05/02/2014 | En Parrilla
How a poll about Nazis brought a Russian TV station under Kremlin assault
The backlash against the poll published by Dozhd, Russia's only dissenting TV channel, played into government efforts to monopolize the media's message.
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30/12/2013 | Inteligencia y Seguridad
Suicide bomber strikes Russia. Another 'black widow?'
A suicide bomber killed at least 15 people in the Russian city of Volgograd. Early reports say the attack was a woman - perhaps a 'black widow' from Dagestan.
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05/09/2013 | Frente Externo
Russia - On eve of G20, Putin set to make big push on Syria
But it's unclear whether the Russian president will be able to win over summit attendees to its anti-interference stance on Syria.
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20/08/2012 | Frente Externo
Russia - How Russia transformed Pussy Riot into international cause célèbre
Few people took much note of Russia's Pussy Riot punk band before it was put on trial for blasphemy. Now even Putin supporters are sympathizing with the young women.
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06/05/2011 | Inteligencia y Seguridad
Russia praises bin Laden operation, seeks greater counterterror cooperation with US
Russia eliminated a number of top militant leaders. Russian experts warn that eliminating Osama bin Laden does not remove the threat of Al Qaeda attacks.
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06/05/2011 | Inteligencia y Seguridad
Russia praises bin Laden operation, seeks greater counterterror cooperation with US
Russia eliminated a number of top militant leaders. Russian experts warn that eliminating Osama bin Laden does not remove the threat of Al Qaeda attacks.
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19/03/2011 | Economia y Finanzas
As world rethinks nuclear power, Russia to invest $9 billion in Belarus plant
While much of the world is questioning investment in nuclear power amid Japan's crisis, Russia announced it will build a reactor in Belarus, where large areas remain closed off due to the Chernobyl meltdown.
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23/02/2011 | Frente Externo
Why Russia's Medvedev can't seem to deliver
While Russian President Dmitry Medvedev came into office advocating political and cultural reforms, so far he hasn't delivered significant change.
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05/11/2010 | Inteligencia y Seguridad
Georgia nabs Russian 'spy ring,' angering Moscow
Georgia on Friday accused 13 people, including four Russians, of spying for Russia after a four-year investigation.
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29/06/2010 | Inteligencia y Seguridad
Russia considers stronger powers for KGB's successor
Russian lawmakers are considering two bills that would give the FSB – the former KGB – sweeping powers against extremists. Critics cast it as a Soviet throwback that would enable the Kremlin to crack down on its opponents.
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17/10/2009 | Medio Ambiente
Global warming opens new Arctic shipping lane
Northeast Passage through the Arctic slashes time and money for mariners and could be a boom for Russia. But it raises concerns about ice loss induced by global warming.
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