Russia probes pilot error in deadly plane blaze
Russian investigators were on Tuesday considering pilot error as the cause of a crash-landing that saw a plane erupt in flames at Moscow’s busiest airport and kill 41 people, media reported.
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Lon Rith defends father’s legacy
Lon Rith said his father did not commit a coup d’état in 1970 that resulted in the removal of Prince Norodom Sihanouk.
Putin mulls faster nuke strikes on US
Moscow to stationing its nuclear missiles closer to the US if the US stationed its own closer to Russia, says Putin.
WADA to make decision on Russia
WADA executive committee to take up a recommendation on January 22 regarding Russia’s failure to turn over data.
Seven dead, dozens trapped under rubble in Russian gas blast
As many as 40 people could still be trapped in the rubble of a Russian apartment.
Russia’s position on martial law in Ukraine
Maria Zakharova, the Russian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson delivered the official position on implementation of martial law in Ukraine during the briefing in Moscow on November 30, which is presented below.
Russian news agency to hold workshop for 40 foreign journalists
Russian news agency and radio Sputnik to hold a multimedia workshop.
US Mideast clout in doubt with Khashoggi case
If Washington doesn’t stay close to Riyadh and sell it arms, Trump told reporters in the Oval Office this weekend, the Saudis will turn to Moscow or Beijing instead.
Croatian president wins admirers
Croatian President Kolinda Grabar Kitarovic has won many admirers for own performance at the World Cup final in Moscow.
France overpower Croatia to win World Cup
France overwhelms Croatia 4-2 in the World Cup final at Moscow’s Luzhniki stadium.
Russian festival of football a ‘brilliant’ success
The World Cup -as it reached its end- has changed perceptions of the host country.
Iran says ties with Russia ‘strategic‘
Tehran and Moscow need to bolster their “strategic” cooperation in the face of US hegemony, a senior adviser to Khamenei says.
After shock Russia win, Moscow cleans up huge party mess
Moscow city worker Nikolai Bardayev did not celebrate Russia’s shock win against Spain on Sunday that sent scores of Russians to the streets to celebrate. He was too busy cleaning up the mess.
Moscow running low on beer
Beer-guzzling soccer fans risk drinking bars and restaurants in the Russian capital dry, with some saying they are running low.
Blatter says England should host World Cup
Sepp Blatter says he believes the World Cup should return to England.
Kremlin says Blatter on a private visit
Blatter is on a private visit to Russia and any meetings will be held in a private and non-official capacity, the Kremlin says.
Taxi injures seven in Moscow
A taxi drove into a crowd of pedestrians near Moscow’s Red Square, injuring seven people including two Mexicans.
Men removed from Cup train
Two British men are removed from a train travelling to the Russian city of Volgograd for the World Cup.
Sengkea stars in Moscow youth championships
Sokheng Sengkea puts in a stellar performance at the 6th Gazprom Football.
Youngsters ready for Football for Friendship
Sokheng Sengkea and Sok Makara will go Russia for the 6th Gazprom Football Prog.
Russian football supremo unhappy with stadium roofs
The head of Russia’s Premier League is not happy with all the new stadiums.
Putin calls for ‘culture of no tolerance’ to doping
Putin calls for sports officials to restore Moscow’s place in international sport.
Moscow set to make ‘exception’ for reporter
Moscow bows to pressure and grants a World Cup entry visa to a German reporter.
Berlin protests ban on journalist
Berlin protests Moscow’s decision to ban from the World Cup a German journalist who broke the story on doping scandal.
Football for Friendship seeks to unite youths
The 6th Gazprom Football for Friendship International Children’s Project in Moscow.
Russia: Burden of proof rests solely on UK
The British authorities have demonstrated their inability to ensure the safety of Russian citizens more than once.
Expelled Russians arrive home as Moscow warns against travel to UK
Russian diplomats expelled from the United States arrive in Moscow.
Putin on track for victory as opposition cries foul
Russians voted in an election set to hand President Vladimir Putin a fourth Kremlin term.
Putin unveils new nuclear weapons to counter West
Putin says he could hit almost any point in the world and not be intercepted.
IOC lifts Russia ban: Moscow official
The International Olympic Committee lifts a doping ban against Russia, restoring the country’s rights in full.
