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New Russian module docks with International Space Station
The new spherical module, named Prichal (Pier), docked with the orbiting outpost at 6:19 p.m. Moscow time (1519 GMT)
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Putin says talks with Armenia, Azerbaijan leaders 'constructive'
Putin said the three leaders reached agreement on a whole range of issues
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India, Russia, China call for formation of inclusive govt in Afghanistan
The meeting was chaired by External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and was attended by his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov
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Russian President to visit India on Dec 6 for annual summit with PM Modi
The Modi-Putin summit is expected to produce specific outcomes in further expanding ties in areas of defence, trade and energy
India, Russia inaugural '2+2' dialogue on Dec 6: Russian embassy
Russian President Vladimir Putin is also likely to visit India around December 6 to hold summit talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi
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52, including six rescuers, killed in mine accident Russia's Kemerovo
A total of 52 people, including six rescuers, were killed after smoke occurred in a coal mine in Russia's Kemerovo Region.
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Coal mine fire in Russia's Siberia kills 14, dozens missing: Report
Authorities said 11 miners were found dead and three rescuers also died later
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President Vladimir Putin says Russia will offer good gas deal to Serbia
Putin voiced confidence that a new contract for gas supplies to Serbia would be signed quickly
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Russia, China sign roadmap for closer military cooperation: Report
Russia's defense chief on Tuesday signed a roadmap for closer military ties with China, pointing to increasingly frequent US strategic bomber flights near both countries' borders.
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Nord Stream 2: US announces more sanctions over Russian gas pipeline
The State Department sought Monday to keep up pressure on Russia over that country's U.S.-opposed Nord Stream 2 pipeline, sanctioning what the U.S. said was a Russia-linked company
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Top US diplomat warns Russian company not to interfere in Mali situation
Blinken said he was speaking particularly of the Wagner Group, which has deployed mercenaries in Syria, the Central African Republic and Libya, drawing protests from the West and others.
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Biden administration seeks balance as fears grow Russia may invade Ukraine
The buildup of Russian troops near Ukraine has left US officials perplexed, muddying the Biden administration's response. Some Republican lawmakers have been pressing the US to step up military support for Ukraine. But that risks turning what may be mere muscle-flexing by Russian President Vladimir Putin into a full-blown confrontation that only adds to the peril for Ukraine and could trigger an energy crisis in Europe. But a weak US response carries its own risks. It could embolden Putin to take more aggressive steps against Ukraine as fears grow he could try to seize more of its territory. And it could cause more political damage for President Joe Biden at a time his popularity is dropping. Knowing how to strike the right balance would be easier if the US had a better understanding of what Putin was trying to accomplish. But top officials admit they don't know. We're not sure exactly what Mr. Putin is up to, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said Wednesday. A week earlier, Secretar
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US Senator introduces measure to sanction Russia over Ukraine conflict
US Senator introduced a measurethat would trigger a broad range of sanctions against Russia if it engages in or supports a significant escalation of hostilities in or against Ukraine
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Russia to strengthen cooperation with China despite Western sabotage: Putin
Relations between Russia and China have reached their highest level in history, and the two countries will step up cooperation further, Russian President Vladimir Putin said.
First batch of Russia's humanitarian aid arrives in Afghanistan
Three planes carrying 36 tons of humanitarian aid landed at the Kabul airport on Thursday. The aid, including flour, cooking oil and blankets, has been handed over to Afghan officials from the NDMA.
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US lawmakers move to end US recognition of Putin as president after 2024
In April, Putin signed a law that gives the Russian head of state the right to seek two more terms in office
Nord Stream 2 pipeline delays send European natural gas price soaring
Germany's energy regulator halted the certification process necessary before the new link from Russia can start
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Top headlines: Delhi HC gives 2 weeks to CCI; Ola rejigs leadership team
Business Standard brings you the top stories from today
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US 'concerned' over delivery of Russia's S-400 missile system to India
The S-400 is known as Russia's most advanced long-range surface-to-air missile defence system
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Russian weapons test blamed for space junk threatening space station
It was dangerous. It was reckless. It was irresponsible, said State Department spokesman Ned Price.
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