Ten arrested in US on charges of spying for Russia

Ten people have been arrested in the US for allegedly spying for the Russian government, US officials say.

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http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/world/us_and_canada/10442223.stm

Haiti disaster highlights challenges International Adoption

Thousands of Americans had to put their dream of Haitian adoption on hold while the Caribbean nation struggles to restore basic services and reunite families separated by the disaster.

With Haiti temporarily closed to new adoptions, some have turned elsewhere, to nations such as Ethiopia, China and Russia.

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http://articles.mcall.com/2010-05-11/entertainment/all-foreign-adoption-051110_1_earthquake-brings-greater-attention-international-adoption-bonnie-delongchamp

US Mother Ships Adopted Boy 7 Back to Russia

Russia's foreign minister said the country should freeze adoptions with U.S. families after an 7-year-old Russian boy was shipped back to Moscow on a one-way flight by his adoptive mother in Tennessee.

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http://www.aolnews.com/world/article/us-mother-torry-ann-hansen-ships-adopted-son-back-to-russia/19433604

Polish president in plane crash

Officials say a plane carrying Polish President Lech Kaczynski has crashed in Russia, reportedly killing 87 people.

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http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/in_depth/8612825.stm

Breakthrough Is Reported in US Arms Pact With Russia

Russia and the U.S. have broken through a logjam and expect to sign a new treaty next month that would slash nuclear arsenals, officials from both nations said Wednesday.

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http://www.nytimes.com/2010/03/25/world/europe/25start.html

Is Vladimir Putin in Trouble

Anti-government protests, a rare thing indeed, have begun to draw thousands of people across the country.

And on Sunday, United Russia, the party created with the sole purpose of promoting Putins agenda, fared far worse than it hoped in regional elections, losing a key mayoral seat and its majority in half of the regions where votes were held.

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http://www.globalpost.com/dispatch/russia/100315/election-putin-united-russia

Obama Prepares For Fresh Sanctions Over Tehran Bomb Plan

President Obama accused Iran yesterday of trying to build a bomb after Tehrans nuclear scientists began enriching uranium closer to weapons grade in defiance of the United Nations.

Russia joined Western powers in denouncing Irans move, which it said raised well-grounded� doubts about the countrys peaceful intentions.

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http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/world/middle_east/article7021192.ece

Bomb hits gas line in Russias south

A bomb destroyed part of a main gas pipeline in Russia's Muslim region of Dagestan, but supply disruptions are expected to be minimal, the regional division of Gazprom said.||"Unknown people blew up the...

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http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE60B4FD20100112?rpc=64

Russia to develop offensive weapons to keep balance with USA

Russia needs to develop "offensive strike systems" to preserve strategic balance with the United States, without producing its own missile defense, Prime Minister Vladimir Putin said Tuesday.

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http://www.cnn.com/2009/WORLD/europe/12/29/russia.offensive.weapons/index.html

The return of the Russian bear

After a devastating economic crisis Russia seemed to be changing its ways.

But an unexpected rebound in export prices has eased the pressure. As the boom gains strength, memories of tough times are fading fast.

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http://blogs.reuters.com/columns/2009/12/29/the-return-of-the-russian-bear/

'Axis of Diesel' forced to change its ways

Oil prices have fallen 50 per cent from a peak of $147 in July.

Declining oil revenues may force Russia, Iran and Venezuela to curtail anti-Western policies

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http://business.timesonline.co.uk/tol/business/industry_sectors/natural_resources/article4965242.ece

Crude's Falling Price Tests Putin

Russia's economic recovery could take a hit from sharply lower prices for crude and other commodity exports.

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http://online.wsj.com/article/SB122428427371546367.html?mod=yahoo_buzz