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Russia in Syria: Putin's hard sell of quick victory against Isis could come back to haunt him
According to the Russian media everyone except the US is impressed by Russia's unilateral action.
Nato warns Russia over the 'extreme danger'of violating Turkish airspace
Turkish foreign minister has warned Russia that its armed forces will shoot down any plane that strays into its airspace.
Ukraine crisis: Government and separatists pull back artillery and tanks from front line
The 72-hour ceasefire holds in east Ukraine for first time since April 2014.
Turkey: Russian jets 'violated airspace' in Syria bombing campaign
Turkey's President Erdogan warned that Russian bombing campaign in Syria is 'grave mistake'.
President Assad says he will step aside if departure is 'part of solution' to the Syria crisis
Syrian president says the Middle East faces destruction if his campaign with Russia and Iran fails.
Russia helping 'butcher' Bashar al-Assad says Cameron
Unguided Russian airstrikes in Syria has killed civilians, Defence Secretary Michael Fallon said.
Russia: World's largest calligraphy artwork created by artist
Designer spent two days painting with brooms on the roof of an old chocolate factory.
Russian scientist injects himself with ancient 'immortality' bacteria
Moscow State University's Anatoli Brouchkov says he feels younger and healthier following infection.
Turkey: Syrians should not have to choose between Bashar al-Assad and Isis, says President Erdogan
Erdogan says Syrians can't be given choice between regime 'that massacres them and terrorist organisations'.
Syria conflict: Who are the major players fighting in the bloody Syrian civil war?
As Russia bombs opposition positions in Syria, militias and alliances are as murky as ever.
Russian official claims there is no moderate opposition in Syria
Comments follow claims Russian air strikes targeted non-Isis positions and killed civilians.
Russia in Syria: Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov says his forces are 'ready to march in the front row'
Chechen strongman backs Russian campaign in Syria.
Russia in Syria: Air strikes on Homs are 'holy war against terrorism' says Russian Orthodox Church
Russia's upper chamber approved use of military force against Isis.
Selfie dangers: Teen falls 9 floors to his death as he poses on rooftop in Russia
Russian teen known on Instagram as 'drewsssik' was known for taking risky selfies.
IDF bombs Syrian positions in Golan Heights after stray rockets land in Israel
Israel insists it has no desire to be dragged into wider conflict in neighbouring Syria.
Labour: Hilary Benn urges West to include Russia and Iran in Syria plan [Full speech]
The shadow foreign secretary spoke at Labour's annual conference in Brighton on 28 September.
Simon Heffer: Vladimir Putin shows up the West once more with Russia military intervention in Syria
He may not be the most popular man outside of his country but Putin's hawkishness can hurt Islamic State.
Russian ambassador claims Poland was responsible for World War II
Warsaw summons Russian ambassador after comments made during TV interview.
Jeremy Corbyn: Labour leader rules out negotiations with 'perverse' terror group Isis
Anti-war campaigner says there must be a 'political solution' to the war in Syria.
Russia boosts military aid to Syria's government to stop 'collapse' of Assad regime
Russia seeking to emphasise role as key regional player, says EU foreign policy chief.
Isis: Russia deploys 28 fighter jets and bombers to support Syrian President Bashar al-Assad
Planes expected to be used in operations in support of Syrian government forces.
Sinn Fein and black power Uhuru Movement attend Kremlin-funded 'anti-globalisation' conference
Conference comes as Russia attempts to stir up divisions in the West.
Isis: Syrian jets pound Islamic State targets in Palmyra
Air strikes follow aerial bombardment in IS nerve centre Raqqa in which many jihadists were killed.
Russia does not have the means or desire to defeat Isis in Syria and Vladimir Putin knows it
Russia is not prepared for a bigger engagement in Syria.
Russia: Men jailed over pro-Ukrainian graffiti
Russian court sentences two men for painting Ukrainian flag colours over a Soviet statue.
Putin call to Elton John on LGBT rights turns out to be a hoax
The Kremlin denied that such a conversation had ever taken place between the two.
Vladimir Putin calls for West to back Assad and defends military support for Syrian government
Speech comes as Russia sends arms and military personnel to Syria.
From the IRA to apartheid, Iraq war to Hamas, Jeremy Corbyn has been on the right side of history
New Labour leader has been unfairly attacked for his 'links' to anti-Semites and Holocaust deniers
How the world's press reacted to Jeremy Corbyn's victory in the Labour leadership election
From Israel to Argentina, reaction ranged from concern to jubilation.
Russian Orthodox Church demands further DNA testing before laying remains of Tsar's children to rest
Remains of Tsarevich Alexei and Grand Duchess Maria will undergo further tests before being reburied.