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Russia sets out to sanction Western sanctions
Just as investment banks are cutting their growth forecasts for Russia because of a growing likelihood of new U.S. sanctions, Russian legislators are looking for a strong response.
Trump says spy infiltrated his campaign but lawyer casts doubt
U.S. President Donald Trump accused the Justice Department on Friday of trying to frame him by planting a spy in his 2016 campaign — an allegation his own lawyer said might not be true. Promoting a theory that is circulating in conservative circles, Trump quoted ...
Patrick Kane guides U.S. past Czech Republic at ice hockey worlds; Canada edges Russia in OT
Captain Patrick Kane scored two goals to lift the United States to a 3-2 win over the Czech Republic in the quarterfinals of the IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship on Thursday while Canada beat Russia 5-4 in overtime. Kane claimed the third-period winner to take ...
Assad travels to Russia to meet with Putin, cites progress in war on 'terrorism'
The Kremlin says Syrian President Bashar Assad has met with President Vladimir Putin at his summer residence in the Black Sea resort of Sochi. A transcript of Thursday's meeting released by the Kremlin quoted Assad as saying that Syria is making progress in fighting "terrorism," ...
Cambridge Analytica shared data with Russia, sought to suppress U.S. black vote: whistleblower
Political consulting group Cambridge Analytica used Russian researchers and shared data with companies linked to Russian intelligence, a whistleblower told a congressional hearing on interference in the 2016 US election Wednesday. Christopher Wylie, who leaked information on the British-based firm's hijacking of data on millions ...
Syrian military takes key territory in country's center, says 'armed terrorism has been uprooted'
Syria's military said Wednesday it has restored government control over a large area in central Syria, securing a power station, a refinery and a cement factory after uprooting the armed opposition. With the latest military victory, Syrian government forces secure roads between the country's three ...
New weapons will maintain Russia's might for decades, Putin says
Russia's new weapons, including an array of new nuclear systems, will ensure the country's security for decades to come, President Vladimir Putin said Tuesday at a meeting with top military brass. Speaking in Sochi, Putin said the new systems unveiled this year will significantly increase ...
Japan to open Rugby World Cup against Russia after Romania thrown out
Japan will play Russia in the opening game of Rugby World Cup 2019 after Romania was essentially thrown out of the tournament for fielding an ineligible player during the qualifying process, World Rugby announced Wednesday. Romania, Spain and Belgium were all deducted points from the ...
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday is set to unveil a 19-km (about 12-mile) bridge linking southern Russia to the Crimean Peninsula annexed from Ukraine, a highly symbolic project he has personally championed. Known as the Crimean Bridge, it will be the longest not only ...
Russian firm calls Mueller indictment baseless, tied to 'make-believe crime'
A Russian company indicted in the special counsel investigation attacked the case in an acerbic court filing Monday that accused the government of inventing a "make-believe crime." The sharp rhetoric from Concord Management and Consulting LLC suggests the makings of a pitched court fight and ...
John Bolton: U.S. sanctions 'possible' on European firms over Iran even if EU stays in nuclear deal
White House National Security adviser John Bolton on Sunday said U.S. sanctions on European companies that do business with Iran were "possible, but Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said he remained hopeful Washington and its allies could strike a new nuclear deal with Tehran. Bolton ...
British spymaster urges EU to work with U.K. to counter militants and Russia after Brexit
Britain and the European Union must build a close security partnership after Brexit to foil Islamic State militant attacks and counter Russia's malign attempts to subvert Western democracies, the head of Britain's domestic spy agency said. Britain, as Europe's preeminent intelligence power, is seeking a ...
