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Three people lived in this village, until two were murdered
New York Times: Thirty years ago, the village of Dobrusa had about 200 residents.
Russia's terrifying new 'superweapon' revealed
Imagine a missile that can choose its own target, decide when to attack and how.
Sex trafficker's shock act on Russian teen
16-year-old schoolgirl trying to sell her virginity online got lured into a vile sex plot.
Ex-oil mogul remains in Russia as drink-driving case delayed again
The reported billionaire was charged after a complaint about his driving.
Giant new dome built to contain Chernobyl's radioactive debris revealed
The shelter is the largest movable land-based structure ever constructed.
Shock detail of doomed sub's final moments
Strange detail noticed at funeral of those killed in sub disaster has raised questions.
Father attacked his daughters with pepper spray. But this time they fought back
There was nothing unusual about the violence. This time the outcome was different.
Kiwi man helps reunite Russian siblings
The four siblings were reconnected within days of posting on the Kiwi man's page.
'Top secret' Russian submarine's mysterious mission
Russian sub at the centre of a fatal fire is the most secret of their military fleet.
Fire on Russian submarine kills at least 14 sailors
The submarine was allegedly conducting surveys of the Barents Sea when fire broke out.
A monster to history, Stalin is a tourist magnet in his hometown
New York Times: How do you market a homegrown monster to the rest of the world?
True identity of emaciated 'living mummy' revealed
Tragic truth behind the story of an emaciated man who "survived in a bear den" revealed.
Icy handshake after 'despicable act'
UK PM refused to smile as she shook hand of Russia's President, later slamming him.
Like old pals, Trump, Putin make light of election meddling
Election meddling, freedom of the press - it seems to be a lighthearted joke for Trump.
'Don't meddle in the election': Trump and Putin meet
Trump and Putin came face to face for the first time since the Mueller report.
Truth behind story of man spending a month inside a bear den
It was a story that seemed too good to be true — so what really happened to Alexander?
'It kept me to eat later': Claims Russian man rescued after spending a month inside a bear den
Rescuers said the man, who broke his spine, looked like a mummy when he was found.
Four suspects charged with murder over shooting down of MH17
Three Russians and one Ukrainian will face trial over the downing of MH17.
Kremlin warns of cyberwar after report of US hacking of electrical grid
New York Times: Kremlin issues warning after reports of US hacking into power grid.
Charges to be laid over shooting down of MH17
Authorities are set to charge those allegedly responsible for shooting down MH17.
Starving lost polar bear stranded in Russian city
The polar bear will either be moved back to its natural habitat or moved to a Russian zoo.
US escalates online attacks on Russia's power grid
New York Times: In a warning to Russia US steps up digital incursions into power grid.
Russia's animal cruelty problem: The sexy bears of instagram
Stepan Panteleenko stands out from the usual crowd of pug dogs and miniature pigs.
Malaysian PM declares 'no evidence' Russia shot down MH17
Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad made claim in jaw-dropping speech,
No treason. No coup. Just lies: Comey hits out about Trump
COMMENT: Former FBI director James Comey writes - "the conspiracy theory makes no sense"
Trump not exonerated: Robert Mueller's parting shot as he resigns
Special counsel Robert Mueller has revealed the inner workings of his investigation.
Putin 'out-prepared Trump in key meeting'
Vladimir Putin "seized every opportunity to push what he wanted," committee told.
'Drunk' passenger lashes out at cabin crew, breaks flight attendant's leg
A man's drunken rampage has landed him a flying ban and possible jail time.
Man rows solo from Dunedin to Cape Horn in 154 days
The journey took the 67-year-old just 154 days.
Why do you grab your bag when running off a burning plane?
NYT: Why you shouldn't be quick to judge passengers fleeing the burning plane in Moscow.
Your 5G phone won't hurt you. But Russia wants you to think otherwise
NYT: RT America has a new alarm: the coming '5G Apocalypse.'
Vladimir Putin's embarrassing ice tumble
Putin has been filmed taking an embarrassing, hard fall during an exhibition event.
The big unanswered question at core of Trump's corruption
Comment: Let's survey the big picture.