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New York Times: Trump's presidency has been defined by his dismissal of big threats.
World living in 'shadow of nuclear catastrophe', UN chief says
Antonio Guterres concerned at escalating dispute between Trump's administration and China.
Russians were urged to return to normal life. Except for Putin
New York Times: The Russian leader inhabits a virus-free bubble, rarely leaving home.
A nasty tax surprise for Russia's mining tycoons
Russia's richest will have to get used to providing more support to the Kremlin.
'The Russians did not create the things that divide us - we did that'
Financial Times: Outgoing MI6 head, Alex Younger, talks about new global threats.
World reacts to 'chaotic' Trump / Biden debate
Stunned at first debate between President Donald Trump and challenger Joe Biden.
'You are good people:' Navalny thanks Russian pilots, medics after poisoning
Navalny is recovering from suspected poisoning after collapsing and being in a coma.
Alexei Navalny released from German hospital after poisoning
Doctors believe that it's possible he could see a "complete recovery" from nerve agent.
The Russian trolls have a simpler job today. Quote Trump
New York Times: Russians grabbing Trump's tweets, or quoting his misleading statements.
'Jesus' in handcuffs: Russia sends agents to arrest 'messiah'
Russia says he's not the messiah, he's a very naughty boy.
Putin offers Sputnik-V vaccine to UN
Inoculation offered free to any United Nations workers who want it.
Navalny wants clothes back as Russia stalls poison probe
Opposition leader Alexei Navalny spent weeks in a coma after he was poisoned in Siberia.
Poisoned Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny posts photo from hospital bed
First image shows him being hugged by his wife Yulia and flanked by his two children.
Ice Age cave bear found in Arctic Russia
The carcass of the adult bear found shows it lived 22,000 to 39,500 years ago.
Russia missile 'could circle globe for years'
Russia developing a missile that can fly around the Earth ready to strike at any moment.
Race for coronavirus vaccine pits spy against spy
New York Times: China and Russia expand their efforts to steal American work.
Microsoft: Russian hackers targeting US election
Experts say the intrusions are 'business as usual' for the Russians.
From Russia with hope: Study claims vaccine is safe
Russia President Vladimir Putin said the Sputnik V drug worked and a study backs him up.
NZ finance firm ordered to release €2 million to Hong Kong software company
A transactional dispute led to an Auckland firm refusing to release $3.64m to a customer.
Russia spins alternative theories in poisoning of Navalny
New York Times: Russia responded to accusations with an array of improbable explanations.
A freelance writer learns he was working for the Russians
New York Times: The man wrote for a site officials say was a front for a Russian group.
Homeland Security blocked warnings of Russian campaign against Biden
New York Times: The move raises spectre of political influence.
What is Novichok, the nerve agent tied to Navalny poisoning?
New York Times: For decades, scientists and spies have feared the lethal substance.
Putin's fiercest critic poisoned with nerve agent
Alexei Navalny poisoned with Novichok, the same poison used in the Salisbury park mystery.
Russia again targeting US election, Facebook and Twitter say
New York Times: Companies say the group that interfered in 2016 election is at it again.
Who wanted Alexei Navalny dead?
Financial Times: The attack on Navalny has provoked international condemnation.
Covid-19: Moscow residents invited to try vaccine
Officials compare the Covid breakthrough to the 1957 launch of the first Soviet satellite.
Tests show Putin critic Navalny poisoned
"Those responsible must be identified and held accountable," Angela Merkel said.
Gwynne Dyer: Will no one rid me of this meddlesome politician?
Comment: 'Did Putin know how long various poisons remain in the body? Hard to say.'
Don't drink the tea: Poison is a favoured weapon in Russia
New York Times: Poison preferred tool of Russian security service for more than a century.
Russia, expecting plaudits for vaccine, is miffed by cool reception
New York Times: Russian officials dismiss warnings about safety as Western jealousy.
Wife at comatose Russian leader's side
German doctors evaluating Alexei Navalny's mystery illness, suspected to be poisoning.
Comment: Russia's dark culture of political violence
Financial Times: Suspected poisoning of Alexei Navalny points to atmosphere of impunity.