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Snow of the Century: Moscow blanketed in white after heaviest snowfall since records began
An average month's amount of snow fell on Moscow over the weekend, with the depth of the snow reaching 62 centimetres (24.5 inches) in some parts.
UK-based Russian oligarchs plead with Kremlin to return to Moscow
A clampdown on Russian oligarchs in Britain has led many to ask the Kremlin if they can return to Russia without being arrested.
Saturday Night Live sees Alec Baldwin return as Donald Trump in Fox & Friends parody
Baldwin's version of the US president was seen on Twitter in bed, then calling the Fox News programme to show off about his State of the Union performance.
Pentagon documents reveal Russia has huge nuclear 'doomsday torpedo'
Russia allegedly has a nuclear doomsday missile that would be six times more deadly than the atomic bomb dropped on Hiroshima.
'Yo memo so stupid': Twitter savagely taunts Trump over declassified memo with viral #YoMemo hashtag
"Yo memo so lame, even Wikileaks wouldn't leak it," Beau Willimon, the creator of Netflix's House of Cards, tweeted.
McMafia warning: Illegal wealth of mega-rich can be now seized
Around £90 billion that is illegally laundered in the UK each year will soon be within reach of government officials.
Read full Nunes Memo: Trump claims 'shameful' FBI abuse of power in Russia investigation
The Nunes Memo has been released by the House Intelligence Committee alleging abuse of power by the FBI over the investigation into collusion between Russia and the Trump campaign.
Russia to station warplanes on disputed island near Japan
Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev says air force could use civilian airport on Kurile Islands, claimed by both Russia and Japan.
Top US official binned at last minute 'Kremlin list' of Russian oligarchs with Putin ties says expert
The Kremlin list to name and shame Russians with links with Vladimir Putin was binned for a Forbes list of the country's richest people, which includes Roman Abramovich.
CIA chief: We will steal secrets on behalf of the American people
CIA director Mike Pompeo has said he believes Russia will attempt to interfere in the 2018 US midterm elections.
Donald Trump refuses to implement new sanctions on Putin's Russia
State department says it will not enforce new sanctions, as current ones already a deterrent.
There's something sinister about Theresa May's fake news offensive
Fake news has three distinct meanings, and only one of them is legitimate.
Kremlin accuses US of attempting to interfere in presidential elections with threat of sanctions
President Vladimir Putin's spokesman affirms Washington's role will have no consequence on the presidential polls in March.
Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny arrested after Moscow HQ raided by police
Navalny is calling for a boycott of the March 18 presidential election in which President Vladimir Putin is seeking a fourth term.
Russia wants to attack Britain's energy supply and 'cause chaos' says UK defence secretary
UK defence secretary Gavin Williamson says Russia is looking to target British energy infrastructure rather than a military invasion.
Putin hails upgraded supersonic bombers that will 'boost Russia's military power'
Russian President Vladimir Putin said Thursday (25 January) that modernised strategic bombers will boost Russia's military power.
Benjamin Netanyahu to travel to Russia for a quick meeting with Vladimir Putin
Although the agenda for the meeting is not known, Syria and Iran's presence in the strife-torn region are expected to figure.
'Ideological warfare': Russia bans Death of Stalin over 'offensive' depiction of Soviet-era life
Some Russian politicians have opposed the release of the film, which they claim is "extremist" and offensive.
Operation Olive Branch in pictures: Turkey's assault on Afrin, Kurdish enclave in Syria
Turkey's president says Operation Olive Branch is progressing "successfully" and will continue until the last "terrorist" is eliminated.
Pussy Riot members seek asylum in Sweden after 'persecution' in Russia over anti-Putin protests
Punk art collective gained worldwide fame in 2012 when they staged an anti-Putin protest in Moscow's Cathedral.
Syria and Russia 'coordinating' with Turkish offensive against Kurds in Afrin
The Turkish offensive aims to remove the US-backed and Kurdish-led SDF. Despite condemnation, the Syrian and Russian regimes appear to have given the operation the go-ahead.
Is Putin actually three different people? Outlandish conspiracy obsesses over Russian president's ears
Three different pictures, three different results - what the hell is going on with the Russian president's ears?
Russian leader who tortures gay men is sad... because he lost his Instagram account
Leader of the Russian republic of Chechnya, Ramzan Kadyrov, is fuming after his Facebook and Instagram accounts were deactivated. He was sanctioned by the US for torturing gay men.
Moscow's military might will overpower us if we undergo cost cutting says UK army chief
General Sir Nick Carter says Russia's military power is superior to Britain's as he makes the case for more funding. he will address the RUSI think tank in London.
Axe-wielding teen storms school classroom with firebomb before brutal slashing attack
The attack happened in Sosnovy Bor on the outskirts of Ulan-Ude, the regional capital of Buryatia, a region near the Russia-Mongolia border in Russia.
Russian President Vladimir Putin strips off and plunges into ice hole to celebrate Orthodox Epiphany
Russian President Vladimir Putin immersed himself in a frozen lake to celebrate Epiphany, a major holiday in Orthodox Christianity marking the baptism of Jesus.
Is a war brewing between Russia and Ukraine over Moscow's actions in Donbas?
Kiev adopted a law labelling Moscow as an "aggressor" state in Donetsk and Luhansk provinces.
Russian elections: Vladimir Putin attempting to become 'emperor for life'
Vladimir Putin's main opposition rival has hit out at the Russian leader and his near 20-year grip on power.
Under Donald Trump, the United States' global leadership rating has plunged to Russian levels
Donald Trump has angered the world with his tweets, comments and international policy decisions.
Donald Trump says Washington is 'a mean and deceptive place'
President Donald Trump said Russia was helping North Korea evade sanctions and added that the US forces required more anti-missile defence measures in place.