Russia Restakes Claim as Race for Arctic Resources Continues
Published on Wednesday, August 05, 2015 by Common Dreams by Andrea Germanos, staff writer The rush...
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Syrian FM welcomes Russia's chemical arms handover initiative
Syrian foreign minister on Monday welcomed Russia’s proposal that Damascus hand over control of its chemical weapons arsenal to international supervision to avoid US military action.
Read MoreRussia seizes initiative with plan to secure Syria chem arms
Russia seized the diplomatic initiative Monday with a plan for Syria to head off the threat of US military strikes by putting its chemical weapons under international control.
Read MoreRussia warns of 'catastrophic consequences' if Syria hit
Russia on Tuesday warned a military intervention in Syria could have “catastrophic consequences
Read MoreSnowden Has Left the Moscow Airport, says Lawyer
Anatoly Kucherena, told BBC news that his client had received permission from authorities to leave the transit area
Read MoreRussians warily turn to AA to battle alcholism
Russians have long loved their vodka but are slowing turning to AA to fight a growing addiction.
Read MoreSweden colluding with US to charge Assange with espionage
Swedish authorities have been advised of a special grand jury convening in Alexandria, VA.
Read MoreMedia a propaganda tool in Russia too, not just Coos County
A powerful speech criticizing state run media by a renowned and dedicated Russian journalist may cost him his job. Leonid Parfyonov, former editor-in-chief of Russian Newsweek, vilified federal media stations “…for sycophantically churning out propaganda in service of the state…” while accepting an award.
