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| Jun.1 |
Moscow |
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Putin stands firm on Syria crisis  Russia's President Vladimir Putin has resisted diplomatic pressure from Western nations to support tougher action against Syria's government | |
| Jun.4 |
Beijing |
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Putin arrives for key China visit New Russian President Vladimir Putin is beginning a three-day visit to China, with energy and foreign policy expected to dominate the agenda
| Jun.5 |
Moscow |
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Russia MPs back new protest bill The lower house of parliament, the Duma, has approved a controversial bill which sharply increases fines for violations of laws on public ra...
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Beijing |
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China and Russia in group talks China and Russia are leading a group summit, with talks focusing on security and development in central Asia
| Jun.6 |
Paris |
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Sharapova advances to French Open semifinals Maria Sharapova defeating Kaia Kanepi of Estonia 6-2, 6-3 on Wednesday to reach the semifinals at Roland Garros
| Jun.7 |
Paris |
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Back at No. 1, Sharapova into final Map of Roland Garros France 6-3, 6-3 victory over No. 4-seeded Petra Kvitova of the Czech Republic in the semifinals at Roland Garros
| Jun.8 |
Poland |
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Euro 2012 starts, Russia win, Poland held Map of Warsaw Poland Russia is thumping 4-1 win over Czech Republic after co-hosts Poland and Greece had opened the tournament with a dramatic 1-1 draw | |
| Jun.9 |
Paris |
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Sharapova completes career Grand Slam Map of Roland Garros France Maria Sharapova overpowered Sara Errani to win the French Open final at Roland Garros for the first time and complete a career grand slam | |
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Moscow |
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Russia 'shuns Syria intervention' Russia will continue to oppose attempts by the UN to sanction military intervention in Syria, Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov says
| Jun.11 |
Moscow |
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Moscow poised for huge opposition rally Thousands of anti-government protesters are expected to march through the Russian capital, demanding fresh elections and a new president
| Jun.12 |
Moscow |
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Putin opponents march in Moscow  Thousands of Russian anti-government protesters are taking part in a major rally to demand fresh elections and a new president | |
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Poland |
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Poland earn draw with Russia Map of Warsaw Poland A sensational strike from Poland captain Blaszczykowski kept alive the co-hosts' hopes of reaching the quarter finals as they held Russia to a 1-1
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Poland |
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Football fans in Warsaw clashes Map of Warsaw Poland Clashes between rival Russian and Polish football fans in the Polish capital Warsaw have marred a Euro 2012 tie between the two teams
| Jun.13 |
Washington |
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Russia told to harden Syria line US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has warned Moscow it risks losing influence in the Middle East if it does not act more constructively
| Jun.16 |
Poland |
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Russia, Poland exit Euro 2012 Map of Wroclaw Poland Czech Republic and Greece became the first nations to secure quarterfinal berths. Greece 1-0 Russia. Czech Republic 1-0 Poland | |
| Jun.27 |
Russia |
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Russia 'backs Annan's Syria plan' Russia and other big powers have agreed to back a proposal by UN envoy for a national unity government to lead political change in Syria
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