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| Dec.1 |
Russia |
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Russia Deploys Strategic Bombers Russia had deployed nuclear-capable bombers to bases opposite Alaska for training
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Moscow |
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Big freeze, power cuts
| Dec.4 |
Moscow |
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Arrest warrant for tycoon An international arrest warrant has been issued for Gusinsky, owner of Russia's media group
| Dec.6 |
Moscow |
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U.S. man convicted on spy charges E. Pope has been found guilty of spying and sentenced to a 20-year jail
| Dec.7 |
Moscow |
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Clemency considered for American Fate of E. Pope is now in the hands of Russia's Clemency Commission
| Dec.8 |
North Caucasus |
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3 dead in market blasts 3 dead and 15 wounded after 2 explosions occurred almost simultaneously in town of Pyatigorsk
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Moscow |
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Pardon recommended for E. Pope Presidential commission has recommended jailed U.S. spy be given a pardon. The decision now rests with Putin
| Dec.9 |
Moscow |
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Putin set to free U.S. spy President Putin has said he is likely to pardon E. Pope | |
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Chechnya |
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16 killed in Chechen car bomb Bomb has exploded near a mosque killing 16 children and teenagers and injuring 20
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Russia |
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Posthumous award for Kursk crew Navy has presented medals to the families of killed on the nuclear submarine
| Dec.12 |
Spain |
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Russian media magnate arrested Gusinsky, wanted in Russia for alleged embezzlement. Legal team would fight to block his extradition
| Dec.14 |
Moscow |
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Convicted Spy Leaves Russia E. Pope left Russia on after President Putin freed him from a 20-year jail sentence due to his poor health | |
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Cuba |
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Putin Condemns Embargo Russian president and Fidel Castro talked on trade, debt issues | |
| Dec.17 |
Chechnya |
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2 die in Chechen rebel attacks 1 policeman and a Chechen rebel dead when rebels launched an attack on the pro-Russia Grozny mayor's offices
| Dec.18 |
Canada |
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Putin visit Canada Russian president has 3-day state visit. He discussed with Chretien trade and security | |
| Dec.19 |
Moscow |
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Moscow deputy mayor shot I. Ordzhonikidze has been wounded in an assassination attempt. Gunmen fired on his car killing driver | |
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Russia |
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Spy chiefs hail Cold War legacy Case of U.S. businessman Pope has vindicated operations and will act as a warning to other foreign agents
| Dec.20 |
Moscow |
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Soviet anthem approved Federation Council has voted to adopt the music of the Soviet anthem as the national hymn.
| Dec.21 |
Russia |
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Salvation Army could be expelled Moscow Justice Ministry considers it a subversive military organization
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Moscow |
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Putin lights Hanukkah menorah Russian President lighted a menorah at a Jewish community center. Netanyahu was present
| Dec.22 |
Russia |
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Russia Rehabilitates Wallenberg The prosecutor-general's office concludes that Wallenberg and his driver were repressed by Soviet authorities
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Spain |
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Bail granted to Gusinsky Russian media boss is being released from jail by Spain on $5.5 million bail
| Dec.26 |
Russia |
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Russia: Lenin is man of the century Dictator Josef Stalin was 2nd, human rights advocate Andrei Sakharov came 3rd
| Dec.27 |
Russia |
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Controlled Mir re-entry promised Mission control flight director did not believe the Mir would spiral out of control and plunge to earth
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