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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. 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	246977	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	247359	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	248521	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	248581	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	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