Tag: Moscow
Russia says troop buildup near Ukraine is a response to NATO
<p>MOSCOW — Russia's defense minister said Tuesday that the country's massive military buildup in the west was part of readiness drills amid what he...
Putin foe Navalny says he sues prison for withholding Quran
MOSCOW — Imprisoned Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny said Tuesday he was suing his prison for withholding the Quran, which he intended to study...
Russia says troop buildup near Ukraine is a response to NATO
MOSCOW — Russia's defense minister said Tuesday that the country's massive military buildup in the west was part of readiness drills amid what he...
Soviet cosmonaut made pioneering spaceflight 60 years ago
<p>MOSCOW — Crushed into the pilot's seat by heavy G-forces, Soviet cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin saw flames outside his spacecraft and prepared to die. His...
Russia’s FM in Egypt for talks on trade and Ethiopia’s dam
<p>CAIRO — The foreign ministers of Egypt and Russia discussed trade and other ties between the two nations Monday, with Egypt’s top diplomat urging...
Soviet cosmonaut made pioneering spaceflight 60 years ago
MOSCOW — Crushed into the pilot's seat by heavy G-forces, Soviet cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin saw flames outside his spacecraft and prepared to die. His...
Russia’s FM in Egypt for talks on trade and Ethiopia’s dam
CAIRO — The foreign ministers of Egypt and Russia discussed trade and other ties between the two nations Monday, with Egypt’s top diplomat urging...
Kyrgyzstan approves constitution boosting president’s power
<p>MOSCOW — Kyrgyzstan’s national elections commission says voters have overwhelmingly approved a new constitution that substantially increases the president’s powers.</p>
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Kyrgyzstan approves constitution boosting president’s power
MOSCOW — Kyrgyzstan’s national elections commission says voters have overwhelmingly approved a new constitution that substantially increases the president’s powers.
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Kyrgyzstan votes on constitution boosting president’s powers
<p>MOSCOW — Voters in Kyrgyzstan will cast ballots Sunday on whether to approve a new constitution that would substantially increase the president’s powers in...