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2 Policemen Get Killed In Attack At Russia's North Caucasus
Two traffic policemen were killed on Saturday after their vehicle came under fire in Russia's volatile North Caucasus region, investigators said.
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Russian Security Service Says Killed North Caucasus ISIS 'Emir'
Russia's FSB security service said on Sunday it had killed an "emir" of the ISIS in the North Caucasus along with four other terrorists in a raid in the Dagestan region.
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Vladimir Putin's Party Dominates In Russia Parliament Vote
Russia's ruling United Russia party on Sunday cruised to an easy victory in parliamentary polls that could pave the way for President Vladimir Putin to glide to a fourth term in 2018 elections, partial results showed.
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Rights Group Attacked In Russia's Caucasus After Assault On Journalists
Armed men have attacked the office of a prominent human rights organisation in the volatile Russian region of Ingushetia, the group said today, hours after an assault on journalists in the same area sparked international outrage.
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ISIS Claims Deadly Shooting In Russia's Caucasus: SITE
The ISIS has claimed responsibility for a shooting at an ancient citadel in Russia's volatile North Caucasus region of Dagestan that killed one and injured 11, the SITE Intelligence Group said.
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1 Killed, 11 Injured In Shooting At UNESCO Site In Russia's Caucasus
One person was killed in a shooting at a UNESCO heritage site in Russia's volatile North Caucasus region of Dagestan, officials said today.
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International Trade Helps Spread Infectious Diseases: Study
Besides opening up new vistas for humans, ranging from travel to exotic places to enjoying the products and services of those distant lands, international trade and travel also increases risk of spreading infectious diseases, a study says.
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Russia Says 11 ISIS-Linked Fighters Killed in North Caucasus
Russia said Sunday it had killed 11 fighters linked to the extremist Islamic State group in a special operation in its volatile North Caucasus region.
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Syria's Al-Nusra Calls On Jihadists in Caucasus to Attack Russia
The head of Al-Qaeda's Syrian affiliate has called on jihadists in the Caucasus to attack Russian civilians and soldiers in retaliation for Moscow's air strikes in Syria.
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Russian Soldier Accused of Killing Armenian Family of 7 Goes on Trial
A Russian soldier accused of killing a family of seven in Armenia, including two children, went on trial for desertion today at a Russian army base in the former Soviet state.
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Armenia Opens Probe into Police Violence Against Protesters
Armenian authorities launched a criminal investigation today into police officers involved in a brutal crackdown on demonstrators protesting against electricity price hikes.
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Azerbaijan Jails 10 for Fighting With Islamic State Radicals
A court in Azerbaijan on Wednesday sentenced 10 people to jail terms of between four to 15 years for joining Islamic State fighters, a spokesman said.
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Armenia Protesters Hold Firm After Government Rejects Demands
Hundreds of Armenian protesters remained camped out near the presidential palace early today after the government refused to heed their week-long calls against hikes in electricity prices.
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Vladimir Putin to Attend Genocide Centenary in Armenia
Russian President Vladimir Putin will attend ceremonies marking 100 years since the mass killings of Armenians under the Ottoman Empire in April, the Kremlin said today.
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Suicide Bomber Kills Four Police in Russia's Chechnya: Agencies
A suicide bomber killed four police officers and injured four more on Sunday during festivities for a local holiday in Grozny, the capital of Russia's troubled North Caucasus region of Chechnya, Russian news agencies reported.
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2 Policemen Get Killed In Attack At Russia's North Caucasus
Two traffic policemen were killed on Saturday after their vehicle came under fire in Russia's volatile North Caucasus region, investigators said.
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Russian Security Service Says Killed North Caucasus ISIS 'Emir'
Russia's FSB security service said on Sunday it had killed an "emir" of the ISIS in the North Caucasus along with four other terrorists in a raid in the Dagestan region.
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Vladimir Putin's Party Dominates In Russia Parliament Vote
Russia's ruling United Russia party on Sunday cruised to an easy victory in parliamentary polls that could pave the way for President Vladimir Putin to glide to a fourth term in 2018 elections, partial results showed.
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Rights Group Attacked In Russia's Caucasus After Assault On Journalists
Armed men have attacked the office of a prominent human rights organisation in the volatile Russian region of Ingushetia, the group said today, hours after an assault on journalists in the same area sparked international outrage.
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ISIS Claims Deadly Shooting In Russia's Caucasus: SITE
The ISIS has claimed responsibility for a shooting at an ancient citadel in Russia's volatile North Caucasus region of Dagestan that killed one and injured 11, the SITE Intelligence Group said.
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1 Killed, 11 Injured In Shooting At UNESCO Site In Russia's Caucasus
One person was killed in a shooting at a UNESCO heritage site in Russia's volatile North Caucasus region of Dagestan, officials said today.
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International Trade Helps Spread Infectious Diseases: Study
Besides opening up new vistas for humans, ranging from travel to exotic places to enjoying the products and services of those distant lands, international trade and travel also increases risk of spreading infectious diseases, a study says.
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Russia Says 11 ISIS-Linked Fighters Killed in North Caucasus
Russia said Sunday it had killed 11 fighters linked to the extremist Islamic State group in a special operation in its volatile North Caucasus region.
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Syria's Al-Nusra Calls On Jihadists in Caucasus to Attack Russia
The head of Al-Qaeda's Syrian affiliate has called on jihadists in the Caucasus to attack Russian civilians and soldiers in retaliation for Moscow's air strikes in Syria.
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Russian Soldier Accused of Killing Armenian Family of 7 Goes on Trial
A Russian soldier accused of killing a family of seven in Armenia, including two children, went on trial for desertion today at a Russian army base in the former Soviet state.
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Armenia Opens Probe into Police Violence Against Protesters
Armenian authorities launched a criminal investigation today into police officers involved in a brutal crackdown on demonstrators protesting against electricity price hikes.
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Azerbaijan Jails 10 for Fighting With Islamic State Radicals
A court in Azerbaijan on Wednesday sentenced 10 people to jail terms of between four to 15 years for joining Islamic State fighters, a spokesman said.
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Armenia Protesters Hold Firm After Government Rejects Demands
Hundreds of Armenian protesters remained camped out near the presidential palace early today after the government refused to heed their week-long calls against hikes in electricity prices.
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Vladimir Putin to Attend Genocide Centenary in Armenia
Russian President Vladimir Putin will attend ceremonies marking 100 years since the mass killings of Armenians under the Ottoman Empire in April, the Kremlin said today.
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Suicide Bomber Kills Four Police in Russia's Chechnya: Agencies
A suicide bomber killed four police officers and injured four more on Sunday during festivities for a local holiday in Grozny, the capital of Russia's troubled North Caucasus region of Chechnya, Russian news agencies reported.
