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Moscow defends its bombers were flying in international airspace and were following necessary regulations.
Probe launched by Russian criminal investigation agency into cause of nuclear submarine blaze
The Orel submarine which is capable of carrying nuclear-tipped cruise and anti-submarine missiles caught fire while under repair in a dry dock.
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Four other men arrested all deny involvement in the murder of the prominent Putin critic.
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UAE denies reports of arms supply to Ukraine
Foreign Minister Abdullah bin Zayed al Nahyan says defence deal covers only sharing of technology.
Putin critic Boris Nemtsov shot dead outside Kremlin
Nemtsov's supporters claim killing was 'politically motivated' while Moscow begins investigation.
Russia: Former deputy PM Boris Nemtsov shot dead in Moscow
The 55-year-old politician was shot four times by an unidentified attacker near the Kremlin.
Grexit could push Athens towards Russia or China
Closer ties between Athens and Moscow, or Athens and Beijing are something Western powers will not want, says Marc Faber.
Ukraine Kharkiv bombers trained in Russia claims Kiev security official
Security Service of Ukraine official says four detained suspects were using Russian-made weapons..
Ukraine to borrow $1bn to buy gas and fuel oil for reserves
Planned strategic reserve of natural gas and fuel oil will cover local needs in emergency situations.
Russian fighter aircraft crashes near Volgograd as Moscow suspends operation of all Su-24 models
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Russia vows 'adequate' response to Nato expansion in eastern Europe
Moscow has warned that Nato's latest expansion in eastern Europe could lead to "military confrontation" in the region.
Minsk talks between Ukraine and pro-Russian rebels collapse amid raging violence
OCSE-led peace talks in Belarusian capital fail to secure ceasefire agreement dashing hopes.
Moscow library fire caused by elecrical fault destroys 14 million works of literature
Yuri Pivovarov, the institute's director, which branded the fire a 'disaster' said the extent of the damage remained unclear
Ukraine crisis: Shelling by pro-Russian rebels kills at least 10
Security forces in Mariupol in eastern Ukraine remain on high alert over raging fighting.
Ukraine crisis: Pro-Russian rebels vow to press on with military offensive against Kiev
Pro-Russian separatist leader determined to take on Ukrainian forces amid simmering conflict in the eastern region.
Russia bolstering military presence in eastern Ukraine as Kiev fears fresh incursions
Kiev says Russia deploying military personnel and weapons in eastern Ukraine amid raging Donbass conflict.
Vladimir Putin calls for calm in east Ukraine amid heavy shelling
Putin's call comes as Ukrainian president Petro Poroshenko vows to recapture all territories in eastern region from pro-Russian separatists.
Pussy Riot singer Maria Alyokhina arrested during Alexei Navalny protests
Punk singer one of 100 people detained following pro-Navalny demonstration near Red Square.
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Data collected by Jawbone fitness trackers reveal Brits are likely to be asleep by 2am this New Year's Eve.
Nato hits back at Russia for listing alliance as top security threat
Moscow lists Nato alliance as top security threat in revised military doctrine.
Ukrainian government and pro-Russian rebels exchange prisoners
Hundreds of prisoners freed in rebel stronghold Donetsk after deal facilitated by OCSE.
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