At Least 1 Dead After Gunman Opens Fire Near Security Services Headquarters In Moscow
Multiple eyewitness said the gunfire came from near the headquarters of Russia's FSB spy agency, a short distance from the Kremlin.
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Russia Expels 2 German Diplomats In Deepening Quarrel Over Murder Probe
The retaliation, "guided by the reciprocity principle," comes after Germany expelled two Russian diplomats last week. The tussle stems from a killing in Berlin that Germany has linked to the Kremlin.
'The Government Is Very Afraid': Meet Moscow's New Opposition Leader, Lyubov Sobol
Lyubov Sobol's tenacity in standing up to the authorities, combined with a savvy use of social media, has put her at the center of attention as a new protest leader.
Russian Opposition Leader Alexei Navalny Hospitalized With 'Severe' Allergic Reaction
Navalny, a longtime critic of President Vladimir Putin, was recently arrested after calling for a mass protest in Moscow.
Russian Police Arrest Hundreds Of Demonstrators At Moscow Protest
Demonstrators are demanding fair elections for the City Duma and for opposition candidates to be allowed on the ballot.
Fiery Crash Landing Of Russian Passenger Plane In Moscow Leaves 41 Dead
Video showed the Aeroflot flight's rocky emergency landing, as the jet bounced along the runway before its rear portion was engulfed in flames. It's unclear why it turned around shortly after takeoff.
Suspected U.S. Spy 'Is Holding Up Surprisingly Well' In Russian Jail, Lawyer Says
The brother of Paul Whelan, the American arrested in Moscow in late December, says Russia has given the family no information for why he is being accused of spying.
Once Centers Of Soviet Propaganda, Moscow's Libraries Are Having A 'Loud' Revival
"A library can be a loud place," says a city official in charge of Moscow's 400-plus public libraries, which have begun attracting visitors with coffee shops, theater rehearsals and lectures.
Multiple Embassies Working To Help Paul Whelan, Accused Of Spying In Russia
Whelan was born in Canada and has since gained citizenship in the U.S., Britain and Ireland.
U.S. Citizen Arrested In Moscow On Suspicion Of Spying
Russia says Paul Whelan was detained on Friday while on a spy mission. He faces up to 20 years in prison if convicted on espionage charges.