The US-led strikes against Syria prompted defiant celebrations in Damascus.

Huge explosions and the glow of incoming missiles dominated the Damascus sky.

Test flight of 'Nudol' said to have taken place at Plesetsk facility north of Moscow.

Gazprom has been acting as an enforcement arm of Russian foreign policy.

Russian television is advising citizens on 'best foods for bomb shelters'.

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The poisoned daughter of ex-Russian spy has been discharged from hospital.

Moscow said Israeli F-15 fighters launched attack, killing 14.

Move takes direct aim at President Vladimir Putin's inner circle.

Scientists at UK defence laboratory not able to determine where nerve agent made.

The money had belonged to her brother Alexander who died in mysterious circumstances.

The US President has reached out to the Russian leader in an unexpected move.

Russia has demanded to know why it has been "denied consular access" to the Skripals.

"Valeria and her teacher Irina are suspected of having a true sexual affair."

Move is in retaliation for Australia ousting two Russian diplomats.

Questions raised about activity near cables that keep the world connected.

Yulia Skripal said to be conscious and talking after attack blamed on Russia.

The West is troubled by Russia's new interest in the world's 400 fiber-optic cables.

COMMENT: Prime Minister Ardern looked for Russian spies but the cupboard was bare.

Peters says NZ has been standing by its friends abroad 'from day one'.

COMMENT: Expulsion of diplomats could play right into Putin's hands.

Analyst: "This was a symbolic gesture ... about repudiating Russia's actions abroad".

COMMENT: New Zealand needs to send message that state-sponsored murder is unacceptable.

Security Intelligence Service assures PM that no undeclared intelligence staff are in NZ.

Russian consulate in Seattle also closed in retaliation of attack on former spy in UK.

"The doors are blocked. I can't go out, I can't breath."

Television pictures showed people jumping from the windows of the mall.

Amateur historian finds secret agent came from Russia to her Auckland family.

One spent $1.4B on property in the capital in a year.

COMMENT: Trump was told not to congratulate Putin on election win - he did it anyway.