Russia

Protesters brave arrest and cold to stand up to Putin

Dozens are arrested, including prominent dissidents, at a Moscow rally [more]

Protesters brave arrest and cold to stand up to Putin

Russia slams EU human rights abuses (and this isn't an Onion headline)

Vladimir Putin's government puts the shoe on the other foot ...

Is this the beginning of the end for Assad?

Rebel advances and diplomatic setbacks signal big trouble for the Syrian regime ...

The world's biggest oil producer is ...

You may be able to guess. But check out what's coming! ...

Russia passes repressive 'treason' law

Latest draconian measure to muzzle dissent cuts citizens off from the outside world ...

Is this the darkest day for Russia under Putin yet?

Putin regime can now block 'offensive' websites without trial – and charge anyone with treason ...

Putin's party wins local elections – with 'loaded dice'

United Russia uses new rules to stack the deck against opposition candidates ...

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Lovefest in Beijing Putin's China trip gives new partners opportunity for some joint muscle-flexing ...	Ban them from the Olympics UK ponders barring Assad's henchmen from London 2012. But why stop there? ...
Wanna protest against Putin? Fine! Taking it to the streets in Russia could soon get very, very expensive ...	Occupy reaches Moscow Court ruling dampens Russia's spring: but not before protesters make Putin's thugs look silly ...
I called Putin a crook! Hero of the week: campaigner who fights to save Russia's Khimki forest ...	Putin slaps Obama \| Hollande takes over \| Iran plays hide and seek New Russian president snubs G8; Hollande and Merkel try not to snub each other; and is Iran hiding evidence? ...
Hack in the USSR Russian cyber attack crashes US site, blocking video of anti-Putin protests ...	'The one with power washes his face with blood' Slogans suppressed, violence and arrests mark Putin's return to the presidency ...
Murdoch on the brink \| Putin's back \| Syria 'votes' Sham elections, more nuclear fireworks, and News International in the dock again ...	Why is Bahrain getting away with murder? Russia backs Syria, so who backs Bahrain? Not the USA, surely? ...
Face off: EU defies China on sky tax Climate chief refuses to back down on airline levy, despite trade war threats ...	Putin's latest problem: Pussy Riot Feminist-anarchist punk band gives Russia's president a headache ...
Putin's (tear)stained victory Election marred by fraud – but Russian people won't take it lying down ...	Watch: Putin targets 'virgin' voters Paid trolls, assassination claims – isn't the Russian president just a girl's dream candidate? ...
Escape from Homs? Rescuing injured from Assad's vicious assault on Baba Amr ...	Pakistan's test \| Google: don't be evil \| Real rights council? Democracy, privacy, human rights – everything to play for in next few days ...
Hackers expose Putin's army of internet trolls Russian prime minister's minions seem to be paying bloggers for positive coverage ...	Putin faces historic defiance In Moscow, thousands of protesters demand justice and democracy ...
Homophobia into law in Russia New moves are once again stripping gay citizens of their basic rights ...	Russia's return to propaganda It's election season – and that means danger for journalists and activists ...
Lenin v. Nicholas II, on Twitter Spoof social media accounts are becoming an uncensored forum of commentary ...	Stuff Putin's not too busy for Presidential candidate packing campaign time with scuba-diving for Greek urns ...
Russia's billionaire fresh prince challenges Putin Mikhail Prokhorov – champion of the middle class, or face of a cynical power play? ...	Protesting the Russian election Thousands challenge the vote's results, on the streets and online ...

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