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Former US Ambassador to Russia says Putin wanted 'revenge' on Clinton
McFaul claims Putin believes Clinton interfered in a Russian parliamentary election in 2011.
Kellyanne Conway echoes Trump's criticism of CIA report on Russia as 'laughable and ridiculous'
Senior aide defends Trump's decision only to receive presidential intelligence briefings once a week.
Non-Opec members agree to cut oil production to ease oversupply
Group of 11 states including Russia and Mexico to slash output by 558,000 barrels per day from 1 January.
Could Obama's Russian hacking probe overturn the US election results?
Republicans support election-tampering probe, as Senator Lindsey Graham says "I'm going after Russia in every way".
Georgia accuses US Department of Homeland Security of trying to hack its election register
Secretary of State in Georgia demands response over 'illegal' action from Secretary of Homeland Security
McLaren report alleges that more than 1,000 Russian athletes implicated in doping cover-up
Part two of Professor Richard McLaren's eye-opening report was published on Friday 9 December.
Russia 'intensifying' attempts to influence federal election, says German spy chief
End goal is "to weaken or destabilise the Federal Republic of Germany," said Hans-Georg Maassen.
Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov eager to fight Isis 'scum' in Syria on Putin's command
Ramzan Kadyrov promises he will also personally join the fight if necessary.
Trump 'factually incorrect' to deny Russia's US election hack says former CIA chief
Michael Hayden praises defence picks, but says Trump's claim Russia isn't behind hack on Democrats is not reality.
Crystal from outer space discovered in meteorite that crashed down in Siberia
The crystal-like mineral is thought to have formed when the meteorite collided with another object in space.
MI6 chief warns Russian-style 'hybrid warfare' poses threat to democracies
"The risks at stake are profound and represent a fundamental threat to our sovereignty," Alex Younger said.
Democrats urge Obama to reveal extent of Russian electoral interference
During the election Russia was accused of leaking hacked information to undermine Hillary Clinton.
Russia to sell 19.5% stake in Rosneft to Glencore and Qatar Investment Authority for €10.2bn
The deal marks a win for Russian President Vladimir Putin as it comes at a time when the government is cash-strapped.
President Bashar al-Assad says Aleppo win would mark a huge step in ending Syrian civil war
'The war in Syria will not end until after the complete elimination of terrorism,' Assad has warned.
Western leaders condemn Aleppo massacre in strongest statement yet
The leaders of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, UK and US also backed Syrian rebels' proposal for a ceasefire.
What is next for oil prices after Opec?
Opec's surprise decision to cut oil production by 1.2 million barrels per day has boosted the crude oil price.
Fifa 17 is 'gay propaganda' claim Russian politicians calling for ban
The EA Sports game supported Stonewall's Rainbow Laces campaign in November.
Iran will not let Trump 'rip apart' nuclear deal, warns Rouhani
'Do you think we and our nation will let him do that?' the Iranian president said.
Russia gets new Putin-approved information security doctrine following cyberespionage attack fears
The new edition of the doctrine comes on the heels of cyberattacks on major Russian banks.
China joins Russia in vetoing UN Security Council resolution for ceasefire in Aleppo
Russia argues that a ceasefire in besieged Syrian city would allow 'terrorists' to regroup.
Lithuania releases manual advising citizens on what to do if Russia invades
Move comes amid concerns Russia could attempt to seize control of Baltic region.
Magnum photographers provide a powerful glimpse into the refugee crisis past and present
The photos will be shown in an open-air exhibition as part of Amnesty International's I Welcome campaign and mark the lead up to Magnum Photos' 70th anniversary.
Hackers steal more than $31m from Russia's central bank
This cyberattack is the latest in a series of attacks targeting financial institutions globally.
We are no better than Nazi appeasers if we ignore Bashar al-Assad's genocide in Aleppo
Syrians find themselves completely alone as the death squads backed by Russian bombs move in.
Ukraine begins Black Sea missile tests amid increasing Russia tensions
Russia has threatened to shoot down the missiles if they enter Crimean airspace.
Russia urges Donald Trump to honour 2015 Iran nuclear deal
Top diplomat says president-elect must adjust 'pre-election promises' and keep 'positive' deal for Middle East.
US House of representatives backs proposal to counter global Russian subversion
Bill calls for new panel to confront Russian efforts to "exert covert influence over peoples and governments".
Eastern Aleppo on the verge of becoming 'one giant graveyard', warns UN humanitarian chief
The UN Security Council held an emergency meeting amid fresh air strikes by government forces.
US military admits it targeted and killed loyalist Syrian forces by 'mistake' in Deir ez-Zor
The US-led coalition said it attacked troops loyal to Bashar al-Assad in error on 17 September.
Commodities round-up: Oil market volatility rises as Saudi minister says Opec cut may not be needed
Opec seeks solutions as ministers' meeting nears with oil benchmarks well below $50 per barrel