| Syria-bound Russian cargo ship loses insurance |
The U.K. marine insurer the Standard Club has stopped coverage for a Russian cargo ship, amid allegations it is carrying weapons to Syria.<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://rss.cnn.com/~ff/rss/cnn_latest?a=wfCgAR__low:QSkEB4wAMKk:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/rss/cnn_latest?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://rss.cnn.com/~ff/rss/cnn_latest?a=wfCgAR__low:QSkEB4wAMKk:7Q72WNTAKBA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/rss/cnn_latest?d=7Q72WNTAKBA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://rss.cnn.com/~ff/rss/cnn_latest?a=wfCgAR__low:QSkEB4wAMKk:V_sGLiPBpWU"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/rss/cnn_latest?i=wfCgAR__low:QSkEB4wAMKk:V_sGLiPBpWU" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://rss.cnn.com/~ff/rss/cnn_latest?a=wfCgAR__low:QSkEB4wAMKk:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/rss/cnn_latest?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img>&l
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| Russian Warships Said to Be Going to Naval Base in Syria |
A Russian news agency said on Monday that two naval vessels with marines on board are ready to head for Syria to protect Russian citizens and a naval base there.
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| Russians design blockbuster video games in Siberia |
 In a decrepit building in the wild woodlands of Siberia, young designers work on an online video game that will soon hit the global market.
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| China set for 1st manned space docking test |
China is gearing up to perform its first-ever manned space docking Monday, a feat that would put it in the company of history's two greatest spacefaring nations, the United States and Russia.
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| Euro: Greece sends Russia packing |
WARSAW, Poland (AP) -- Greece surged into the European Championship quarterfinals, defeating Russia 1-0 Saturday on a goal by Giorgos Karagounis just before halftime.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/rss/si_topstories/~4/9omWNW8cLcg" height="1" width="1"/>
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| Soccer upset thrills crisis-weary Greeks on election eve |
Amid the gloom of a political and economic crisis, Greece's gutsy 1-0 win over heavily-favored Russia to advance to the Euro 2012 quarterfinals has at last given the country's crisis-weary citizens something to cheer about.
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| Russia, Poland exit Euro 2012 after dramatic Group A finale |
The highly-fancied Russia team and co-hosts Poland crashed out of Euro 2012 on Saturday as the Czech Republic and Greece became the first nations to secure quarterfinal berths.<div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://rss.cnn.com/~ff/rss/cnn_latest?a=RLVDusVppqk:PcoC4VOoJYE:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/rss/cnn_latest?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://rss.cnn.com/~ff/rss/cnn_latest?a=RLVDusVppqk:PcoC4VOoJYE:7Q72WNTAKBA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/rss/cnn_latest?d=7Q72WNTAKBA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://rss.cnn.com/~ff/rss/cnn_latest?a=RLVDusVppqk:PcoC4VOoJYE:V_sGLiPBpWU"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/rss/cnn_latest?i=RLVDusVppqk:PcoC4VOoJYE:V_sGLiPBpWU" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://rss.cnn.com/~ff/rss/cnn_latest?a=RLVDusVppqk:PcoC4VOoJYE:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/rss/cnn_latest?d=qj6
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| Greece beats Russia 1-0 to earn quarterfinal spot |
WARSAW, Poland (AP) -Giorgos Karagounis put Greece into the European Championship quarterfinals Saturday, scoring just before halftime to give the 2004 European champions a 1-0 victory over Russia.
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| Euro 2012: Greece-Russia, Poland-Czech |
Euro 2012 is heating up. Follow the entire tournament with Georgina Turner and Ben Lyttleton, who will provide minute-by-minute commentary and analysis of every match. The final round of Group A play features two simultanous matches -- Greece-Russia and Poland-Czech Republic.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/rss/si_topstories/~4/MpH4SW08AsI" height="1" width="1"/>
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| Polish police on high alert for hooligan violence |
WARSAW, Poland (AP) - Dozens of Polish police wearing full riot gear kept a close watch on Russian soccer fans heading to their country's European Championship game against Greece on Saturday.
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| Merkel presses Putin on Russian democracy |
BERLIN (AP) -- German Chancellor Angela Merkel pressed Vladimir Putin on Friday to allow "democratic diversity" to develop in Russia as he made his first trip abroad since returning to the presidency....
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| U.S. director Michael Mann to head Venice jury |
ROME (Reuters) - U.S. director Michael Mann will head the jury at this year's Venice film festival which runs from August 29-September 8, organizers said on Friday. Best known for directing "The Last of the Mohicans", "Collateral", "Heat" and "Public Enemies", the 69-year-old film maker, scriptwriter and producer will preside over the panel which decides the main awards at the annual cinema showcase. They include the coveted Golden Lion for best picture, which last year went to "Faust", directed by Russia's Alexander Sokurov. ...
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| Germany Likely to Press Russia on Syrian Crisis |
Vladimir V. Putin has emerged as the fulcrum in efforts by Western nations and Arab foes to force President Bashar al-Assad of Syria to step down.
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| U.S.-Russia dispute over Syria grows louder |
Hillary Rodham Clinton accuses Russia of contributing to a Syria civil war and U.N. envoy Susan Rice decries reported Moscow arms shipments to Syria.BEIRUT — The war of words between the United States and Russia over Syria escalated Thursday as Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton accused Moscow of contributing to a possible "catastrophic" civil war in Syria and the U.S. envoy to the United Nations called reported Russian arms deliveries to Syria "reprehensible."
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| BP considers selling its stake in TNK-BP |
MOSCOW (AP) -- Oil giant BP says it could sell its 50 percent stake in its Russian joint venture TNK-BP....
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| World Briefing | Europe: Russia: Ex-Officer Sentenced to 12 Years After Being Convicted of Spying for U.S. |
The retired officer, Col. Vladimir Lazar, was charged with espionage for selling what officials said were classified topographical maps to a man they said was a Pentagon agent.
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| Russian Church Opposes Syrian Intervention |
Leaders of the Russian Orthodox Church say protecting Syria’s Christians means supporting the rule of Bashar al-Assad. It’s a position the government cannot ignore.
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| U.S.-Russia dispute over Syria grows louder |
Hillary Rodham Clinton accuses Russia of contributing to a Syria civil war and U.N. envoy Susan Rice decries reported Moscow arms shipments to Syria.BEIRUT — The war of words between the United States and Russia over Syria escalated Thursday as Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton accused Moscow of contributing to a possible "catastrophic" civil war in Syria and the U.S. envoy to the United Nations called reported Russian arms deliveries to Syria "reprehensible."
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| U.S.-Russia dispute over Syria grows louder |
Hillary Rodham Clinton accuses Russia of contributing to a Syria civil war and U.N. envoy Susan Rice decries reported Moscow arms shipments to Syria.BEIRUT — The war of words between the United States and Russia over Syria escalated Thursday as Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton accused Moscow of contributing to a possible "catastrophic" civil war in Syria and the U.S. envoy to the United Nations called reported Russian arms deliveries to Syria "reprehensible."
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| Clinton Says Russian Inaction May Lead to Syrian Civil War |
Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton pressed Russia and China to back decisive action against the Syrian president before the violence draws neighboring countries into the conflict.
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French virtuoso pianist Brigitte Engerer, known for her brilliant interpretations of French and Russian repertoire, died in Paris on Saturday at the age of 59, her agent said in a statement.
A British firm canceled the Alaed's insurance after learning it was apparently taking refurbished attack helicopters to Syria. The arms sales are a sore spot between Russia and the West.LONDON — A Russian ship said to be carrying refurbished attack helicopters to Syria turned back after its cargo became known and a British company stripped the vessel of its insurance, the British foreign secretary said Tuesday.