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Kremlin using refugee crisis to destabilise Germany, claim intelligence chiefs
Russia whipping up anti-refugee feelings in Germany's Russian diaspora, they tell politicians.
Vladimir Putin parody video takes Europe by storm with Donald Trump up next for a roasting
The viral song by Slovenian comedian Klemen Slakonja has gathered over three million hits.
Tennis star Maria Sharapova reveals she failed drugs test during Australian Open
The 28-year-old player revealed the surprising news during a news conference in Los Angeles.
Russia's legalisation of online poker could be a billion-dollar pot of tax for the taking
When the chips are down online gaming could be a strong hand to play for Russia's economy.
Back in the USSR: Mikhail Gorbachev sings about peace and love on his 85th birthday
Former leader of the USSR recalls happier days.
British adventurers saved by US Coast Guard in Alaska in dramatic helicopter rescue
Neil Laughton and James Bingham were attempting to cross the Bering Strait.
MH370 conspiracies: Stolen by Russia or debris faked - what happened to missing plane?
A CNN survey said one in ten Americans believed "space aliens or beings from another dimension" were involved
Vladimir Putin 'exploiting' refugee crisis to topple Angela Merkel says Nato director
Russia's president is funding extreme parties in Europe says Nato official.
Chechnya elections: Ramzan Kadyrov adopts 'Ivan the Terrible' strategy to gain further power
Kadyrov stated his intention to step down from the leadership role – but has he?
Russian atheist could face jail under post-Pussy Riot anti-blasphemy law
The law criminalises any act that hurts people's religious sentiments and beliefs.
Russia: Model stabbed 140 times by 'jealous' older sister on drugs
Police have detained Elizaveta Dubrovina on suspicion of killing her sister Stefania Dubrovina.
Syria ceasefire: Amateur video shows Russian jet firing rockets in Harbnafseh despite truce
If true, the video violates a cessation of hostilities agreement in force between Syrian forces and rebels.
Kremlin orders Russian media blackout after hijab-wearing nanny beheads child in Moscow
While world is reeling from the shocking murder, Russian news channels instead focussed on the Oscars.
Russia: Moscow nanny shouting Islamic slogans takes decapitated child's head to Metro station
Police responding to incident at Oktyabrskoye Pole station after headless body is found in burnt apartment.
Chechnya Republic President Ramzan Kadyrov says he will stand down in April
The strongman leader labelled 'Putin's dragon' has been leader of Chechnya since 2007
Syria ceasefire: Temporary truce destined to fail says peace activist
Ceasefire in Syria brokered by the US and Russia will only last a few days, says opposition coalition.
Boris Nemtsov murder: Memorial march for opposition leader goes ahead in Moscow
US ambassador laid a wreath at the shrine for the murdered leader of the Russian opposition.
Syria ceasefire: Car bomb kills two as government forces drop barrel bombs
Rebel group Jaish al-Islam claims the government has already violated the truce.
Oman backs Iran in refusal to consider oil output freeze
Country's oil minister said given recent sanction, Iran should be exempt from any production cuts.
Ukraine attempting to 'humiliate' Russia with Eurovision entry, claims Kremlin official
Russia says Ukrainian song breaks rule banning 'politicised' songs from competition.
Hybrid warfare: How Russia is exploiting the refugee crisis to split the EU
Russia seeks to exploit rising anti-immigrant feeling in EU.
Oil crisis: Saudi Arabia oil minister says 'no sense wasting our time seeking production cuts'
Ali al-Naimi's warning seemed to be directed at Russia and Iran.
Syria: Assad government agrees to ceasefire but vows to continue fight against Isis and al-Qaeda
The government has said the terror groups Daesh and the al-Nusra front will not be included.
Whistleblower Edward Snowden vows to return to the US 'if I can get a fair trial'
Former National Security Agency contractor plans to launch a public interest defence against treason charges.
Suspect high on date rape drug GHB filmed by Russian police for fun
Disturbing video shows suspect behaving manically as officers are heard laughing at his antics.
John Kerry says provisional Syria ceasefire agreement reached with Russia
International community 'closer to a ceasefire today than we have been' says US Secretary of State.
Russia's air force targets civilians and humanitarian workers in Syria, says Amnesty
Russia has been accused of bombing hospitals and schools in northern Syria.
Syria: Assad ready for truce but says 'terrorists' must not take advantage
Syrian president says Turkey must stop sending more 'terrorists' and arms.
Saudi Arabian FM says Syrian rebels should be provided with surface-to-air missiles
Adel al-Jubeir claims rockets would allow rebels to 'neutralize' helicopters and aircraft.
Russia's anti-narcotics agency blames drugs epidemic on Ukrainian secret service
Superpower steps up anti-foreign rhetoric ahead of September parliamentary elections