Russia Asks Pak To Take Steps To Contain Terror Groups
India News | Press Trust of India | Saturday October 1, 2016
Russia today said it expected Islamabad to take "effective" steps to stop the activities of terrorist groups in its territory as it voiced concern over "aggravation" of the situation along the Line of Control between India and Pakistan.
BRICS Nations Pledge To Step Up Cooperation In Education Sector
India News | Press Trust of India | Friday September 30, 2016
The BRICS countries - Brazil, Russia, China, India and South Africa - today resolved to facilitate movement and exchange of students and faculty in each other's institutions especially in areas like energy, climate change, water resources and economy.
Dutch Government Rebukes Russian Ambassador Over MH17 Remarks
World News | Reuters | Friday September 30, 2016
The Dutch Foreign Ministry summoned Russia's ambassador in The Hague for a diplomatic rebuke on Friday after Moscow made remarks critical of the criminal investigation into the crash of Malaysia Airlines Flight 17.
US May End Syria Ceasefire Talks With Russia Over Aleppo Bombings
World News | Indo-Asian News Service | Friday September 30, 2016
The US was today on the verge of ending its Syria discussions with Russia over continued bombings in Aleppo city, in which at least 400 persons were killed in the last eight days, an official said.
No Point In US Pursuing Syria Diplomacy With Russia: John Kerry
World News | Reuters | Friday September 30, 2016
US Secretary of State John Kerry on Thursday said there is no point pursuing further negotiations with Russia over Syria, leaving the Obama administration without a backup plan and scrambling to develop new options to stop the mounting carnage.
Hillary Clinton Vows To Retaliate Against Foreign Hackers
World News | Associated Press | Thursday September 29, 2016
Hillary Clinton is vowing anew to respond to foreign hacking the same as any other attack against the United States. When she openly blamed Russia for recent U.S. cyber break-ins, Donald Trump wondered whether to blame overseas governments or overweight hackers working from home.
MH17 Was Downed By Buk Missile Fired From Russia, Concludes Inquiry
World News | Associated Press | Wednesday September 28, 2016
Dutch-led criminal investigators said Wednesday they have solid evidence that a Malaysian jet was shot down by a Buk missile moved into eastern Ukraine from Russia.
Russian Airline Owner To Challenge Musk, Bezos In Space
People | Yuliya Fedorinova, Andrey Lemeshko, Bloomberg | Wednesday September 28, 2016
A Russian airline entrepreneur wants to join the space race, challenging Elon Musk's Space Exploration Technologies Corp. and Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin LLC with a plan to launch commercial rockets.
UEFA Champions League: Borussia Dortmund Frustrate Real Madrid as Leicester City Win
Agence France Press | Wednesday September 28, 2016
Premier League champions Leicester made it two wins from two in their debut Champions League campaign while reigning champions Real settled for a 2-2 draw against Borussia Dortmund
Saudis, Iran Dash Hopes For OPEC Oil Deal In Algeria
Thomson Reuters | Tuesday September 27, 2016
Saudi Arabia and Iran dashed hopes that OPEC oil producers could clinch an output-limiting deal in Algeria this week as sources said the group and non-member Russia were still trying to bridge differences between the kingdom and Tehran.
Russia Denies Its Warplanes Jeopardized Air Safety
World News | Associated Press | Tuesday September 27, 2016
The Russian military has denied allegations that its bombers jeopardized air safety during a patrol mission over the Sea of Norway.
Russia Plans Electronic Visas, Direct Flights To Attract More Indian Tourists
Indians Abroad | Press Trust of India | Tuesday September 27, 2016
Russia is considering the launch of e-visas for Indian tourists and direct flights between Mumbai and Moscow as part of its new aggressive measures to attract more visitors to the country.
Russia vs US Super-Power Games Are Destroying Syria
World News | NDTV | Tuesday September 27, 2016
The big questions: is America's strategy in Syria backfiring and ironically helping ISIS get even stronger? Or is Russia merely supporting a dictatorship - the Assad government - in a narrow political game?
Pentagon Chief Calls Russia Out Over 'Nuclear Saber-Rattling'
World News | Agence France-Presse | Tuesday September 27, 2016
Russia could be more willing to deploy nuclear weapons today than the Soviet Union ever was during the Cold War, US Defense Secretary Ashton Carter warned Monday.
Philippines' Rodrigo Duterte Wants To 'Open Alliances' With Russia, China
World News | Reuters | Monday September 26, 2016
Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte said today he would visit Russia and China this year to chart an independent foreign policy and "open alliances" with two powers with historic rivalries with the United States.
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