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Human Rights Watch calls Ukraine to withdraw the ban imposed on 17 Russian journalists
Ukraine has prohibited 17 Russian journalists from entering the country from 27 May until 31 December 2017.
'Biggest ever' cybercrime bust sees 50 hackers arrested over suspected Russian bank robbery
The joint operation included the FSB, the Interior Ministry, Kaspersky Lab and a victimised bank.
Twitter: Suspended parody Putin account reactivated after censorship outcry
The account @DarthPutinKGB was taken offline sparking fears Twitter was responding to Russian government pressure.
UFC fighter Rashid Magomedov saves boy from drowning in Russia
Rashid Magomedov saves six-year-old child from drowning
Nadia Savchenko: Freed Ukrainian fighter pilot sworn in as MP amid talk of presidential run
Savchenko was imprisoned in Russia for nearly two years before Vladimir Putin granted her release.
Maria Sharapova named in Russia's Olympic team despite suspension
Sharapova is under suspension after failing a drugs test at the 2016 Australian Open in January.
Ukrainian pilot Nadia Savchenko 'freed in prisoner swap deal'
Reports claim pilot was freed in exchange for two Russian servicemen.
Euro 2016 player to watch: Martin Skrtel's Liverpool uncertainty can be a positive for plucky Slovakia
Without assurances over his future, Skrtel must use the summer finals in France to boost his career.
Malaysia Airlines MH17: Victims' families sue Russia in £1bn compensation lawsuit
Claim to the European Court of Human Rights is based on the violation of a passenger's right to life.
Putin and Panama Papers probe linked to sacking of editors from Russia's RBC Media
Three editors leave their posts after sensitive stories about Russia's elite.
Disclosed NSA files leaked by Edward Snowden reveal probe into Putin's suspected links with crime
The files were released on 16 May in a fresh batch of documents leaked by Edward Snowden.
War on Isis: Row rages over Russian military base in ancient Syrian site of Palmyra
Russia is accused of building a military base in the World Heritage Site without permission which Moscow rejects.
Greece: Daily life inside Malakasa refugee camp
As conditions in refugee camps worsen, the relocation target of 20,000 asylum seekers has been virtually ignored.
EgyptAir MS804: Crash is the latest disaster for Egyptian aviation
Egypt's aviation industry has suffered a number of setbacks over the past year.
Former Nato chief warns of nuclear war with Russia if there is no Baltic defence boost
General Sir Richard Shirreff called on the West to act to 'avert a potential catastrophe'.
Chechnya leader Ramzan Kadyrov makes heartfelt Instagram plea for missing cat
The 'toyger' of the Chechen strongman went missing nearly two weeks ago.
Eurovision: Red Army Choir announces it is willing to represent Russia in 2017
Announcement follows Russian fury at victory of Ukrainian song denouncing Soviet crimes.
The Groups of Death: Online suicide forums linked to deaths of 130 Russian teens in six months
Investigation exposes social-media groups behind recent wave of suicides, as MPs call for website legislation.
EU referendum: David Cameron claims Islamic State 'might be happy' with Brexit
UK prime minister was branded 'ridiculous' by one of his own MPs after the comment.
Crimea's Tartars: Muslim minority deported by Stalin in the spotlight over Ukraine's Eurovision win
Susana Jamaladinova's song recalls the 1944 mass deportation of Crimea's Tartars by Stalin.
Eurovision 2016: Furious Russian officials threaten boycott over Ukraine 1944 victory
Ukrainian winning song '1944' is about the persecution of the Crimean Tatars by the Soviet Union.
Eurovision 2016: Was Russia robbed? You'd be forgiven for thinking so
Nail-biting, popcorn-munching, last-minute photo finish between Russia and Ukraine was Eurovision at its best.
Ukraine celebrates Eurovision win after stealing victory from frontrunners Australia
Singer Jamala won over the European audience with her emotional song 1944, about ethnic cleansing.
Ukrainian hackers leak personal information of thousands of journalists
The information was reportedly leaked on a website affiliated with the Ukraine Security Service.
Roy Hodgson hints at Euro 2016 squad as Jamie Vardy collects Footballer of the Year award
The 29-year-old Leicester City forward has enjoyed a record-breaking season with the Foxes.
Donald Trump reveals he will visit Israel 'soon' in bid to mend relations following Netanyahu snub
Presidential hopeful appears to confirm reports he will make the trip before the US presidential election.
Moscow Victory Day parade 2016: President Putin calls for international 'non-bloc' security force
Parade marking 75th anniversary of Allied world war victory saw military show off new weapons and equipment.
Russian 'Little Obama' chocolate-flavoured ice cream bad taste, says US
'Obamka' ice cream is adorned with an image of a smiling young black boy wearing an earring.
Russian spies suspected of hacking civil rights activists' Telegram accounts
Two civil rights activists have accused Russian secret services and MTS of hacking their Telegram accounts.
Putin's bikers the Night Wolves claim 'secret entry' into EU on way to Berlin despite ban
Turned away from Poland, the pro-Kremlin bikers want to recreate the Red Army march to Berlin from WW2.