 260 1058968 for attempting attack in India was recruited through Telegram Why India should get access to Islamic State bomber detained in Russia Prosecutions story may be attractive but should be backed by evidence 8 ISIS militants held in Pak's Punjab International oi 260 1059397 agreements, but we will of course refrain from revealing any details until our American partners agree to this," he said. Russia accused the United States of refusing to share details of the closed-door agreement on Syria with the UN Security 260 1059518 ravaged central city of Aleppo. The Russian president insisted Moscow is adhering to its part of the agreement. "As for Russia , it is fully honouring its obligations," he said, adding Moscow reached relevant agreements with regime forces. "We have reached agreements 260 1059587 Allow Notifications Story first published: Sunday, September 18, 2016, 10:13 [IST] US coalition air strike kills 62 Syrian soldiers, Russia slams US at emergency UNSC meeting International oi-Oneindia By Oneindia The US-led coalition on Saturday hit a Syrian 260 1059620 US-led coalition on Saturday hit a Syrian army position, killing some 62 soldiers in the air strike and prompting Russia to call an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council and accusing the US of violating the recent US-Russia 260 1059640 Russia to call an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council and accusing the US of violating the recent US- Russia deal on Syria. The US said it had mistaken the soldiers for ISIS fighters, AFP reported. The strikes came with 260 1060089 statement, the Russian defence ministry accused what it termed "moderate rebels" of causing the ceasefire to fail. Under the US- Russia deal, if the truce lasts seven days and humanitarian access is granted, Moscow and Washington are to work together to 260 1066823 large quantities of mustard gas, Sarin, Soman, VX, and other lethal agents. That agreement, brokered by the United States and Russia and so far seemingly upheld, became the Obama administration's lone bright spot in the five-odd years of Syrian carnage 260 1067201 OPCW, including being more transparent about the nature of its work at Hafir 1. But Western officials have cautioned that Russia , Syria's primary military backer and a permanent member of the U.N. Security Council, is expected to push back on any 260 1067396 a payload of Sarin, including the 140mm or 300mm rockets. The Syrian opposition, they claim, bears responsibility for the attack. Russia has backed that claim, as has the journalist Seymour Hersh in a highly controversial article in the London Review of 260 1070115 a separation of powers ensured that no one person could become the sort of leader that Vladimir Putin is in Russia . They worked very hard at it, and it has served this republic well for 240 years. Our system of government 260 1086136 is the latest event to build tension between Coalition forces, who back elements of Syrias anti-government rebellion movement, and Russia , which supports Bashar al-Assads Syrian government and its troops to combat ISIL in the region. Russia has already claimed 260 1086153 rebellion movement, and Russia, which supports Bashar al-Assads Syrian government and its troops to combat ISIL in the region. Russia has already claimed the incident aids Islamic State, who may now be able to claim Deir al-Zors Jebel Tharda 260 1086194 airport. Syrian authorities also labelled the strike conclusive evidence of US support for ISIL. In turn, American officials have criticised Russia for not alerting Coalition forces of Syrian troop locations, even though Russia was informed a Coalition operation would be taking 260 1086206 for ISIL. In turn, American officials have criticised Russia for not alerting Coalition forces of Syrian troop locations, even though Russia was informed a Coalition operation would be taking place in the area. The incident will be undergoing a full investigation 260 1087865 spoken to the region's political and military leadership and senior officials were monitoring the situation. He canceled planned trips to Russia and the United States. --- ENDS --- Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email Print Fox News Howard Kurtz asserts that Donald Trump now has 260 1107761 his success. He used his information technology background to build his online business himself. I have a designer in Europe, Russia , Haiti. I can deal with all of these people around the world because of that. If I want to do 260 1116267 LoC)," the sources added. In New Delhi, Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh is reported to have cancelled his visit to Russia and the US. He has called for a high-level meeting on Sunday to discuss the situation is Kashmir. Jammu 260 1116615 to fly to Uri. In a related development, Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh cancelled his visit to the US and Russia . He called a high-level meeting later on Sunday to discuss the attack. "Keeping the situation of Jammu and Kashmir 260 1116654 and Kashmir in mind and in the wake of the terror attack in Uri, I have postponed my visits to Russia and the US," Rajnath Singh tweeted. He said he spoken to Jammu and Kashmir Governor N.N. Vohra and Chief Minister 260 1118287 Singh also spoke to Jammu and Kashmir Governor N.N. Vohra and Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti. He postponed his visits to Russia and the US. Rajnath Singh was scheduled to visit to Russia to discuss India's campaign against terrorism, including on the 260 1118298 Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti. He postponed his visits to Russia and the US. Rajnath Singh was scheduled to visit to Russia to discuss India's campaign against terrorism, including on the role of Pakistan. The minister was to begin from September 26 260 1144198 Secretary Rajeev Mehrishi, senior army and paramilitary officers and home and defence ministries officials. Singh, who postponed his visit to Russia and the US after news of the attck broke, attacked Pakistan, calling it a 'terrorist State'. Photograph: PTI IMAGE: Army 260 1151109 helped incite the conflict and also seeks to stoke a crisis over Taiwan in an attempt to enforce global dominance. Russia launched its invasion of Ukraine on February 24, triggering the biggest military conflict in Europe since World War II and 260 1151171 their lowest depths since the Cold War. Putin cast the conflict in Ukraine as a battle between the West and Russia for the fate of the second-largest Eastern Slav country. It is partly a "civil war," he said, as Russians 260 1151209 said, as Russians and Ukrainians are one people. Kyiv has flatly rejected both of those ideas. The goal of what Russia refers to as a "special military operation" is to take the eastern Donbas region, Putin said, adding that in his 260 1151241 eastern Donbas region, Putin said, adding that in his view the region would "not have survived" on its own had Russia not intervened militarily in Ukraine. WATCH: A local official told Russian conscripts "You are not cannon fodder" in a video 260 1151345 to the world "except its own domination," and the goal of globalization "is neocolonialism to dominate the world." He said Russia is only trying to defend its right to exist in the face these Western efforts. Putin also asserted that more 260 1151375 in the face these Western efforts. Putin also asserted that more and more nations refuse to follow Washington's demands and Russia will never accept the West's attempts to dominate the world. Citing gay pride parades and the acceptance of transgender people 260 1151424 and said "nobody can dictate to our people how to develop and what society we should build." He also said Russia has never considered the West an enemy and has many things in common with it but will continue to oppose 260 1151595 dirty bomb on its own territory. The claim has been dismissed as false by Ukraine and its allies, who say Russia may have raised the matter because it plans to use such a bomb in Ukraine as a pretext for escalation 260 1151638 me who ordered [Defense Minister Sergei] Shoigu to inform by phone all his colleagues about it," Putin said, adding that Russia does not need to use dirty bombs in Ukraine. Putin also said he supported plans by the International Atomic Energy 260 1151764 chemicals over a wide area. Ukraine said it would welcome inspections because it had "nothing to hide." According to Putin, Russia has never talked about the use of nuclear weapons in the war with Ukraine despite his own promise to defend 260 1152055 September 17 -- protesting U.S. Ambassador Samantha Power's description of Russias call for the meeting as "a stunt." Meanwhile, Power accused Russia of a "cynical and hypocritical' attempt at "cheap point scoring" and "grandstanding" by calling for the emergency session. She said 260 1152102 with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's regime in order to push for peace. Power said Washington was investigating claims by Russia and Damascus that U.S. air strikes killed scores of Syrian government troops in the east of the country. She said 260 1152148 did, indeed, strike Syrian military personnel, that was not our intention. And we of course regret the loss of life." Russia said U.S. air strikes on September 17 killed at least 62 Syrian government soldiers and helped Islamic State militants seize 260 1152205 air strikes left "a very big question mark" over the future of a September 12 cease-fire deal brokered by Russia and the United States that is aimed at restarting Syria's peace process. The deal includes a fragile nationwide truce, improved 260 1152239 deal includes a fragile nationwide truce, improved humanitarian aid access, and joint military targeting of banned Islamic militant groups by Russia and the United States. Churkin said U.S. forces could have held off on air strikes near Deir al-Zor for 260 1152290 start joint military cooperation, instead of carrying out what he called a "reckless" operation. But a Pentagon spokesman said that Russia had not expressed any concerns when initially informed that coalition forces would be operating in the area. Earlier, Russian Foreign 260 1152497 Moscow early on September 18 that Russian aircraft "were definitely not used in this region at this time." Rudskoy said Russia thinks the incident "became possible because the United States does not know the situation and does not want to coordinate 260 1152519 the incident "became possible because the United States does not know the situation and does not want to coordinate with Russia on fighting against terrorist groups in Syrian territory." Syria called the air strikes a "serious and blatant attack on Syria 260 1152556 blatant attack on Syria and its military," and "firm proof" of U.S. support for IS militants "and other terrorist groups." Russia and the United States have criticized each other for not following through on agreements that are part of the September 260 1152792 try and organize an election free of the fraud that had tainted previous votes. Initial results showed the ruling United Russia party holding onto its dominant position in the 450-seat State Duma, with three other main parties also maintaining positions 260 1152935 era pressure tactics -- as was the survey group Levada Center, whose surveys had shown a drop in support for United Russia . 'Carousel' Voting Throughout voting on September 18, Pamfilova responded to fraud allegations with tough rhetoric, even threatening to annul the 260 1153338 because, he argued, it was in the interest of regional governors to falsify elections. "In short, the voting system in Russia is built in such a way that there is no authority that could force the regional authorities to not falsify 260 1154223 Russian Consulate in Ukraine's Black Sea port city of Odesa. WATCH: Scuffles At The Russian Consulate In Odesa (natural sound) Russia is holding national elections for the lower house of parliament. The vote is also taking place on the Ukrainian peninsula 260 1193413 The injured army men have been rushed to Army base hospital in Srinagar. Home Minister Rajnath Singh postpones visit to Russia and US due to situation in Kashmir. Special forces of Army airdrop at Uri where encounter is on. Loud explosions 260 1194401 How Burhan Wani's killing made the Kashmir rebellion go viral --- ENDS --- Home Minister Rajnath Singh today cancelled his visit to Russia and United States after the Uri terror attack that killed 17 Army men. In pics: Combing operations in Uri post 260 1194439 in Uri post fidayeen attack By Press Trust of India: Home Minister Rajnath Singh today postponed his scheduled visit to Russia and the United States in the wake of the attack in Uri and the unrest in Jammu and Kashmir and 260 1194528 advertisement READ: What went wrong in Kashmir and how to fix it The Home Minister was scheduled to leave for Russia tonight for a four-day bilateral visit and later to the US on September 26 for a six-day tour 260 1194581 Jammu and Kashmir in mind and in the wake of terror attack in Uri, I have postponed my visits to Russia and the US," he said in a statement here. Delhi: HM Rajnath Singh chairs high level security meet. NSA, Home 260 1198761 said the coalition stopped the attacks against what it had believed to be Islamic State positions in northeast Syria after Russia informed it that Syrian military personnel and vehicles may have been hit. By Reuters: US-led coalition air strikes reportedly 260 1198834 said the coalition stopped the attacks against what it had believed to be Islamic State positions in northeast Syria after Russia informed it that Syrian military personnel and vehicles may have been hit. advertisement The United States relayed its "regret" through 260 1198935 area. READ: Putin questions US commitment to Syria cease-fire The 15-member Security Council met on Saturday night after Russia demanded an emergency session to discuss the incident and accused the United States of jeopardizing the Syria deal. The US 260 1198964 and accused the United States of jeopardizing the Syria deal. The US ambassador to the United Nations, Samantha Power, chastised Russia for the move. "Russia really needs to stop the cheap point scoring and the grandstanding and the stunts and focus 260 1198968 States of jeopardizing the Syria deal. The US ambassador to the United Nations, Samantha Power, chastised Russia for the move. " Russia really needs to stop the cheap point scoring and the grandstanding and the stunts and focus on what matters, which 260 1199200 quoted Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova as saying. Power said Zakharova should be embarassed by that claim. Churkin said Russia had no "specific evidence" of the United States colluding with Islamic State militants. advertisement Zakharova said the strikes threatened to 260 1199228 States colluding with Islamic State militants. advertisement Zakharova said the strikes threatened to undermine the ceasefire in Syria brokered by Russia , which has been aiding Syria's President Bashar al-Assad in the civil war, and the United States, which has backed 260 1199595 districts have been entirely surrounded by Islamic State since last year, with the airport providing their only external access. However, Russia and Syrian state media said the Syrian army later recaptured positions it had lost. The Observatory monitoring group said at 260 1199646 air strikes during that fighting. advertisement The incident also threatens to undermine proposed joint targeting by the United States and Russia of Islamic State and some other jihadist groups across Syria. SHAKY TRUCE Earlier on Saturday, Russia and Syrian rebels cast 260 1199662 the United States and Russia of Islamic State and some other jihadist groups across Syria. SHAKY TRUCE Earlier on Saturday, Russia and Syrian rebels cast doubt over the prospects for the increasingly shaky ceasefire, with Moscow saying the situation was worsening 260 1199767 breached 199 times by rebels and saying the United States would be responsible if it were to collapse. READ: US, Russia reach deal for Syria ceasefire, truce soon After the Deir al-Zor attack, it said Moscow had told the United 260 1199850 believe is skewed against them, because it could relieve the dire humanitarian situation in besieged areas they control, and blamed Russia for undermining the truce. "The truce, as we have warned, and we told the (US) State Department - will not hold 260 1199901 the continued presence of a UN aid convoy at the Turkish border awaiting permission to enter. Rebels have also accused Russia of using the ceasefire to give the Syrian army and allied Shi'ite militias a chance to regroup and deploy forces 260 1199968 and rebel forces were supposed to pull back from the Castello Road which leads into besieged, insurgent-held eastern districts. Russia on Friday said the Syrian army had initially withdrawn but returned to its positions after being fired on by rebels 260 1206534 Defence has not specified whether it was Australian Hornets that launched the strikes or just supporting planes that were involved. Russia , which blamed the strikes for the death of 62 Syrian government troops, called an emergency session of the United Nations 260 1217350 nationalist. Nigel Farage -The highs and lows of his Ukip leadership "He is a very strong leader. He is putting Russia first, and he has issues with the way the EU encouraged a change of government in the Ukraine which he 260 1219443 Palau Palestinian Territories Panama Papua New Guinea Paraguay Peru Philippines Poland Portugal Q Qatar R Republic of the Congo Romania Russia Rwanda S Saint Kitts and Nevis Saint Lucia Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Samoa San Marino Sao Tome and Principe 260 1227425 is an international peace treaty that cannot be challenged without consequences," the U.S. Embassy in Bosnia said in a statement. Russia , a traditional ally of Serbs both in Serbia and in Bosnia, has backed it. (Editing by Thomas Escritt and Dominic 260 1248819 an apocalyptic death cult. If this pattern continuing sounds unlikely, consider the fact that Americas two biggest geo-political competitors, Russia and China, have been cheering the prospect of a Trump presidency, presumably because they see it as a harbinger of 260 1263393 deny, the patent fact of Soviet aggression. The Russian courts ruling is a window into the sinister continuity of Putins Russia and the Soviet system that incubated him. So, if the former secretary of state who aspires to the American presidency 260 1263499 is a pointillist portrait painted with telling details that should cause sobriety to supplant dreams of happy policy resets with Russia : As a senior security official in post-Soviet Russia, Putin kept on his desk a bronze statue of Iron Felix 260 1263508 should cause sobriety to supplant dreams of happy policy resets with Russia: As a senior security official in post-Soviet Russia , Putin kept on his desk a bronze statue of Iron Felix Dzerzhinsky, founder of the Soviet secret police and terror 260 1263650 managed democracy is Stalinism leavened by kleptomania, as in the looting of the energy giant Yukos. In foreign policy, Putins Russia is unambiguously and unapologetically revanchist. The Soviet Union was likened to a burglar creeping down a hotel corridor until he 260 1270314 at Russia's request to discuss the airstrike. The Security Council earlier had scheduled a ministerial meeting on Syria for Wednesday. Russia was pushing for a resolution to endorse the cessation of hostilities and look ahead, but the U.S. refused to make 260 1270547 Minister Antonio Guterres has topped all four informal polls in the Security Council but he could be vetoed, possibly by Russia , and there are constant rumors of new candidates throwing their hats in the ring. The U.S. presidential race is already 260 1271078 deal are also scheduled to meet Thursday as well as the Quartet of Mideast mediators the U.S., U.N., EU and Russia who are trying to get Israel and the Palestinians back to the negotiating table. Share this article Whatsapp Facebook Twitter 260 1280667 of which explicitly and entirely concern UFO activity at nuclear weapons locations. Additionally, two Soviet Army documents, smuggled out of Russia , detail UFO incidents at that countrys ICBM sites or nukes storage facilities.The one American document that doesopenly mention UFO activity 260 1283109 Singh also spoke to Jammu and Kashmir Governor N.N. Vohra and Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti. He postponed his visits to Russia and the US. Rajnath Singh was scheduled to visit to Russia to discuss India's campaign against terrorism, including on the 260 1283120 Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti. He postponed his visits to Russia and the US. Rajnath Singh was scheduled to visit to Russia to discuss India's campaign against terrorism, including on the role of Pakistan. The minister was to begin from September 26 260 1283362 the region's political and military leadership and had instructed senior officials to monitor the situation. He canceled planned trips to Russia and the United States. "We have activated the entire force in and around Uri sector to step up security and 260 1308223 two dates," he said. His comments appeared to play down suggestions of a major decision at the Algiers meeting where Russia , Iran and other major oil producers were due to meet on the sidelines. Saudi Arabia and Russia agreed this month 260 1308240 Algiers meeting where Russia, Iran and other major oil producers were due to meet on the sidelines. Saudi Arabia and Russia agreed this month to cooperate in oil markets, saying they could limit future output. That pushed up prices on the 260 1308346 has also signalled willingness to cooperate as it faces such pressures. But any deal between Opec and non-Opec producer Russia would be the first in 15 years. Moscow agreed to cut output in tandem with Opec at the turn of 260 1308370 first in 15 years. Moscow agreed to cut output in tandem with Opec at the turn of the millennium, although Russia never followed through on that promise. Reuters Morcha to mark Constitution Day as black day Political experts in the districts 260 1308457 on Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant and two other proposed power plants in Bushehr for which contracts have been signed with Russia recently, Ali-Akbar Salehi, head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI), was quoted in the report, which cited 260 1317916 that those behind the act of terrorism "would be brought to justice". The home minister postponed his planned trips to Russia and the US earlier in the day. In a series of tweets on Sunday, Singh announced his decision. The home 260 1322521 hour-long reviewed meeting convened in the wake of the Uri incident, Mr Singh, who postponed his scheduled visit to Russia and the United States, said he had briefed Prime Minister Narendra Modi regarding the deliberations. He was scheduled to leave 260 1322543 the United States, said he had briefed Prime Minister Narendra Modi regarding the deliberations. He was scheduled to leave for Russia today and the US on September 25. The meeting was attended by National Security Adviser (NSA) Ajit Doval, Home Secretary 260 1327367 total control and, after a campaign dubbed the most boring in recent memory, a trouble-free victory for ruling United Russia would help smooth the way for Putin to claim a fourth term as President in 2018. I knew who to 260 1327747 said the coalition stopped the attacks against what it had believed to be Islamic State positions in northeast Syria after Russia informed it that Syrian military personnel and vehicles may have been hit. The United States relayed its "regret" through the 260 1327838 that coalition aircraft would be operating in the strike area. The 15-member Security Council met on Saturday night after Russia demanded an emergency session to discuss the incident and accused the United States of jeopardising the Syria deal. The US 260 1327867 and accused the United States of jeopardising the Syria deal. The US ambassador to the United Nations, Samantha Power, chastised Russia for the move. "Russia really needs to stop the cheap point scoring and the grandstanding and the stunts and focus 260 1327871 States of jeopardising the Syria deal. The US ambassador to the United Nations, Samantha Power, chastised Russia for the move. " Russia really needs to stop the cheap point scoring and the grandstanding and the stunts and focus on what matters, which 260 1328091 quoted Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova as saying. Power said Zakharova should be embarrassed by that claim. Churkin said Russia had no "specific evidence" of the United States colluding with Islamic State militants. Zakharova said the strikes threatened to undermine 260 1328118 United States colluding with Islamic State militants. Zakharova said the strikes threatened to undermine the ceasefire in Syria brokered by Russia , which has been aiding Syria's President Bashar al-Assad in the civil war, and the United States, which has backed 260 1328474 districts have been entirely surrounded by Islamic State since last year, with the airport providing their only external access. However, Russia and Syrian state media said the Syrian army later recaptured positions it had lost. The Observatory monitoring group said at 260 1328524 Russian air strikes during that fighting. The incident also threatens to undermine proposed joint targeting by the United States and Russia of Islamic State and some other jihadist groups across Syria. Reuters President Bhadari attends Constitution Day celebration President Bidya Devi 260 1340021 Abu Sayyaf in the Philippines, Ansar al-Sharia in Libya and Tunisia, Boko Haram in Nigeria, the Caucasus Emirate in Russia , and the Islamic Movement of Uzbekistan, along with many others, have all pledged allegiance to Islamic State. The U.S. National 260 1340825 Minister Rajnath Singh tweeted that in wake of the terror attack in Uri, he has postponed planned upcoming visits to Russia and the United States. The assault comes as Indian Kashmir reels under violent protests that have left nearly 80 civilians 260 1342983 violations and visible voter apathy in the country's two largest cities. With nearly all votes counted, President Vladimir Putins United Russia Party has more than 54 percent of the vote, with the Liberal Democrat Party and the Communists trailing with about 260 1343010 of the vote, with the Liberal Democrat Party and the Communists trailing with about 13 percent each, and A Just Russia with 6 percent. The chief of the Russian Election Commission, Ella Pamfilova, said in a televised briefing that she sees 260 1343073 was not sterile, adding that reports of ballot stuffing were confirmed in three polling stations. As expected, the ruling United Russia Party will retain its absolute majority in Russia's lower house, State Duma. United Russia, led by Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev 260 1343087 stations. As expected, the ruling United Russia Party will retain its absolute majority in Russia's lower house, State Duma. United Russia , led by Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev, a loyalist of President Putin, currently has 238 of 450 Duma seats and dominates 260 1343154 of the next presidential election. The Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe sent more than 400 observers to Russia to monitor the election, about double that of 2011 when the OSCE sent 215 to monitor the parliamentary poll. Analysts 260 1343194 Analysts have seen the voting as a likely referendum on Putin's expected 2018 run for re-election. Putin and United Russia were riding a wave of nationalist support over Crimea and ongoing military actions, with state-run media ignoring critics or 260 1343241 have so far valued what is seen as tough leadership more than concerns about which direction that authority is taking Russia . Half of parliament will be decided by people voting for individuals, with the other half drawn from party lists. The 260 1344263 that Islam isn't what the fundamentalists make it out to be." A senior U.S. official says it is up to Russia to demonstrate that a cease-fire plan for Syria can still work. The official said high-level meetings were planned 260 1344285 demonstrate that a cease-fire plan for Syria can still work. The official said high-level meetings were planned with Russia "to try to get a sense from them about where they think this can go from here." Consultations were also 260 1344568 coalition was not involved, and a senior U.S. official said there were only two other possibilities, referring to Syria and Russia . "What took place today, unfortunately, is fundamentally consistent with a pattern and a practice that we have seen going back 260 1344657 to the Syrian population," the official said. Agreements involving the Syrian conflict have often been based on the idea that Russia would help push its ally Syria to comply, while the United States would do the same with the rebels it 260 1344690 would do the same with the rebels it has backed. The latest agreement included a plan for the U.S. and Russia to set up a cooperative effort to target Islamic State militants, if the cease-fire endured for a week. Russia's 260 1345118 national forum intended to denuclearize the Korean peninsula was set up in 2003, but the parties (both Koreas, China, Japan, Russia and the United States) have not met since December 2008, when talks stalled over verification issues. Sundays three-way meeting 260 1345481 that if they take any military action threatening North Koreas survival, it would immediately fire its nuclear warheads. The U.S.- Russia negotiated cease-fire in Syria that was negotiated over the heads of militias battling to oust President Bashar al-Assad 260 1345630 al-Nusra before are branding and formal break with al-Qaida. Under the cease-fire terms the United States and Russia were to this week begin a joint air campaign against Fateh al-Sham, a group rebels credit as essential in 260 1346034 or the 19th century, where all the major players in armed conflicts like this are the pawns of Great Powers. Russia can obviously influence the Assad regime, but the U.S. has very little control over the opposition. Washington control likely lessened 260 1359107 killed roughly half a million people. Though the U.S. has pursued a diplomatic course, including most recently a deal with Russia , Obama has come under heavy criticism for refusing to consider sending in U.S. troops. His refugee summit appeared partly designed 260 1359150 criticism that Obama is insufficiently disturbed by the millions of displaced Syrians. The U.S. has been largely unable to get Russia to stop menacing in Ukraine or give back Crimea. Fresh conflicts have broken out in Libya and Yemen, and Obama 260 1364143 military said the coalition stopped the attacks against what it had believed to be ISIS positions in northeast Syria after Russia informed it that Syrian military personnel and vehicles may have been hit. The United States relayed its "regret" through the 260 1364234 that coalition aircraft would be operating in the strike area. The 15-member Security Council met on Saturday night after Russia demanded an emergency session to discuss the incident and accused the United States of jeopardizing the Syria deal. The US 260 1364263 and accused the United States of jeopardizing the Syria deal. The US ambassador to the United Nations, Samantha Power, chastised Russia for the move. Trying to salvage a shaky truce in Syria. (Archive photo: Reuters) "Russia really needs to stop the 260 1364278 United Nations, Samantha Power, chastised Russia for the move. Trying to salvage a shaky truce in Syria. (Archive photo: Reuters) " Russia really needs to stop the cheap point scoring and the grandstanding and the stunts and focus on what matters, which 260 1364496 quoted Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova as saying. Power said Zakharova should be embarrassed by that claim. Churkin said Russia had no "specific evidence" of the United States colluding with ISIS militants. US Ambassador to the UN Samantha Power. "Russia 260 1364516 Russia had no "specific evidence" of the United States colluding with ISIS militants. US Ambassador to the UN Samantha Power. " Russia really needs to stop the cheap point scoring." (Photo: EPA) Zakharova said the strikes threatened to undermine the ceasefire in 260 1364540 stop the cheap point scoring." (Photo: EPA) Zakharova said the strikes threatened to undermine the ceasefire in Syria brokered by Russia , which has been aiding Syria's President Bashar al-Assad in the civil war, and the United States, which has backed 260 1364893 districts have been entirely surrounded by Islamic State since last year, with the airport providing their only external access. However, Russia and Syrian state media said the Syrian army later recaptured positions it had lost. The Observatory monitoring group said at 260 1364956 very big question mark." (Photo: AFP) The incident also threatens to undermine proposed joint targeting by the United States and Russia of ISIS and some other jihadist groups across Syria. Australia offers condolences The Australian Department of Defence has offered its 260 1367790 the implementation of the entire package of the US-Russian accords reached in Geneva on Sept. 9 may be jeopardized." Russia has repeatedly called on the United States to push units of moderate Syrian opposition to separate from ISIS and other 260 1367875 military said the coalition stopped the attacks against what it had believed to be ISIS positions in northeast Syria after Russia informed it that Syrian military personnel and vehicles may have been hit. Washington further unnerved Moscow when its envoy to 260 1367984 to the United Nations, Samantha Power, said Zakharova should be embarrassed by that claim. Russia's UN representative Vitaly Churkin said Russia had no "specific evidence" of the US colluding with ISIS militants. The diplomatic row is likely to further complicate the 260 1368126 believe is skewed against them, because it could relieve the dire humanitarian situation in besieged areas they control, and blamed Russia for undermining the truce. "The truce, as we have warned, and we told the (US) State Department - will not hold 260 1368177 the continued presence of a UN aid convoy at the Turkish border awaiting permission to enter. Rebels have also accused Russia of using the ceasefire to give the Syrian army and allied Shiite militias a chance to regroup and deploy forces 260 1369347 be set up to counter disinformation regarding Israeli policy on the Temple Mount. US Secretary of State John Kerry says Russia needs to stop Syrian President Bashar Assad from bombing the opposition and force him to allow aid into besieged areas 260 1369384 aid into besieged areas. Kerry told CNN on Sunday that Assad is a "spoiler" in the process, and called on Russia to "stop the grandstanding, stop the showboating, and get the humanitarian assistance going." Yuma News Yuma, Arizona - On Friday evening 260 1374585 meeting held at my residence this afternoon Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) September 18, 2016 Singh has postponed his scheduled visit to Russia and the United States in the wake of the attack in J&K. In one of the deadliest attacks on 260 1375143 neutralised in a counter-operation by the army. Delhi: Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday postponed his visit to Russia and the US after terror attack at an Army camp in North Kashmir's Uri town. Militants stormed a battalion headquarters 260 1379978 Bureau, RA&W, Directors General of Military Operations and Military Intelligence. The Home Minister has already postponed his visit to Russia and the US in the wake of the deadly terror attack in Uri and the continuing unrest in the Kashmir 260 1383786 re-starting the six-party talks on North Korea`s nuclear program that would also involve the United States, Japan, Russia and South Korea. Berlin: German Chancellor Angela Merkel's party suffered a bruising loss in Berlin state elections Sunday while the 260 1384661 total control and, after a campaign dubbed the most boring in recent memory, a trouble-free victory for ruling United Russia would help smooth the way for Putin to claim a fourth term as president in 2018. "I knew who to 260 1384952 prices and Western sanctions over Ukraine the Kremlin strongman boasts an approval rating of around 80 per cent. While United Russia had slipped in the polls ahead of the vote it still looks set to scoop the largest chunk of the 260 1385063 erupted on several fronts and besieged civilians are still waiting desperately for promised aid deliveries. The ceasefire`s co-sponsors, Russia and the United States, have traded accusations over the fraying deal, with relations strained even further after the US-led 260 1385383 several coalition countries whose aircraft took part, offered its "condolences to the families of any Syrian personnel killed or wounded." Russia called an emergency UN Security Council meeting late Saturday to demand an explanation from the US. US ambassador Samantha Power 260 1385696 regime groups to band together in a single organisation. Such a merger would throw a major wrench in the US- Russia deal, which foresaw cooperation between the two world powers against jihadist groups, including Fateh al-Sham as well as IS 260 1386195 state exit poll gave it almost 45 percent in nationwide elections. Russian state pollster VTsIOM put President Vladimir Putin's United Russia on 44.5 percent, ahead of the ultra-nationalist Liberal Democratic Party on 15.3 percent, the Communists on 14.9 and A 260 1386217 44.5 percent, ahead of the ultra-nationalist Liberal Democratic Party on 15.3 percent, the Communists on 14.9 and A Just Russia on 8.1. "We can confidently say that United Russia has won," Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev said on state television, adding 260 1386226 Party on 15.3 percent, the Communists on 14.9 and A Just Russia on 8.1. "We can confidently say that United Russia has won," Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev said on state television, adding that the party would have an "absolute majority" in 260 1386322 being elected on a constituency basis, with the pro-Kremlin parties also expected to dominate. As of 1815 GMT, United Russia MPs had won in 66 of 76 constituencies, the central election commission said. Opposition party Yabloko received 3.5 percent of 260 1400778 only about one-quarter of typhoons reached that strength. Now about half do." Initially, Rajnath Singh intended to arrive in Russia on September 18 with a five-day visit to hold talks with Russian Interior Minister Vladimir Kolokoltsev. The minister has 260 1402029 if it realizes that Ukraine will never be able to repay this debt. Mentioning the $3 billion Kiev still owes Russia , Kovalev said that Ukraine would return to the negotiation table but only to put forward more demands unacceptable to Moscow 260 1402074 debt to be restructured just like corporate debts normally are, but these rules never apply to sovereign debts, thats why Russia turned this down. It is clear that chances for any breakthrough here are next to nil and that the matter 260 1402128 conclusion. The High Court of Justice in London is going to hear the case of Ukraines $3 billion debt to Russia on January 17-20. Moscow filed a lawsuit against Ukraine in the London High Court in February after Kiev defaulted 260 1402157 against Ukraine in the London High Court in February after Kiev defaulted on repayment of a $3 billion loan that Russia granted to Ukraine in 2013. The mounting debt is a result of the fact that the US economy grows on 260 1402392 lot of talk about deterrence across Nato but what really matters is whether it is credible, certainly as far as Russia is concerned," Barrons said. Several people have already managed to vote, the Russians are allowed to enter the embassy only 260 1402425 Russians are allowed to enter the embassy only with a passport. Over 111 million voters are eligible to vote in Russia , with 1.87 million of these currently abroad. Some 95,000 polling stations will be open across Russia throughout election day, while 260 1402441 eligible to vote in Russia, with 1.87 million of these currently abroad. Some 95,000 polling stations will be open across Russia throughout election day, while another 371 have been set up in Russian diplomatic missions in 145 countries. The pressure on 260 1403952 told Corriere della Sera. "But I was hoping to find answers to the crisis caused by Brexit." ODESA (Sputnik) Anti- Russia protesters gathered near the consulate, hosting a polling station for the Russian nationals voting in the parliamentary elections, earlier in 260 1404290 a representative of the Russian Embassy in Ukraine told RIA Novosti. Over 111 million voters are eligible to vote in Russia , with 1.87 million of these currently abroad. Some 95,000 polling stations opened across Russia on Sunday, while another 371 have 260 1404304 voters are eligible to vote in Russia, with 1.87 million of these currently abroad. Some 95,000 polling stations opened across Russia on Sunday, while another 371 have been set up in Russian diplomatic missions in 145 countries. The purpose of the 260 1404362 trained personnel relying too heavily on technological innovation rather than a skilled fighting force, but the report also singles out Russia as a potential adversary in a full-scale war. "The current Army has grown used to oprating from safe bases 260 1404533 the situation to her Ukrainian counterpart, the UN and Council of Europe human rights commissioners and the EU representative in Russia . Turkey, Jordan and Lebanon have also gained top spots as refugee destinations amid the ongoing civil war in Syria. The 260 1404968 from conflict sites in Syria, the media outlet reported. Daesh militant jihadist group, which is outlawed in numerous countries including Russia , seized territory in Syria in 2014 and has been using the porous border with Turkey to smuggle foreign fighters, weapons 260 1405354 it is that theyre not with us, she said. During the emergency UN Security Council meeting on Saturday called by Russia only hours after a US-led airstrike degraded Syrian Army positions leading to the death of some 80 soldiers and 260 1405492 to have emergency meetings with the Assad regime and deliver them to this deal," said an aggressive Samantha Power. "What Russia is alleging tonight is that somehow the United States is undermining the fighting against ISIL. The Russian spokesperson even said 260 1405790 said. The statement added that the coalition remains focused on delivering ISIL (Islamic State, or Daesh in Arabic, outlawed in Russia ) a lasting defeat. Speaking about the ongoing Saudi and US airstrikes against innocent women and children in Yemen, Hossein Sheikholeslam 260 1407430 to the Assad regime. The airstrike came only five days into the breakthrough ceasefire agreement between the United States and Russia that called for the two parties to coordinate strikes and for the Obama administration to levy more pressure against the 260 1407499 intensified after the US Central Command released a statement saying that while the airstrike was unintentional, they had previously notified Russia of the intent to strike. Russia vehemently denies the claim that they were notified that a strike was pending against 260 1407505 released a statement saying that while the airstrike was unintentional, they had previously notified Russia of the intent to strike. Russia vehemently denies the claim that they were notified that a strike was pending against the Syrian Army base in Deir 260 1407930 was an accident, it was "a direct consequence of the US' unwillingness to coordinate its actions against terrorist groups with Russia ." TEL AVIV (Sputnik) Russian nationals in Israel are voting at 13 polling stations in the Russian parliamentary elections on Sunday 260 1408066 its patronage to make them fully comply with the ceasefire conditions. Otherwise, the implementation of the full set of the Russia -US agreements, reached in Geneva on September 9, may be put under threat and it will contradict the interests of 260 1409622 publish the text of the agreement or not. On Friday, a UN Security Council meeting on Syria was expected but Russia decided to cancel it due to Washingtons unwillingness to make the deal public. In addition, Churkin expressed doubts that the 260 1409652 make the deal public. In addition, Churkin expressed doubts that the UNSC would pass a resolution to support the deal. " Russia and the US are going to take joint efforts to stabilize the situation in Syria, including special measures near Aleppo 260 1409745 Joint Implementation Group is establishing broad coordination between the United States and the Russian Federation. The parties, the US and Russia , will work together within the framework of a Joint Implementation Group in order to defeat al-Nusra Front and Daesh 260 1409872 00 and 20:00 local time across of Russia's time zones. Over 111 million voters are eligible to vote in Russia , with 1.87 million of these currently abroad. Some 95,000 polling stations will be open across Russia throughout election day, while 260 1409888 eligible to vote in Russia, with 1.87 million of these currently abroad. Some 95,000 polling stations will be open across Russia throughout election day, while another 371 have been set up in Russian diplomatic missions in 145 countries. Most polling stations 260 1410055 leader will meet on Monday with the members of the Russian National Paralympic Team. MOSCOW (Sputnik) Leader of the United Russia party, Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev announced on Sunday the victory of his party in the 2016 parliamentary elections. "I 260 1410107 came to ballot stations today, demonstrated their civil position and voted. Moreover, a significant portion of them voted for United Russia ," Medvedev said at a meeting with the partys activists. "It is safe to say that our party has won," Medvedev 260 1410961 bear very interesting fruit now and in the future. Stepanovs presentation took the audience back to the days of Imperial Russia to reveal that what was considered to be a backward country pioneered infographics as a means of communicating with the 260 1411833 in Syria and Iraq, media reports said. Daesh, which is an extremist jihadist group outlawed in the United States and Russia , took over large swathes of Syria and Iraq amid the ongoing Syrian civil war. The US-led coalition started its 260 1412677 enable researchers to predict space weather such as meteor showers or other disturbances that could influence the worlds satellite systems. Russia then called an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council. Russia is deeply concerned by the airstrikes carried out by 260 1412688 other disturbances that could influence the worlds satellite systems. Russia then called an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council. Russia is deeply concerned by the airstrikes carried out by US jets on Syrian army positions and regrets Washingtons unconstructive stance 260 1412762 regard, we regret that the United States took an unconstructive and inarticulate stance at the urgent UNSC meeting called by Russia ," the ministry said in a statement. "US representatives not only failed to adequately explain their actions but tried, as usual 260 1413196 to a really terrifying conclusion for the entire world: the White House is defending IS," Zakharova said in a statement. Russia demands "a full and detailed explanation" from Washington, Zakharova said. According to the spokeswoman, the explanation was expected at the 260 1413242 POWER, ZAKHAROVA In a statement made before the UNSC meeting, Power harshly criticized the claims made by the Russian spokeswoman. " Russia really needs to stop the cheap point scoring and the grandstanding and the stunts and focus on what matters, which 260 1414769 Western sanctions in January. Tehran refused to join a previous attempt this year by OPEC and non-members such as Russia to stabilize production, and talks collapsed in April. OPEC members will meet on the sidelines of the International Energy Forum 260 1414805 of the International Energy Forum (IEF), which groups producers and consumers, in Algeria on Sept. 26-28. Non-OPEC producer Russia is also attending the forum. OPEC will probably revive talks on freezing oil production levels when it meets non-OPEC 260 1414836 on freezing oil production levels when it meets non-OPEC nations in Algeria, sources have told Reuters. Saudi Arabia and Russia agreed this month to cooperate in oil markets, saying they could limit future output. However, on Saturday, OPEC Secretary-General 260 1415533 Defense Cooperation Act, which gives US troops access to Philippine bases but he has also made overtures to China and Russia , suggesting wavering commitment to US rebalancing efforts against Chinese ambitions in East Asia. Duterte has been open to Chinese investment 260 1415775 force Duterte to take some sort of drastic action," Panda added. More recently, Duterte expressed interest in buying weapons from Russia and China, saying that even though he didn't want to cut the "umbilical cord" with allies, he wanted to purchase 260 1439229 Coalition forces would not intentionally strike a known Syrian military unit, the military statement said. The U.S. air raid prompted Russia to call for an emergency session of the United Nations Security Council. Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said Moscow is demanding full 260 1439386 A Russian defence ministry official said Syria has informed them that 62 of its soldiers were killed in the airstrike. Russia has been waging a year-old air campaign on behalf of Assads forces and closely co-ordinates with them. Defence 260 1439520 it was a stubborn reluctance by the American side to co-ordinate its action against terrorist groups in Syria with Russia . Daesh has repeatedly attacked the government-held airbase, which is an isolated enclave deep in extremist-held territory. The U.S 260 1439576 the past two years, allowing allied forces on the ground to liberate several towns and cities from the extremist group. Russia also carries out attacks against Daesh targets, in Deir el-Zour and other parts of Syria. The coalition will review 260 1439682 Putin questioned the U.S. commitment to ceasefire, suggesting that Washington wasnt prepared to break with terrorist elements battling Assads forces. Russia has accused Washington of failing to rein in the rebels, and on Saturday Putin asked why the United States has 260 1439899 of the moderate opposition from terrorist groupings, according to a Foreign Ministry statement. Under the ceasefire agreement, the U.S. and Russia would work together to target the Fatah al-Sham Front, as well as Daesh, while Assads forces refrain from striking 260 1439927 al-Sham Front, as well as Daesh, while Assads forces refrain from striking opposition-held areas. But Washington has warned Russia that unless aid is delivered to Aleppo, it will not move ahead with the formation of the joint co-ordination 260 1461337 of trust-building exercises that were intended to culminate Monday in the launch of preparations between the United States and Russia for joint airstrikes against terrorist groups in Syria. Instead, the violence ticked up Sunday, promised deliveries of aid failed to 260 1461393 Syrian government soldiers exposed the deficit of trust between the two powers. Which countries were involved in the attack, which Russia said killed 62 Syrian soldiers, is unclear. The U.S.-led coalition comprises 67 countries, more than a dozen of which 260 1461426 67 countries, more than a dozen of which carry out airstrikes against the militants. [U.S. admits carrying out airstrike that Russia says killed Syrian soldiers] The Australian Defense Ministry, which is among those contributing to the effort, acknowledged in a statement 260 1461520 the truce, casting further into doubt the likelihood that they will be able to work together to end Syrias war. Russia sustained its verbal assaults on the United States on Sunday, with a Foreign Ministry statement accusing the pilots who carried 260 1461686 evidence, he said. The tensions erupted publicly Saturday evening at an emergency meeting of the U.N. Security Council, summoned by Russia , with the U.S. and Russian ambassadors walking out of each others speeches to the council to deliver scathing criticisms to 260 1461922 the Assad regimes brutality and intent to use this period of reduced violence for territorial gain. We continue to urge Russia to use its influence on [Syrian President Bashar al- Assad] to stop attacks on the moderate opposition and civilian targets 260 1462622 Uri to inspect the site of the attack. Home Minister Rajnath Singh tweeted that he has postponed his trip to Russia and the United States to monitor the situation. Singh also tweeted that there are definite and conclusive indications that the 260 1463810 a period of budgetary belt-tightening and growing international ambitions. With just over 30 percent of the ballots counted, United Russia , the ruling party founded by Putin, had taken more than 52 percent of the overall vote, and it was within 260 1463949 turnout, which officials said was just over 40 percent after polls closed, as a sign of waning support for United Russia , a party whose strongest attribute is its association with Putin. Nonetheless, Putin said Sunday evening that the party had achieved 260 1464007 parliamentary elections in Moscow on Sunday. (Alexander Nemenov/AFP via Getty Images) The results show that people see that United Russia is really working for the people, Putin said. Maybe it doesnt always works out but they work honestly and work 260 1464096 returning to the State Duma are the Communist Party, the nationalist Liberal Democratic Party and the left-leaning A Just Russia party. [Putin signs new anti-terror law in Russia. Edward Snowden is upset.] A troubled economy and a budget hit 260 1464105 the nationalist Liberal Democratic Party and the left-leaning A Just Russia party. [Putin signs new anti-terror law in Russia . Edward Snowden is upset.] A troubled economy and a budget hit by falling oil prices, which have prevented the indexation 260 1464380 supported Putin, lauding the recent annexation of Crimea and blaming Russias economic difficulties on a Western conspiracy. Voting for United Russia was a way to support Putin, she reiterated. Soon, things will turn around, but for now, we need to stand 260 1464482 Im still voting against the party of crooks and thieves, he said, a reference to a protest slogan against United Russia from 2011, when viral videos of ballot stuffing brought more than 50,000 Muscovites onto the frigid streets to chant, Russia 260 1464502 Russia from 2011, when viral videos of ballot stuffing brought more than 50,000 Muscovites onto the frigid streets to chant, Russia without Putin! The protest movement petered out in 2012 because of internal differences among the protesters and a government crackdown 260 1464598 local power-brokers seeking to please the Kremlin. Sundays vote marks the first time that Crimea, the peninsula annexed by Russia in 2014, will take part in Russian parliamentary elections, eliciting protests from Ukraine and the United States. By 2020, France 260 1468340 families of Syrian soldiers killed or wounded in a U.S.-led bombing campaign on Saturday, in which Australia participated and Russia said hit Syrian military personnel and vehicles. Australian aircraft were among the warplanes that struck what were believed to be 260 1473982 the assumption that spreading democracy and expanding U.S. security guarantees would be cost-free, because democracies wouldnt fight each other, Russia would remain weak forever, and all those new multilateral guarantees would never have to be honored. Clinton also got lucky 260 1488740 Western sanctions in January. Tehran refused to join a previous attempt this year by OPEC and non-members such as Russia to stabilize production, and talks collapsed in April. OPEC members will meet on the sidelines of the International Energy Forum 260 1488776 of the International Energy Forum (IEF), which groups producers and consumers, in Algeria on Sept. 26-28. Non-OPEC producer Russia is also attending the forum. OPEC will probably revive talks on freezing oil production levels when it meets non-OPEC 260 1488807 on freezing oil production levels when it meets non-OPEC nations in Algeria, sources have told Reuters. Saudi Arabia and Russia agreed this month to cooperate in oil markets, saying they could limit future output. However, on Saturday, OPEC Secretary-General 260 1501459 Three spacesuits, HOPE, COURAGE and UNITY, were created during the project. Spacesuit UNITY was created at cancer hospitals in Germany, Russia , and Japan with collaboration from astronauts from NASAs international partners, ESA (European Space Agency), the Russian Federal Space Agency and 260 1505950 destabilized the region. That crisis entered a new phase Saturday as American warplanes bombed Syrian troops in Deir Ezzor, prompting Russia to call for an emergency meeting of the U.S. Security Council. Moscow maintains the strikes killed more than 60 Syrian 260 1506021 by Moscow to distract attention from its Syrian-backed campaign to murder and starve opposition towns around Aleppo into submission. Russia , meanwhile, suggested that the U.S. attack was intentional. Seizing on reports of divisions between the White House and Pentagon over 260 1506047 attack was intentional. Seizing on reports of divisions between the White House and Pentagon over the wisdom of a U.S.- Russia pact to coordinate the fight against terrorists in Syria, Russias U.N. envoy, Vitaly Churkin, hinted the U.S. military may have 260 1508474 Exporting Countries has said the group is not seeking a definite price range for oil but stability for the market. Russia , Iran and other major oil producers are due to take part in the Algiers meeting. Several OPEC producers have called 260 1508527 a price collapse in the last two years, hitting the revenues of major producers. Saudi Arabia and non-OPEC member Russia agreed this month to cooperate in oil markets, saying they could limit future output. (This corrected version of the story 260 1513871 city centre. "I went to vote, and all my relatives and neighbours are going," said pensioner Valentina. "We are for Russia ." She said she cast her ballot for Crimean leader Sergei Aksyonov because he is backed by Russian President Vladimir Putin 260 1514020 food." In the port city of Sevastopol -- the home of Russia's Black Sea fleet -- while some backed the ruling United Russia party, many complained about daily life in the city where the economy has been hit hard by punishing Western sanctions 260 1514394 a figure of Putin on a gallows and trampled a Russian flag. By Andrew Osborn and Gleb Stolyarov MOSCOW/SARANSK, Russia (Reuters) - The ruling United Russia party won 44.5 percent in a parliamentary election on Sunday, an exit poll showed, slightly 260 1514399 a gallows and trampled a Russian flag. By Andrew Osborn and Gleb Stolyarov MOSCOW/SARANSK, Russia (Reuters) - The ruling United Russia party won 44.5 percent in a parliamentary election on Sunday, an exit poll showed, slightly down on the last election 260 1514466 to the exit poll by state-run pollster VTsIOM. The Communists were in third on 14.9 percent and the Just Russia party was fourth with 8.1 percent. Liberal opposition parties, the only grouping openly critical of Putin, failed to get over 260 1514527 into parliament in constituency races. In the last election for the Duma, or lower house of parliament, in 2011, United Russia won 49 percent of the vote. The vote this time around is being seen as a dry run for Putin's 260 1514612 Saturday on Russia's Chukotka Peninsula across the Bering Strait from Alaska. By 1800 GMT on Sunday all polling stations in Russia were scheduled to close. Yevgeny Korsak, a 65-year-old pensioner in the city of Saransk, 600 km (375 miles 260 1514643 pensioner in the city of Saransk, 600 km (375 miles) south-east of Moscow, said he had voted for United Russia "because it is strong and powerful." A middle-aged man in the town of Velikiye Luki in western Russia, who 260 1514662 United Russia "because it is strong and powerful." A middle-aged man in the town of Velikiye Luki in western Russia , who declined to give his name, told Reuters: "Of course I voted for United Russia .. We don't need other parties 260 1514677 of Velikiye Luki in western Russia, who declined to give his name, told Reuters: "Of course I voted for United Russia .. We don't need other parties here. At least they (United Russia) have done their stealing." United Russia, led by Prime 260 1514688 name, told Reuters: "Of course I voted for United Russia .. We don't need other parties here. At least they (United Russia ) have done their stealing." United Russia, led by Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev, a Putin loyalist, has 238 of 450 Duma 260 1514694 voted for United Russia .. We don't need other parties here. At least they (United Russia) have done their stealing." United Russia , led by Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev, a Putin loyalist, has 238 of 450 Duma seats, dominates the more than 80 260 1516140 to the Davis Cup World Group after a four-year absence. Kuznetsov's 6-1, 6-2, 6-2 win lifted Russia into an unassailable 3-1 lead and into the elite group for the first time since 2012. Kuznetsov, ranked 47th 260 1516395 from the start because only one set was left," Kukushkin said. "Luckily, everything went my way." On Saturday Kuznetsov put Russia in the lead with a confident win over Nedovyesov 6-3, 6-4, 5-7, 7-5 after rain had 260 1516478 more. If the strikes were a targeting error, the ministry said the bombings were evidence of Washington's refusal to consult Russia over its military action in Syria. Russia has bitterly complained about what it says is a U.S. reluctance to abide 260 1516485 error, the ministry said the bombings were evidence of Washington's refusal to consult Russia over its military action in Syria. Russia has bitterly complained about what it says is a U.S. reluctance to abide by the terms of a shaky ceasefire 260 1516559 a direct consequence of the U.S. side's stubborn unwillingness to coordinate its action against terrorist groups on Syrian territory with Russia ," the defence ministry said in a statement. It said that Islamic State militants had immediately gone on the offensive after 260 1517077 the entire package of the U.S.-Russian accords reached in Geneva on Sept. 9 may be jeopardised." ACCUSATIONS AGAINST WASHINGTON Russia , which along with Iran supports Syria's Assad, has called on the United States to press units of the moderate Syrian 260 1517290 military said the coalition stopped the attacks against what it believed to be Islamic State positions in northeast Syria after Russia informed it that Syrian military personnel and vehicles may have been hit. "The White House is defending Islamic State. Now 260 1517354 to the United Nations, Samantha Power, said Zakharova should be embarrassed by that claim. Russia's U.N. representative Vitaly Churkin said Russia had no "specific evidence" of the U.S. colluding with Islamic State militants. The diplomatic row should further complicate humanitarian aid 260 1517536 they only reluctantly accepted the initial deal to relieve the dire humanitarian situation in besieged areas they control, and blamed Russia for undermining the truce. "The truce ... will not hold out," a senior rebel official in Aleppo said. Rebels have also 260 1517558 undermining the truce. "The truce ... will not hold out," a senior rebel official in Aleppo said. Rebels have also accused Russia of using the ceasefire to give the Syrian army and allied Shi'ite militias a chance to regroup and deploy forces 260 1518217 held an emergency meeting overnight at the request of the Kremlin. The US ambassador to the UN, Samantha Power, rebuked Russia for the move. "Russia really needs to stop the cheap point scoring and the grandstanding and the stunts and focus 260 1518221 overnight at the request of the Kremlin. The US ambassador to the UN, Samantha Power, rebuked Russia for the move. " Russia really needs to stop the cheap point scoring and the grandstanding and the stunts and focus on what matters, which 260 1518383 American heavy-handedness" as displayed by Ms Power at the acrimonious meeting. The fragile ceasefire brokered by the US and Russia has largely held for five days, despite dozens of alleged violations on both sides. It began on Monday, but aid 260 1518461 to break with "terrorist elements" battling Bashar al Assad's forces. By Michelle Nichols UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - The United States accused Russia of grandstanding on Saturday by calling a U.N. Security Council meeting over U.S.-led coalition air strikes in Syria, as 260 1518482 of grandstanding on Saturday by calling a U.N. Security Council meeting over U.S.-led coalition air strikes in Syria, as Russia said the attacks killed dozens of Syrian soldiers and could endanger a truce deal between Moscow and Washington. The 15 260 1518513 endanger a truce deal between Moscow and Washington. The 15-member council met for an hour on Saturday evening after Russia and a war monitoring group said coalition jets bombed a Syrian army position near Deir al-Zor airport. U.S. Ambassador 260 1518609 never expressed such outrage at the killing of civilians by Syrian government forces during more than five years of conflict. " Russia really needs to stop the cheap point scoring and the grandstanding and the stunts and focus on what matters, which 260 1521007 on Syrian soldiers. "The objective of this US aggression is to bring about the failure of the truce agreed between Russia and the United States," said Bashar Jaafari, Syria's ambassador to the United Nations, speaking to journalists through an interpreter at 260 1521171 on a strategic hill near the eastern city of Deir Ezzor. "That clearly proves there is a link," he said. Russia , a key ally of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's government, and the United States, which leads a coalition fighting IS 260 1521286 further Security Council meetings to hold Washington accountable. "This won't stop here. Our friends on the Security Council, China and Russia , won't leave the matter at that," he said. "US aggression must be dealt with immediately to avoid the spread of 260 1521333 a stop to American hypocrisy and lies." New Delhi: Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday postponed his scheduled visit to Russia and the United States in the wake of the attack in Uri and the unrest in Jammu and Kashmir and 260 1521401 Mufti on the situation arising out of the terror strike in Uri. The Home Minister was scheduled to leave for Russia tonight for a four-day bilateral visit and later to the US on 26 September for a six-day tour 260 1521454 Jammu and Kashmir in mind and in the wake of terror attack in Uri, I have postponed my visits to Russia and the US," he said in a statement here. The Home Minister said he has spoken to Governor NN Vohra 260 1521771 opposition's last foothold in Homs city, piled more pressure on the widely violated ceasefire brokered by the United States and Russia that has been in effect since last Monday. The government has been seeking to conclude local agreements with rebels in 260 1524624 the West from Lukashenko aimed at improving ties at a time of economic crisis and strained relations with main ally, Russia . Others say it offers a small chance for the beleaguered opposition to pull itself out of the shadows. On Sept 260 1525049 intervening years, Lukashenko, a former collective farm manager, kept critics on a tight rein and Belarus in close alliance with Russia , benefiting from cheap gas and oil, loans and a large market for exports. However, some cracks appeared in the relationship 260 1525117 to shore up its economy, which contracted 3.9 percent in 2015 partly due to contagion from a protracted recession in Russia . Granting the opposition some political representation is a calculated move from Lukashenko to suggest he is heeding Western calls for 260 1525192 election results follow the release of political prisoners last August, long-demanded by the West. Lukashenko's role in hosting Ukraine- Russia peace talks also eased international criticism of the veteran leader. The European Union ended five years of sanctions against Belarus 260 1529368 said the coalition stopped the attacks against what it had believed to be Islamic State positions in northeast Syria after Russia informed it that Syrian military personnel and vehicles may have been hit. The United States relayed its "regret" through the 260 1529459 that coalition aircraft would be operating in the strike area. The 15-member Security Council met on Saturday night after Russia demanded an emergency session to discuss the incident and accused the United States of jeopardizing the Syria deal. The U.S 260 1529488 and accused the United States of jeopardizing the Syria deal. The U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, Samantha Power, chastised Russia for the move. "Russia really needs to stop the cheap point scoring and the grandstanding and the stunts and focus 260 1529492 States of jeopardizing the Syria deal. The U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, Samantha Power, chastised Russia for the move. " Russia really needs to stop the cheap point scoring and the grandstanding and the stunts and focus on what matters, which 260 1529712 quoted Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova as saying. Power said Zakharova should be embarrassed by that claim. Churkin said Russia had no "specific evidence" of the United States colluding with Islamic State militants. Zakharova said the strikes threatened to undermine 260 1529739 United States colluding with Islamic State militants. Zakharova said the strikes threatened to undermine the ceasefire in Syria brokered by Russia , which has been aiding Syria's President Bashar al-Assad in the civil war, and the United States, which has backed 260 1530122 districts have been entirely surrounded by Islamic State since last year, with the airport providing their only external access. However, Russia and Syrian state media said the Syrian army later recaptured positions it had lost. The Observatory monitoring group said at 260 1530172 Russian air strikes during that fighting. The incident also threatens to undermine proposed joint targeting by the United States and Russia of Islamic State and some other jihadist groups across Syria. SHAKY TRUCE Earlier on Saturday, Russia and Syrian rebels cast 260 1530188 the United States and Russia of Islamic State and some other jihadist groups across Syria. SHAKY TRUCE Earlier on Saturday, Russia and Syrian rebels cast doubt over the prospects for the increasingly shaky ceasefire, with Moscow saying the situation was worsening 260 1530436 believe is skewed against them, because it could relieve the dire humanitarian situation in besieged areas they control, and blamed Russia for undermining the truce. "The truce, as we have warned, and we told the (U.S.) State Department - will not hold 260 1530487 the continued presence of a U.N. aid convoy at the Turkish border awaiting permission to enter. Rebels have also accused Russia of using the ceasefire to give the Syrian army and allied Shi'ite militias a chance to regroup and deploy forces 260 1530593 bombed a Syrian army position at Jebel Tharda near Deir al-Zor airport on Saturday, killing dozens of Syrian soldiers, Russia and a war monitor said, paving the way for Islamic State to briefly overrun it. The U.S. military, in an 260 1530639 have hit the position, said in a statement that coalition air strikes near Deir al-Zor had been halted when Russia told coalition officials they may have hit the Syrian army. Syria's army general command said in a statement that the 260 1530724 television and Russian state media said the positions lost to the militant group were later recaptured. The defence ministry in Russia , which has been aiding Syria's President Bashar al-Assad in the civil war, said U.S. jets had killed more than 260 1530946 and parts of the city which are otherwise entirely surrounded by territory held by Islamic State. The United States and Russia agreed a deal on Syria last week, involving a ceasefire which came into effect on Monday, aid deliveries to besieged 260 1531713 coalition strike on a Syrian army post, but dismissed Russia's call for an emergency Security Council meeting as a "stunt." Russia called the urgent meeting to demand an explanation from the United States after the bombing killed at least 62 soldiers 260 1532222 for re-starting the six-party talks on North Korea's nuclear program that would also involve the United States, Japan, Russia and South Korea. A different trend has taken over the current literary scene in Assam. What was once considered hate 260 1536458 to the Russian parliament. National Svoboda party leader Ihor Miroshnichenko, among the demonstrators, said that the enemy and state aggressor Russia should not be allowed to hold elections in Ukraine for the territory it annexed. One demonstrator was arrested. Protests took 260 1536616 BLAST/PEOPLE (PIX, TV), by Robert MacMillan and David Ingram, 519 words) Moscow says strikes on Syria army threaten U.S.- Russia ceasefire plan MOSCOW/BEIRUT - Moscow stepped up its war of words with Washington, saying air strikes by a U.S.-led 260 1536663 the implementation of a U.S.-Russian ceasefire plan for Syria and bordered on connivance with Islamic State. (MIDEAST-CRISIS/SYRIA- RUSSIA (UPDATE 6, PIX), by Dmitry Solovyov and Lisa Barrington, 940 words) See also: + (MIDEAST-CRISIS/SYRIA-FRANCE (UPDATE 1), by 260 1536737 turnout was low, suggesting a softening of enthusiasm for the ruling elite 18 months away from the next presidential election. ( RUSSIA -ELECTION/ (UPDATE 6, TV,PIX), by Polina Devitt and Gleb Stolyarov, 861 words) India blames Pakistan as Kashmir attack kills 260 1574836 then went to Uri. In a related development, Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh cancelled his visit to the US and Russia . He later presided over a high-level meeting also attended by National Security Advisor Ajit Doval. "Keeping the situation of 260 1574878 and Kashmir in mind and in the wake of the terror attack in Uri, I have postponed my visits to Russia and the US." He also spoke to Jammu and Kashmir Governor N.N. Vohra and Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti. "They have 260 1578209 LoC)," the sources added. In New Delhi, Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh is reported to have cancelled his visit to Russia and the US. He has called for a high-level meeting on Sunday to discuss the situation is Kashmir. --IANS 260 1579148 will visit the Valley to take stock of the situation. After postponing his forthcoming visits to the United States and Russia in the wake of the encounter in Uri, Jammu and Kashmir, Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh has instructed Home Secretary 260 1579232 Jammu and Kashmir in mind and in the wake of terror attack in Uri, I have postponed my visits to Russia and the USA . Spoke to Governor & CM of Jammu & Kashmir regarding the terror attack in Uri. They have apprised me 260 1581584 deeply disappointed with Pakistan's continued and direct support to terrorism and terrorist groups.'' The Home Minister postponed his visit to Russia and the US in the wake of the attack and called an emergency meeting of high officials. The consultations were 260 1585814 C-1-1-DL0177-938455.Xml The United Nations Security Council is likely to meet today at the request of Russia , diplomats said, to discuss air strikes by the US-led coalition in Syria, which Moscow said had targeted and killed 260 1586700 the implementation of the entire package of the US-Russian accords reached in Geneva on Sept. 9 may be jeopardized." Russia has repeatedly called on the United States to push units of moderate Syrian opposition to separate from Islamic State and 260 1586781 said the coalition stopped the attacks against what it had believed to be Islamic State positions in northeast Syria after Russia informed it that Syrian military personnel and vehicles may have been hit.Washington further unnerved Moscow when its envoy to the 260 1586889 to the United Nations, Samantha Power, said Zakharova should be embarrassed by that claim. Russia's UN representative Vitaly Churkin said Russia had no "specific evidence" of the US colluding with Islamic State militants.The diplomatic row is likely to further complicate the 260 1587015 believe is skewed against them, because it could relieve the dire humanitarian situation in besieged areas they control, and blamed Russia for undermining the truce."The truce, as we have warned, and we told the (US) State Department - will not hold 260 1587065 to the continued presence of a UN aid convoy at the Turkish border awaiting permission to enter.Rebels have also accused Russia of using the ceasefire to give the Syrian army and allied Shi'ite militias a chance to regroup and deploy forces 260 1591169 past a destroyed building in the northeastern Syrian city of Qamishli on September 13, 2016 as a truce brokered by Russia and the United States saw guns fall silent at sundown the previous night. (AFP/Xinhua) UNITED NATIONS, Sept. 17 (Xinhua 260 1591597 striking a Daesh fighting position," said a Pentagon statement, referring to the extremist group in its Arabic acronym. Full story Russia says U.S.-led airstrikes kill 62 Syrian government troops MOSCOW, Sept. 17 (Xinhua) -- The U.S.-led coalition killed 62 Syrian 260 1596240 of two are said to be critical, the official added. Indian Home Minister Rajnath Singh has cancelled his trip to Russia and the U.S. because of the terror attack. "Spoke to Governor and Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir regarding the 260 1597839 past a destroyed building in the northeastern Syrian city of Qamishli on September 13, 2016 as a truce brokered by Russia and the United States saw guns fall silent at sundown the previous night. (AFP/Xinhua) UNITED NATIONS, Sept. 18 (Xinhua 260 1597860 and the United States saw guns fall silent at sundown the previous night. (AFP/Xinhua) UNITED NATIONS, Sept. 18 (Xinhua) -- Russia on Saturday accused the United States of violating their bilateral agreement which called for a cease-fire in Syria, saying 260 1597997 of the UN Security Council. The council meeting, which took place here Saturday night, was held at the request of Russia after the U.S.-led coalition staged air strikes on Syrian military positions. More than 60 Syrian soldiers were killed on 260 1598102 the members of the Security Council," he said. The Saturday meeting was held as tensions between the United States and Russia escalated. Before the beginning of the council meeting at around 19:30 EDT (2330 GMT), U.S. Ambassador to the UN 260 1598142 UN Samantha Power told reporters here that she dismissed the Russian request for an emergency council meeting as a "stunt." " Russia really needs to stop the cheap point scoring and the grandstanding and the stunts and focus on what matters, which 260 1598629 striking a Daesh fighting position," said a Pentagon statement, referring to the extremist group in its Arabic acronym. Full story Russia says U.S.-led airstrikes kill 62 Syrian government troops MOSCOW, Sept. 17 (Xinhua) -- The U.S.-led coalition killed 62 Syrian 260 1599267 Singh is on its way to the Army base. Meanwhile, Indian Home Minister Rajnath Singh has cancelled his trip to Russia and the U.S. because of the terror attack. "Spoke to Governor and Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir regarding the 260 1599569 a statement. The Russian top diplomat discussed in a phone conversation with U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry the recent Russia -U.S. agreement on a nationwide cease-fire in Syria, which both sides hope would lead to their countries' military cooperation 260 1601151 terror coalition against Syrian military positions in the eastern province of Deir al-Zour, reports said. At the request of Russia , the United Nations Security Council held a closed-door emergency meeting on this issue on Saturday. Russia accused the United 260 1601168 the request of Russia, the United Nations Security Council held a closed-door emergency meeting on this issue on Saturday. Russia accused the United States of violating their bilateral agreement which called for a cease-fire in Syria, saying the U.S 260 1603849 industrial complex" naturally demands war and military expansion, resulting in the Iraq war, "Arab Spring" uprisings and growing tensions with Russia and China, Yang said. Yang also criticized the United States for selling its ideology, which has brainwashed the elite in