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Russia orders troops back after massive drills in Crimea
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Russia orders troops back after massive drills in Crimea

MOSCOW (AP) — Russia’s defense minister on Thursday ordered troops back to their permanent bases following massive drills in Crimea…
US-led coalition killed 1,600 civilians in Raqqa
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US-led coalition killed 1,600 civilians in Raqqa

BEIRUT (AP) — The U.S.-led coalition killed more than 1,600 civilians in the northern Syria city of Raqqa during months…
Comic poised to take over presidency in Ukraine vote
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Comic poised to take over presidency in Ukraine vote

Ukrainians went to polls Sunday in the second round of an extraordinary election with a comedian who plays a president…
At Ukraine frontline, security tight for presidential poll
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At Ukraine frontline, security tight for presidential poll

An armored police vehicle stands outside a polling station in Mariupol, the easternmost Ukrainian city still under Kiev’s control, as…
Putin in Crimea as Russia marks five years since annexation
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Putin in Crimea as Russia marks five years since annexation

Russia on Monday marked the fifth anniversary of its annexation of Crimea from Ukraine, a move condemned by Kiev and…
Putin to give annual address as popularity slides
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Putin to give annual address as popularity slides

Russian President Vladimir Putin will deliver his annual state of the nation address on Wednesday as he faces an unprecedented…
Trump says may cancel Putin meet after Ukraine-Russia sea clash
World

Trump says may cancel Putin meet after Ukraine-Russia sea clash

  US President Donald Trump has said he may cancel a long-awaited summit with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin after…
Ukraine demands action after Russia seizes ships
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Ukraine demands action after Russia seizes ships

Ukraine demanded the release of its sailors and more sanctions against Moscow on Monday after the Russian navy fired on…
Interpol picks S. Korea’s Kim as president over Russian rival
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Interpol picks S. Korea’s Kim as president over Russian rival

Interpol announced Wednesday that Kim Jong-yang of South Korea had been chosen as its new president, beating a Russian official…
Ukraine rebels hold elections in defiance of West
World

Ukraine rebels hold elections in defiance of West

Voters in rebel-held eastern Ukraine on Sunday elected new leaders after the assassination of a top separatist as Kiev urged…
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