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Hundreds rally in Moscow over journalist case

Several hundred protesters gathered in Moscow on Sunday in a small, government-authorised rally supporting investigative journalist Ivan Golunov and decrying abuse of power over his five-day arrest this month on drug charges. 

Jun 16, 2019, 21:35 PM IST

Moscow ready to send more military specialists to Venezuela if needed: Reports

Another state news agency, TASS, quoted the ministry as saying Russia did not rule out increasing the number of its military personnel in Venezuela.

Jun 07, 2019, 13:14 PM IST

Mumbai's traffic flow worst in world, Delhi at fourth spot: Report

"Mumbai takes the top spot this year with drivers in the Indian city expecting to spend an average of 65 per cent extra travel time stuck in traffic. Next in the global rankings are Bogota (63 per cent), Lima (58 per cent), New Delhi (58 per cent) and Moscow (56 per cent), making up the top five most congested cities in the world," the report said.

Jun 05, 2019, 16:53 PM IST

''Blue is ze colour'': Europa League hassles for some are boon for others

Supporters of the two London clubs from as far as Japan, Indonesia, the Middle East, Russia, the United States and other countries mingled with some English fans on Baku`s Caspian Sea promenade ahead of Wednesday`s final.

May 29, 2019, 21:17 PM IST

Benjamin Netanyahu-Vladimir Putin meeting in Russia postponed

A new date for the meeting would be set as soon as possible, said an official. 

Feb 20, 2019, 19:58 PM IST

Afghanistan politicians, Taliban say peace talks to continue

The two sides, in a joint statement, said that they agreed to hold another meeting "as soon as possible" in Qatar, agencies reported.

Feb 07, 2019, 15:35 PM IST

Karanvir Bohra thanks Sushma Swaraj for help with temporary passport

Bohra is in Moscow for MacCoffee Bollywood Film Festival.

Jan 31, 2019, 13:19 PM IST

Russia, US last-ditch talks to break nuclear pact deadlock fail - agencies

Moscow has refused to destroy the Novator 9M729 missile, insisting it is fully compliant with the treaty.

Jan 31, 2019, 13:17 PM IST

Karanvir Bohra stuck in Moscow, Indian embassy in Russia responds

The actor was last seen in the reality TV show "Bigg Boss 12".

Jan 30, 2019, 17:55 PM IST

Russia says Japan distorting prospects for peace deal on islands

Russia and Japan have been in dispute for seven decades over the islands, known in Russia as the Southern Kuriles and in Japan as the Northern Territories.

Jan 10, 2019, 18:10 PM IST

India to join talks with Afghan Taliban at 'non-official level'

A multilateral meeting in Moscow on Afghanistan on Friday where the Afghan Taliban will also be present.

Nov 08, 2018, 23:13 PM IST

Military attack on Syria's Idlib would be catastrophic: Turkey

Any Syrian government military offensive against Idlib, the last major rebel-held area of Syria, would result in a humanitarian catastrophe, Turkey`s Foreign Minister Melvut Cavusoglu said on Friday.

Aug 24, 2018, 20:41 PM IST

US condemns Moscow's efforts to 'stifle' press freedom

The US State Department on Friday condemned Moscow for trying to "stifle press freedom," less than two weeks ahead of a meeting between President Donald Trump and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin.

Jul 07, 2018, 07:58 AM IST

FIFA World Cup 2018: Portugal vs Uruguay preview

 Uruguay will clash with Portugal in a FIFA World Cup pre-quarterfinal in Sochi's Fisht Stadium on Saturday.

Jun 30, 2018, 10:41 AM IST

FIFA World Cup 2018: Brand 'Lionel Messi' unblemished by poor showing in Russia

“Messi’s brand won’t be badly affected by that performance as his track record is otherwise consistently excellent,” said Allyson Stewart-Allen, chief executive of International Marketing Partners in London, after Messi’s second poor showing, in a 3-0 loss to Croatia, left Argentina facing an early exit.

Jun 23, 2018, 09:58 AM IST

FIFA World Cup 2018: Egypt to file complaint against referee after Russia defeat

"We want an investigation into the performance of the whole refereeing team," Egyptian Football Association president Hany Abo Rida told Reuters on Friday.

Jun 22, 2018, 15:53 PM IST

FIFA World Cup 2018: Mexico holds training in preparation for South Korea clash

Mexico's national squad is to train again Wednesday before traveling to the town of Rostov the following day.

Jun 20, 2018, 16:06 PM IST

FIFA World Cup 2018: Peru's Wilder Cartagena, Luis Advincula believe win possible against France

Peru defender Advincula said he shared Cartagena's view that a win is possible against France's strong squad.

Jun 20, 2018, 14:13 PM IST

FIFA World Cup 2018: Tunisia's goalkeeper Mouez Hassen leaves World Cup after shoulder injury

Hassen was injured when he collided in the game with England's midfielder Jesse Lingard and was replaced within minutes by his team-mate Farouk Ben Mustapha, who normally plays as Saudi Arabia's Al Shabab goalkeeper

Jun 20, 2018, 11:59 AM IST

FIFA World Cup 2018: Portugal coach Fernando Santos foresees difficult match against Morocco

Santos said he hoped that Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo, who had a hat trick against Spain, will show the same form against Morocco.

Jun 20, 2018, 11:18 AM IST