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Russia expands search for crashed military plane

Russia has expanded its search for the remains of a military plane that crashed into the Black Sea, killing all 92 on board.
News • 26 Dec 16

Pussy Riot members beaten and whipped in Sochi

Two members of Pussy Riot were beaten and attacked with horsewhips during a protest action deemed hostile to Russian President Vladimir Putin in Winter Olympics host city Sochi.
News • 20 Feb 14

Putin declares Sochi Winter Games officially open

Russian President Vladimir Putin has declared the Sochi Winter Games officially open.
News • 07 Feb 14

Russia seeks to soothe Olympic security jitters

In the first address by a United Nations secretary general to an International Olympic Committee session, Ban Ki-moon condemned discrimination and attacks on people based on their sexual orientation.
News • 06 Feb 14

US concerned over Winter Olympics security

US politicians have raised concerns about the threat of attacks at the upcoming Winter Olympics in Sochi, with one faulting Russia for not sharing intelligence.
News • 20 Jan 14

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