Social media shares and "likes" land Russians in prison

Criticizing the government on social media can be a risky proposition in Russia, activists say

• May 31, 2016

More Russian Olympic champions retest positive for dope

State tv says 14 athletes, including 10 medalists, tested positive on reanalysis of their doping samples from 2008

• May 24, 2016

About 200 involved in deadly brawl at cemetery

Guns, shovels, steel bars, baseball bats among weapons used in violent brawl in Russia

• May 14, 2016

Stowaway girl, 10, raises security questions

Girl left home in Moscow for school and flew to St. Petersburg without identification or a ticket

• Apr 27, 2016

5 civilians killed as war quietly rages in eastern Ukraine

Pregnant woman among at least five killed in worst civilian loss of life in months since two year war started and claimed over nine thousand lives

• Apr 27, 2016

Fire rages at Russian Defense Ministry building in Moscow

The ministry moved to a new headquarters on the Moskva River in 2014 but still kept the old building near the Kremlin

• Apr 3, 2016

Russia: Black boxes from deadly plane crash badly damaged

Aviation experts began examining black boxes from FlyDubai flight that crashed in southern Russia, killing all 62 aboard

• Mar 20, 2016

Putin's spokesman criticizes Trump ad, calls it "demonization" of Russia

Video mashup posted to GOP front-runner's Instagram account features Russian President Vladimir Putin engaged in martial arts

• Mar 17, 2016

Nanny accused in Russia girl's murder: Allah ordered it

Uzbek woman makes little sense addressing reporters outside court, as prosecutors claim she was "incited" to brutally kill 4-year-old girl

• Mar 2, 2016

Russian TV silent after young girl beheaded

Television channels offer little info after woman arrested and charged with gruesome crime in Moscow, but details emerge anyway

• Mar 1, 2016

Woman reportedly beheads child, threatens Moscow travelers

Russian media say woman killed young girl in apartment, shouted "Allahu Akbar" in streets while waving head at passersby

• Feb 29, 2016

In Moscow, Kerry praises "cooperative effort" with Russia

Secretary of state is meeting with Russian President Putin to talk Syria and Ukraine; says "I hope we can find some common ground"

• Dec 15, 2015

Russia engages in puppy diplomacy

After French police dog Diesel killed in Paris attacks, Russia makes a "gesture that comes from the heart"

• Dec 8, 2015

Russia changing stance on backing for Assad?

Foreign Ministry spokeswoman says dictator remaining in power has never been crucial to Russia, but "Syrian people" must decide

• Nov 3, 2015

Edward Snowden flees Hong Kong for Moscow

Edward Snowden has fled Hong Kong for Moscow, where he is likely headed to Cuba and eventually Ecuador to seek asylum

• Jun 23, 2013

Snowden planned his escape, but Russia may have other ideas

It's unclear if Edward Snowden changed his travel plans, or if Russia blocked his departure to Cuba

• Jun 24, 2013

What went wrong in effort to get Snowden?

One could argue the U.S. had two weeks to charge and extradite Edward Snowden while he was in Hong Kong

• Jun 24, 2013

Obama says he's not "scrambling jets to get a 29-year-old hacker"

Edward Snowden, the former NSA computer technician who revealed some of America's top secrets, is still believed to be holed up in a Moscow airport

• Jun 27, 2013

Three countries offer asylum to Edward Snowden

Edward Snowden has been marooned at a Moscow airport for two weeks desperately seeking a safe haven

• Jul 6, 2013

Edward Snowden emerges from hiding in Moscow

NSA leaker Edward Snowden, who continues to be holed up at a Moscow airport, met with a small group of human rights advocates and released a statement asking for help in getting asylum in Russia. Bob Orr reports.

• Jul 12, 2013

Snowden accepts award from ex-spies in Russia

NSA leaker Edward Snowden appeared in public in Moscow on Friday to accept an award from a group of ex-American spies

• Oct 12, 2013

Assad shows up to thank Putin for the save

In 1st known departure from country since war began in 2011, Syrian dictator lauds Putin for help fighting "terrorists," and shows who is really now in control

• Oct 21, 2015

Russia releases new details on ISIS terror plot

Twelve Russians involved in plot against Moscow's transit system, officials say

• Oct 13, 2015

Russia says it broke up ISIS cell in Moscow

Arrest of group allegedly trained by ISIS in Syria plays into Putin's hands politically, showing the urgency of fighting terrorism abroad

• Oct 12, 2015

Russia tipping the balance for Assad in Syria war?

After more than 4 years of stalemate and 250,000 deaths, dictator who Obama said must go could be gaining the upper hand

• Oct 8, 2015

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