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European Parliament Concerned by Russia’s NGO Law
The European Parliament on Thursday adopted a resolution expressing “deep concern” at Russia’s recent legal initiatives, including the controversial NGO law and gay propaganda ban.
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Russia Won’t Embrace Europe’s Inefficient Welfare Model – Putin
President Vladimir Putin on Thursday described the main difference he sees between social welfare in Russia and in European countries, which he criticized for losing control of their economies and allowing the rise of a “dependency mentality,” according to an interview with RIA Novosti.
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Russia’s Putin Calls for IMF Overhaul, Bigger Role for BRICS
Russia will use its presidency of the G20 to push for a radical overhaul of the International Monetary Fund and changes to its voting system to give developing economies a stronger voice, President Vladimir Putin said Thursday in an interview with RIA Novosti.
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WHO Should Butt Out of Russia’s Cigarette Biz – Health Official
The World Health Organization has no right to dictate Russia how to develop its tobacco pricing policies, the Russian chief health inspector said Thursday.
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Man Detained Over Online Ad to Sell Son, Harvest Organs
Russian police have detained a 25-year-old on suspicion that he offered to sell his infant son over the Internet for 800,000 rubles ($25,000) in order to spite his soon-to-be ex-wife, with whom he was engaged in a bitter custody battle, police said Thursday.
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Putin Critics Urge Fresh US Support for NGOs in Russia
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Putin Hopes Dispute Over Jewish Archives Resolved
Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed hope on Thursday that moving the disputed collection of Jewish religious texts to the newly built Jewish Museum and Tolerance Center in Moscow puts the issue to rest.
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Police Probe $3M Embezzlement at Bolshoi
Russian police are investigating a suspected embezzlement of 90 million rubles (about $3 million) in tax-payer money allocated for remodeling work at the Bolshoi Theater, the Interior Ministry said Thursday.
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Putin Backs Extension of Arms Procurement Program
Russian President Vladimir Putin has agreed to a proposal to extend parts of Russia’s ambitious arms procurement program beyond 2020.
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2 Russians Win $37,000 at European Human Rights Court
The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) ruled on Thursday that the Russian authorities must pay over 28,000 euros to two Russians who took part in an anti-terrorist operation in the North Caucasus but never received combat allowance.
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Coca-Cola Taps 4 US Athletes as Sochi Olympic ‘Ambassadors’
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Court Rejects Request for Kremlin Critic Navalny’s Arrest
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Putin Demands Growth to Underpin Social Spending
The Russian government must use its budget revenues more carefully and avoid any increases in social spending not supported by economic growth, President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday.
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Prokhorov’s Party Won’t Stand in Moscow Mayor Elections
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Police Probe Customs Heads Over Bribes for Exemptions
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Rosneft Gets Stake in Norwegian Continental Shelf Project
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Evraz, Polymetal Drop Out of FTSE 100 After Values Plunge
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Moscow Mayor Praises his Job, Says Govt. Work Thankless
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Putin to Address Russian Parliament with Budget Message
Russian President Vladimir Putin will on Thursday address parliament with a message on the country's budget policy in 2014-2016, the Kremlin reported.
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Patriarch Kirill to Hold Liturgy in Moscow on Ascension
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Cossack General’s Military Memorabilia Dazzles on Russia Day
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Moscow Mayor Urges Tougher Measures Against Illegal Migrants
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20 Stunning Pieces of Russian Imperial Art in Washington
A museum nestled in Washington's Rock Creek Park houses a huge collection of Russian imperial art that may be the most impressive in the United States. Here are 20 stunning pieces from the former estate of Marjorie Merriweather Post, once one of the wealthiest women in America.
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Russia to Push 'Anti-Gay' Law Despite German Concerns - MP
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Cameron, Putin to Talk Syria Crisis Before G8 Summit
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