North Korean leader Kim Jong Un arrives in Russia ahead of Putin summit

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un arrives in Russia ahead of Putin summit

Posted on April 24, 2019 Authornewsheadline247

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has arrived in Russia ahead of his summit with President Vladimir Putin. The two leaders will meet in the far eastern Russian city of Vladivostok amid tensions surrounding the North Korean leader’s nuclear programme. The leader had a sit down with local officials as well as a Russian deputy

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US lashes out at ‘predatory’ China, Russia in Africa

US lashes out at ‘predatory’ China, Russia in Africa

Posted on December 13, 2018 Authornewsheadline247

The United States lashed out Thursday at “predatory” Chinese and Russian involvement in Africa as it announced a leaner footprint on the continent that insists on accountability in trade and peacekeeping. In a speech billed as unveiling a new US strategy on Africa, national security advisor John Bolton echoed Trump’s “America First” philosophy, showing a

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Report: House votes to release Trump-Russia transcripts

Report: House votes to release Trump-Russia transcripts

Posted on September 28, 2018 Authornewsheadline247

The House Intelligence Committee voted on Friday to release transcripts of more than 50 interviews it conducted as part of its now-closed investigation into Russian election interference during the 2016 presidential campaign. Among those to be released are interviews with President Donald Trump’s eldest son, Donald Trump Jr, his son-in-law, Jared Kushner, his longtime spokeswoman,

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Russia vows to retaliate against “unacceptable” new US sanctions

Russia vows to retaliate against “unacceptable” new US sanctions

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The Kremlin on Thursday vowed to retaliate against “unacceptable” new US sanctions against Russia over its alleged role in a nerve agent attack on a former spy in Britain, which prompted the ruble and Russian stocks to tumble AFP reports. The action by the US State Department is the latest salvo in a series of

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England set up Croatia World Cup semi as Russia crash out

England set up Croatia World Cup semi as Russia crash out

Posted on July 7, 2018 Authornewsheadline247

England reached their first World Cup semi-final since 1990 on Saturday, comfortably beating Sweden to set up a last-four clash against Croatia, who ended Russia’s fairytale run in a nailbiting penalty shootout. Gareth Southgate’s young team started their match in Samara as firm favourites and had too much for the Swedes, although they were indebted

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Racist Chants: FIFA opens disciplinary proceedings against Russia

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Racist Chants: FIFA opens disciplinary proceedings against Russia

April 17, 2018

 FIFA has opened disciplinary proceedings against World Cup hosts Russia over monkey chants heard during a friendly international against France, a spokesman told AFP on Tuesday.

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Diplomatic Row: Russia hits West, expels 23 diplomats

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Diplomatic Row: Russia hits West, expels 23 diplomats

March 31, 2018

Aside the 60 American envoys axed in a retaliatory expulsion by Russia, diplomats from 23 countries have been asked to go in the biggest ever diplomatic row between Russia and the West.

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Nigeria’s Super Eagles beat Zambia 1 nil, qualifies for Russia 2018 FIFA World Cup

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Nigeria’s Super Eagles beat Zambia 1 nil, qualifies for Russia 2018 FIFA World Cup

October 7, 2017

The Super Eagles of Nigeria have qualified for the FIFA 2018 World Cup in Russia after they pipped Zambia 1-0 at the Akwa Ibom International Stadium in Uyo on Saturday.

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Russia’s jet intercepts America’s B-52

Russian bombers intercepts U.S. jet

Agency Reports>>> Russia scrambled Sukhoi “Su-27” fighter jet on Tuesday ordered to intercept a U.S. “B-52” strategic bomber which it said was flying close to its border over the Baltic Sea.

Russia’s Defence Ministry said in a statement: “Russian air defence systems detected the bomber at around 10 a.m. Moscow time as it was flying over neutral waters parallel to the Russian border.

US warns about terror threats in Europe

U.S. citizens should be aware of a continued threat of terrorist attacks throughout Europe, warned the United States  State Department  in a fresh travel alert.

The travel alert issued on Monday extended the earlier one issued last year.

FBI investigated Trump campaign advisor’s Russia links

AFP>>>  The FBI investigated Trump campaign advisor Carter Page last year over worries he could have been working for Russia, the Washington Post reported Tuesday.

In the first confirmation that the government conducted surveillance on President Donald Trump’s team, the Federal Bureau of Investigation obtained a rare warrant to monitor the Page’s communications from the top secret Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court, the Post said.

Russia ‘up to no good’ with its meddling: UK’s Johnson

AFP>>> Russia must halt "unacceptable" meddling in other countries, especially the Balkans and Ukraine, for there to be any chance of a fresh start with the West, British foreign minister Boris Johnson said Monday.

"Let us be very clear, Russia is up to all sorts of no good," Johnson said as he arrived for an EU foreign and defence ministers meeting in Brussels.

US Attorney General under fire over Russian ambassador contacts

Agency Report>>> US Attorney General Jeff Sessions came under fire late Wednesday after the Washington Post reported he met twice last year with Russia’s ambassador to Washington, seemingly contradicting statements he made in Senate confirmation hearings in January.

CIA boss warns Trump over Russia

 

www.foxnews.com   Outgoing CIA Director John Brennan had some sharp criticism and warnings Sunday for Donald Trump, saying the incoming president doesn’t have a “full understanding” of Russia’s power and threat to the world.

“I don’t think he has a full understanding of Russian capabilities and the actions they are taking on the world,” Brennan told “Fox News Sunday.”

Trump hit with claims Russia has compromising info on him

AFP    US spy chiefs have informed Donald Trump that Russian operatives claim to possess deeply compromising personal and financial information about him, US media reported Tuesday on the eve of the president-elect’s first press conference.

Trump denounced a “political witch hunt” after CNN reported that intelligence officials briefing him last week on allegations of Russian meddling in the US election had also given him a synopsis of the explosive and unverified claims.

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US sanctions: We will react adequately, Russia vows

AFP     Russia on Thursday pledged “adequate reprisals” over US sanctions and accused Washington of trying to destroy ties.

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Aleppo evacuation set to begin after new ceasefire deal

AFP  Buses were waiting to evacuate the last rebel-held parts of Aleppo on Thursday after a new deal was reached for opposition fighters to withdraw from the city.

An AFP correspondent at an army checkpoint on the southern edges of Aleppo saw at least 20 empty buses and five ambulances ready to pick up evacuees.