Russia

Lesser of two very evil evils for Israel is President Assad.

Russian newspapers say that Putin's apparently sudden drawdown had been planned for some time.

It follows report outlining alleged human rights abuses of Chechnya President Ramzan Kadyrov.

Wada president Craig Reedie wants sponsors to help fund the fight against doping.

Opposition leader claims reponse shows Putin "approves of" intimidation of critics.

The 59-year-old official has delivered an update on Russia's potential involvement with the next Games.

Russia whipping up anti-refugee feelings in Germany's Russian diaspora, they tell politicians.

The viral song by Slovenian comedian Klemen Slakonja has gathered over three million hits.

The 28-year-old player revealed the surprising news during a news conference in Los Angeles.

When the chips are down online gaming could be a strong hand to play for Russia's economy.

Former leader of the USSR recalls happier days.

Neil Laughton and James Bingham were attempting to cross the Bering Strait.

A CNN survey said one in ten Americans believed "space aliens or beings from another dimension" were involved

Russia's president is funding extreme parties in Europe says Nato official.

Kadyrov stated his intention to step down from the leadership role – but has he?

The law criminalises any act that hurts people's religious sentiments and beliefs.

Police have detained Elizaveta Dubrovina on suspicion of killing her sister Stefania Dubrovina.

If true, the video violates a cessation of hostilities agreement in force between Syrian forces and rebels.

While world is reeling from the shocking murder, Russian news channels instead focussed on the Oscars.

Police responding to incident at Oktyabrskoye Pole station after headless body is found in burnt apartment.

The strongman leader labelled 'Putin's dragon' has been leader of Chechnya since 2007

Ceasefire in Syria brokered by the US and Russia will only last a few days, says opposition coalition.

US ambassador laid a wreath at the shrine for the murdered leader of the Russian opposition.

Rebel group Jaish al-Islam claims the government has already violated the truce.

Country's oil minister said given recent sanction, Iran should be exempt from any production cuts.

Russia says Ukrainian song breaks rule banning 'politicised' songs from competition.

Russia seeks to exploit rising anti-immigrant feeling in EU.

Ali al-Naimi's warning seemed to be directed at Russia and Iran.

The government has said the terror groups Daesh and the al-Nusra front will not be included.

Former National Security Agency contractor plans to launch a public interest defence against treason charges.