'A new message': Moscow trains its propaganda machine on Africa
New York Times: Russia is playing for power in Africa.
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Lawmakers on both sides question whether US withdrawal will see resurgence of Isis.
Kamchatka: Russia's Wild East
"If you can find me a better place than Kamchatka on this earth, I will argue with you!"
'They've got a lot of sand over there': Trump's stunning Syria comments
Meanwhile, Republicans slam decision to pull US troops out of Syria.
'Chain reaction' that could destroy region
Dangerous foreign forces are circling, poised to bring the Middle East to breaking point.
Alexei Leonov, first man to walk in space, dead at 85
After his 1965 spacewalk, he led a Soviet mission, docked in orbit with a U.S. spacecraft.
'She had a hammer, I had a knife': Sisters confess to killing 'rapist' dad
Khachaturyan sisters described how they killed their 'rapist' father.
'An exorcism must be done': An anti-Putin shaman sets off unrest
New York Times: With growing discontent in Russia, a mystic set off unheard-of protests.
Vladimir Putin is luring tourists to Russia with free e-visas
Forecasts show tourism receipts could soon overtake Russian arms sales.
Top secret Russian unit seeks to destabilise Europe
New York Times: Unit 29155 is skilled in subversion, sabotage and assassination.
Trump's calls with leaders have long troubled aides
Administration officials worried that Trump would make promises he shouldn't keep.
A 'diplomatic disaster' for new leaders in Kiev
Diplomats, politicians and analysts say Ukraine is in a precarious position with the US.
In rare show of defiance, Russian celebrities rally behind jailed actor
New York Times: Actors speaking out against what they call a trumped-up case.
Chilling conspiracy theory behind Putin's rise to power
In 1999, hundreds of Russians died in a series of bombings.
Watch: Rich twins spark outrage over shameless stunt with homeless man
They appeared to help a homeless man. But their tasteless motive behind it exposed.
What Spy? Kremlin mocks aide recruited by CIA as a boozy nobody
New York Times: Kremlin claim the US superspy was a nobody with no access to secrets.
Vladimir Putin warns Russians about defecting to the West
Vladimir Putin didn't hold back on what he thought of traitors.
CIA informant extracted from Russia had sent secrets to US for decades
New York Times: The end of the career of one of the CIA's most important sources.
Rock legend's epic Trump take-down
One of most famous voices in rock music has broken his usual silence on things political.
Cocaine smuggling case: Sailor nabbed after 3 years
Police were waiting for the Seatrade Red to arrive in the port to nab the Russian man.
Citizen K looks at power in Putin's Russia
Alex Gibney's new documentary looks at power in Putin's Russia.
Grim truth of Russia's 'City of the Dead'
Hidden away in the Caucasus mountains, a city awaits that holds. a grim history
Russian model linked to Epstein at apartment with Prince Andrew
Prince Andrew was seen inside Epstein's mansion while model loaded luggage outside.
Daylight Berlin murder raises suspicions of Russian agent attack
New York Times: A wig, a bike, a silencer, and a return ticket to Moscow.
Editorial: Boris Johnson deftly treads G7 summit waters
We say: British PM swam through the tide of memes to conquer at Biarritz leaders' meeting.
'No one was warned': Dark twist in Russian missile disaster
Seven people are dead after a missile experiment went wrong now doctors are disappearing.
The 'desperate' final moments of Russia's doomed sub
The 14 men aboard the Russian submarine had almost completed their secret mission.
Fatal cruise ship fire: Kiwi holidaymakers describe 'harrowing' escape
Kiwi couple could not understand Russian language orders to abandon ship.
Russian break dancer dreams of Olympic gold
New York Times: Unconventional Olympic sports creating new breed of aspiring medallists.
In Alaska, a 50-year-old message in a bottle from a Soviet navy captain washes ashore
Fifty years ago a Russian captain threw a a bottle overboard. It's just been found
Putin awards hero pilot Russia's top medal
Hero of Russian Federation: Captain Yusupov awarded by the Russian premier.