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Iran, Russia, US Go to the Mat to Save Olympic Wrestling

Wed, 15 May 2013 23:16:00 -0700

With wrestling facing the axe from the Olympics, Iran, Russia, and the US have formed an unlikely alliance to save it. To help the cause, the top wrestlers from all three countries met for exhibition matches in New Yorkk's Grand Central Station in an event billed as the "rumble on the rails."

Iceland Wary as Powers Scramble for Arctic Assets

Wed, 15 May 2013 19:39:00 -0700

As melting ice opens up previously inaccessible areas of the Arctic, powers including China and Russia have started jostling for the region's resources. In Iceland, desire to cash in on the changes is mixed with fear of looming environmental disaster, Al Jazeera finds.

Russia Booting US Envoy as Spy

Tue, 14 May 2013 15:08:00 -0700

Russia is kicking out of the country a secretary at the US embassy in Moscow, charging that he's a CIA spy who was attempting to recruit a Russian security agent to work for the US. Russian officials say Ryan Christopher Fogle was found with several wigs, a large amount of cash and instructions for his intended Russian recruit. There was no immediate word from US officials.

Obama Slams Reported IRS Right-Wing Witch Hunt

Mon, 13 May 2013 10:11:00 -0700

President Barack Obama held a joint press conference in Washington with British Prime Minister David Cameron as the men prepare for the G8 summit in Northern Ireland. In a wide-ranging discussion, Obama slammed as "outrageous" alleged IRS selective targeting of members of conservative groups, complained about the "political circus" surrounding the Benghazi consulate attack, and addressed the possibility of Russia's help in negotiating a political solution in Syria.

Raw Video: Russia Marks 68 Years Since Nazi Defeat

Thu, 09 May 2013 07:14:00 -0700

"Victory Day," the 68th anniversary of the defeat of Nazi Germany, was marked with the traditional display of military might in Red Square and a speech from President Vladimir Putin in which he vowed that Russia would "do everything to enforce safety on this earth."

US, Russia Agree to Syria Conference

Tue, 07 May 2013 15:39:00 -0700

Russia and the US have agreed to arrange an international conference aimed at ending the crisis in Syria. They plan to involve both the government of President Bashar al-Assad and the rebels fighting to overthrow him. A visit by US Secretary of State John Kerry to Moscow appears to have helped bridge the gap between the powers, who have long held opposing views on the conflict. "Russia and the US will push the Syrian government and opposition to reach a political resolution," said Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov.

Russia: Anti-Drug Vigilantes Deliver Rough Justice, Moscow Style

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 14:08:00 -0700

Video footage shows a group called Young Anti-Drugs Special Forces, an offshoot of the Kremlin-backed Young Russia movement, attacking suspected drug dealers.

Dozens Killed in Moscow Hospital Blaze

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 00:52:00 -0700

At least 38 people have been killed in a horrific blaze at a Moscow-region psychiatric hospital. Only three people made it out of the building alive and, as in many previous Russian fire disasters, barred windows and lax safety standards are believed to have contributed to the high death toll.

Putin: Boston Bombing Shows I Was Right on Chechnya

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 07:57:00 -0700

Vladimir Putin's message to the US after the Boston bombings? "I told you so." In his annual Q&A hotline session, the Russian leader called for greater co-operation against terrorism, but said the Boston attack justified his hardline stance on North Caucasus insurgents and slammed the US for failing to call the region's militants terrorists.

Boston Suspects Identified as 'Chechen Brothers'

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 06:14:00 -0700

Has the North Caucasus conflict reached the US? The Boston bomb suspects have been identified as Dzhokhar and Tamerlan Tsarnaev, brothers of Chechen origin. Their family emigrated to the US more than a decade ago and it's not clear whether they have ties to today's militants in the region, Russia Today reports.

US-Russia Relations Take a Hit Over Blacklist Spat

Sat, 13 Apr 2013 10:07:00 -0700

Russian relations with America took another turn for the worse when Russia published a retaliatory list banning 18 Americans from visiting the country. The Russian list is in response to the "Magnitsky" list of 18 Russians already issued by the US congress, banning people suspected of human rights abuses.

Russia Buries One More Journalist Who Chased Corruption

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 21:45:00 -0700

Mikhail Beretov died this week but fellow journalists say he was killed five years ago, when a savage beating left him with brain damage. The attack came after Beretov worked tirelessly to expose corruption surrounding the building of a highway through Moscow's Khimki Forest.

Tanked Up? Russian Crashes Armored Vehicle Into Streetlight

Fri, 05 Apr 2013 04:59:00 -0700

The prevalence of dash-cams on Russian cars has yielded another gem. The driver of a BMD-2 tank -- who was drunk, according to some reports -- struggles through an intersection before crashing straight into a streetlight.

Raw Video: Fire Engulfs Chechnya Skyscraper

Wed, 03 Apr 2013 21:23:00 -0700

Dozens of fire crews struggled against a massive high-rise blaze in the Chechen capital Grozny yesterday after a luxury 40-story skyscraper caught fire. There were no deaths or injuries inside the unoccupied building, the Russian republic's tallest.

Siberian Woman, 70, Tames Homestead on the Taiga Alone

Tue, 02 Apr 2013 18:27:00 -0700

In 1936 a Russian family of "Old Believers," an ultra-orthodox Christian sect, journeyed deep into Siberia's vast, unforgiving taiga, hundreds of miles from civilization, to protect their way of life. The last remaining family member is Agafia Lykov, 70, who continues to eke out a lonely living with her wits, hard work and religious faith, as Vice reveals in this video.

Russia Expresses Concern over Military Activity 'Near' North Korea

Fri, 29 Mar 2013 15:13:00 -0700

Soldiers have joined a mass rally in the North Korean capital Pyongyang, after leader Kim Jong-un stepped up threats against the US. He has signed off an order, putting missile units on standby to attack American bases in neighboring South Korea and the Pacific. Russia says it is worried about increased military activity near North Korea, an apparent reference to joint drills being run by Washington and Seoul. "We are concerned that, along with this adequate reaction of the Security Council, along with the collective reaction of the world community, unilateral actions are being taken around North Korea, which are manifested in the build-up of military activity," said Sergey Lavrov, Russian Foreign Minister, at a news conference in Moscow. "The situation may slip out of control and fall into a vicious circle." North Korea made its latest threats after the US flew two nuclear-capable stealth bombers over the Korean peninsula. A propaganda video animation, posted on the internet, is said to show a North Korean missile destroying one of those planes. Few believe that Pyongyang will risk starting an all-out war.

Dead Anti-Corruption Lawyer on Trial in Russia

Wed, 27 Mar 2013 22:09:00 -0700

Lawyer and anti-corruption whistleblower Sergei Magnitsky died after alleged mistreatment in jail in 2009, but that hasn't stopped Russia putting him on trial for tax evasion. His family says the charges are fabricated and the bizarre trial is a mockery of justice.

YouTube Videos Unlock Russian Meteor's Secrets

Tue, 26 Mar 2013 14:21:00 -0700

Scientists around the world have been using videos made by Russian citizens and uploaded to YouTube to figure out exactly where the meteor that exploded over Russia on February 15 came from.

Exiled Russian Tycoon, Putin Critic Found Dead in UK Home

Sat, 23 Mar 2013 13:42:00 -0700

Exiled Russian tycoon Boris Berezovsky has been found dead at his home in the United Kingdom. Berezovsky held considerable influence in Russian politics until his exile in the late 90's, when he became a vocal critic of Vladmir Putin.

First Domino to Fall? Cyprus Just 'Hours' from Bankruptcy

Fri, 22 Mar 2013 09:18:00 -0700

The Cypriot government says the next few hours will determine the future of the country. Politicans are to debate how to stop the country from going bankrupt. The European Central Bank says they have until Monday to figure out how to raise more than $7bn, before lenders cut emergency funding. Al Jazeera's Jonah Hull reports from Nicosia.

New Chinese President's First Stop: Moscow

Thu, 21 Mar 2013 23:14:00 -0700

As the Xi Jinping era dawns in China, analysts are closely watching his first moves, including the decision to make today's trip to Moscow his first foreign visit. Getting nearly as much attention is his glamourous wife, celebrity folk singer Peng Liyuan.

Cypriots Proud, Eurozone Rattled After Bailout Tax Nixed

Wed, 20 Mar 2013 01:07:00 -0700

Cypriot ministers voted down a proposed levy on the island's bank deposits as part of a bailout arrangement, delighting protesters gathered outside, but shaking up the Eurozone."We are a strong example, not only for this country, but for Greece, Italy, Spain. The people can resist," said one protester. The Cyprus finance minister has left to seek aid in Russia, which is heavily invested in the nation.

Russian Convict Moms Struggle With Jail Babies

Sun, 10 Mar 2013 18:36:00 -0700

Russia Today takes an intriguing look at babies born in prison and how inmate moms struggle to mix parenthood with serving time. Some in the grim Russian institution featured in the documentary want nothing to do with their children, while others are allowed to spend two hours a day with their babies. A few lucky convicts are allowed to share a room with their kids, if they strictly follow the rules.

Top Bolshoi Dancer Nabbed in Acid Attack

Tue, 05 Mar 2013 21:09:00 -0800

A top Russian ballet dancer is among three suspects busted in an acid attack on Bolshoi artistic director Sergei Filin. Investigators believe that dancer Pavel Dmitrichenko ordered the attack, presumably because of a professional grudge, possibly over money and perhaps also linked to the stalled career of Dmitrichenko's ballerina lover, reports the New York Times.

US Autopsy of Russian Boy Provokes Skepticism in Moscow

Sat, 02 Mar 2013 11:42:00 -0800

Russia voiced strong skepticism about the autopsy on a 3-year-old adopted Russian boy in Texas and demanded further investigation as thousands rallied in Moscow to support the Kremlin ban on U.S. adoptions of Russian children.

Russia Criticizes Outcome of Friends of Syria Meeting

Fri, 01 Mar 2013 16:14:00 -0800

The International diplomatic group of countries known as 'Friends of Syria' met in Rome to discuss the situation in the country. However, Russia criticized the decisions that emerged from this meeting, and found that it is encouraging extremists to seize power by force. Defected Brigadier General Manaf Tlass hopes that a Russian-American agreement would bring an end to the crisis. New TV reports.

Syrian Opposition to Boycott International Talks

Sat, 23 Feb 2013 16:45:00 -0800

Syria's main opposition group is pulling out of a series of international meetings in protest over the continuing violence in the country. The Syrian National Coalition said Russia "bears moral and political responsibility" for supplying weapons to the Syrian regime.

Syria: Massive Car Bomb Kills Dozens in Central Damascus

Thu, 21 Feb 2013 11:35:00 -0800

At least 42 people, most of them civilians, have been killed in a powerful car bomb targeting the ruling Baath Party headquarters in central Damascus on Thursday, state media and activists say. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR), a UK-based anti-government rights group, said the attack took place in the central Mazraa neighborhood on Thursday, and left at least 42, including nine members of government forces and many civilians, dead. It said that dozens of the wounded were in critical condition. Syrian state television reported that at least 53 people had been killed and 237 injured. It described the bombing as a "terrorist attack". Syria's main opposition group, the National Coalition, also denounced those responsible as "terrorists", saying that the opposition was not responsible for the bombing. Al Jazeera's Rula Amin reports from Beirut, in neighboring Lebanon.

Russia Offers to Help End Syria War

Wed, 20 Feb 2013 17:55:00 -0800

Russia, warning that the Syrian war is "a road to mutual destruction," has offered to broker talks between the opposition and the Assad regime it has long supported in an attempt to end the conflict. The offer came after meetings with Arab League officials and other top Arab diplomats.

Russia Incensed by Adopted Tot's Death in Texas

Tue, 19 Feb 2013 18:51:00 -0800

Russian politicians have ordered a probe into the death of Maxim Kuzmin Shatto, 3, after he was adopted by a Texas family. Russian officials claim he was beaten and fed anti-psychotic drugs, though US officials say the cause of his death last month hasn't yet been determined, and may have been due to a heart condition. The death is the latest conflict between the nations since the US charged Russia with human rights violations, and Russia retaliated by blocking American adoptions of Russian kids.

Russians Still Seeing Stars Over Meteor

Sun, 17 Feb 2013 19:44:00 -0800

Divers have recovered pieces of the meteor that plunged into a north Russia lake after astonishing witnesses as it ripped across the sky and injured some 500 people. Residents of the small Russian town of Chebarkul gathered at the lake shore with a mix of awe and pride as they talked of their experience with the great beyond.

Russia Cleans Up After Surprise Meteor Slams into Urals

Sat, 16 Feb 2013 09:36:00 -0800

Four thousand buildings had their windows shattered by the shockwave of a surprise meteor that struck Chelyabinsk, Russia, and more than a thousand people were injured. In fact experts say it had the force of 20 atomic bombs - and will have caused more than $30 million of damage.

Raw Video: Amazing Dash Cam Footage of Russian Meteorite Ripping Through Sky

Fri, 15 Feb 2013 10:16:00 -0800

Video Courtesy: Roman Belchenko A meteorite explosion was seen from different regions of Russia and even from abroad - as far away as Kazakstan, where a dashboard camera belonging to Roman Belchenko captured meteorite fall. The meteorite shattered over several major cities, including Chelyabinsk, where the blast waves blew out windows and disrupted mobile service.

Raw Video: Meteorite Blast Injures Hundreds in Russia

Fri, 15 Feb 2013 00:36:00 -0800

A meteorite exploded over the central Russian region of Chelyabinsk early this morning, blowing out doors and windows and raining fragments across a large area. Authorities say more than 500 people were injured, mainly by broken glass, but there have been no reports of deaths.

Japan, Russia's Unresolved WWII Dispute Flares Up

Thu, 07 Feb 2013 18:19:00 -0800

The territorial row that has prevented Japan and Russia from signing a peace treaty to conclude World War II has flared up again, with Japanese nationalists demanding the return of the Kuril Islands amid claims Russian jets violated Japanese airspace. PM Shinzo Abe says he wants to resolve the dispute.

Rights Abuses Mar Sochi Olympics Preparations

Thu, 07 Feb 2013 02:09:00 -0800

It is a year until the Winter Olympics kick off in Sochi but many residents of the Russian town have already had enough. The building boom in the Black Sea ski resort has a dark side, with families being forcibly evicted from their homes and allegations of Olympic-scale corruption, Al Jazeera finds.

Human Rights Watch: Russia at Its Worst Since Soviet Days

Fri, 01 Feb 2013 02:05:00 -0800

Authoritarianism in Russia is now at its worst since the collapse of the Soviet Union, Human Rights Watch warns. The group says that attacks on political freedoms have soared since Vladimir Putin started a new term last year, with pressure on critics and civil society reaching unprecedented levels.

Syria Makes Formal UN Complaint over 'Israeli Attack'

Thu, 31 Jan 2013 13:35:00 -0800

Syria has lodged a formal complaint with the UN over an air strike inside the country blamed on Israel. There is confusion over what was actually hit, with Syrian state television reporting two people killed and five injured in the strike against a research center in Jamraya near Syria's border with Lebanon. American officials say what was struck was a convoy carrying weapons to Lebanon for militant group Hezbollah. The bombing has drawn criticism from Russia.

Russia Slams 'Unacceptable' Israeli Strike on Syria

Thu, 31 Jan 2013 04:11:00 -0800

Russia has angrily condemned the reported Israeli air strike near Damascus, calling it an unacceptable violation of the UN charter. Syria says Israeli jets destroyed a research center, killing two people, while other reports suggest the jets targeted a convoy carrying weapons to Hezbollah militants in Lebanon.

Activist Russian Lawyer Who Died in Prison Faces Charges

Mon, 28 Jan 2013 00:45:00 -0800

Attorney Sergei Magnitsky was working to expose government corruption in Russia when he was arrested and died in prison. Now, in a bizarre legal proceeding worthy of Kafka, the dead man faces charges in a Russian court on tax evasion. "I think it's inhuman to try a dead man," said Magnitsky's mom. The lawyer's death sparked a diplomatic row with the US that led to Russia's recent ban on American adoption of Russian children.

Russian Civilians Flee Syria, But Official 'Evacuation' Operation Denied

Wed, 23 Jan 2013 11:14:00 -0800

This was the first organzied effort to get Russian citizens out of Syria since the start of the uprising. Many Russians call Syria home, and there are many Syrians who also have Russian passports. But, despite the use of military aircraft to fly the 77 citizens back from Beirut, the Russian government says this isn't an official evacuation. CNN's Phil Black reports.

Bolshoi Boss: I Pleaded for Protection Before Acid Attack

Tue, 22 Jan 2013 20:00:00 -0800

Heavily bandaged Bolshoi Ballet artisic director Sergei Filin told a Russian newspaper that he asked for protection after weeks of anonymous threats before an an attacker threw acid in his face last week. Some in the Bolshoi believe the attack may have been motivated by envy or resentment in the hyper-competitive Moscow art world. Filin suffered severe burns and eye damage and may lose his sight.

East Asia Blows its Lid (Geologically-Speaking)

Fri, 18 Jan 2013 14:09:00 -0800

The volcanoes in Russia's volatile Kamchatka Peninsula are erupting one after another after a long dormant period, shooting up jets of lava as high as 700 feet in the air. South Korean broadcaster MBC reports that the spectacular eruptions aren't likely to stop any time soon.

Russian Court Rejects Pussy Riot Band Member's Appeal

Wed, 16 Jan 2013 14:22:00 -0800

A Russian court has thrown out an attempt by Maria Alekhina to have her prison sentence deferred. The member of Pussy Riot, the feminist punk band had asked the court to let her serve the rest of her two-year sentence when her five-year-old son is a teenager. Alekhina argued that separation from her son now would do irreparable psychological damage. She wanted her prison term to be deferred until the child was 14. The court said it had already taken her son into consideration when sentencing her. Three members of the Pussy Riot band were sentenced for an unauthorized protest in the Christ the Saviour Cathedral in Moscow last February against the rule of Russian President Vladimir Putin. Two of the women were given two-year terms while the third received a suspended sentence.

Raw Video: Gérard Depardieu Condemns Russian Opposition, Pussy Riot

Mon, 14 Jan 2013 16:41:00 -0800

Exiled French actor Gérard Depardieu criticised Russia's opposition on Sunday saying it had "no program, nothing at all." Depardieu, who took Russian citizenship this month and considers President Vladimir Putin a friend, made the comments in an interview shown on Russian state television. "There are very smart people like (Garry) Kasparov, but that's good only for chess. And that's it. But politics are a lot more complicated," said. "A lot more complicated." This Kremlin's decision to give him citizenship was highly criticised by Russian opposition. Depardieu had sought Russian citizenship as part of his battle against a proposed super tax on millionaires in France. He also commented on the punk band Pussy Riot who filmed a music video in a Russian Orthodox church, leading to the imprisonment of some members. "Imagine if these girls had gone into, for example, a mosque," he said. "They wouldn't have come out alive."

Thousands March in Moscow Against US Adoption Ban

Sun, 13 Jan 2013 18:49:00 -0800

Tens of thousands of demonstrators took to the streets of Moscow to protest the new ban on US citizens adopting Russian children. The law followed one by Washington blacklisting certain Russian officials. But the tit-for-tat move has triggered a public outcry against making children political pawns. Marchers held aloft photos of officials' faces branded with the word "shame."

Nyet to Supertax: Depardieu Becomes Russian Citizen

Thu, 03 Jan 2013 23:53:00 -0800

Russia's newest citizen is tax-dodging movie star Gerard Depardieu. Vladimir Putin personally granted citizenship to the former Frenchman, who renounced his nationality to avoid a proposed 75% "supertax" on France's highest earners.

Russia: New Research Reveals Alarming Spike in HIV Cases

Thu, 03 Jan 2013 16:39:00 -0800

New research has revealed an alarming spike in the number of HIV infections in Russia, with 200 people being diagnosed with the condition every day. Vadim Pokrovsky, the head of Russia's AIDS research center, has said that, instead of recognizing a crisis, the government is indifferent to the problem. "If we had 200 cases of diarrhea at a children's pioneer camp, the country's head sanitation doctor would fly out immediately to save them," Pokrovsky said. "It would be frightening. Governors would run, helicopters would fly, the police would search for the source of infection, prosecutors would get to work. But here we are seeing that there is complete indifference to this situation." Al Jazeera's Robin Forestier-Walker reports from Moscow.

Raw Video: Dramatic Search and Rescue After Russia Plane Crash

Sun, 30 Dec 2012 09:16:00 -0800

A female passenger is shown being carried to safety, with wreckage from the Tupolev Tu-204 jet strewn across a wide area at Vnukovo airport.

Authorities Seek Answers in Russian Airliner Crash

Sat, 29 Dec 2012 15:37:00 -0800

A passenger airliner careered off the runway at Russia's third-busiest airport and partly onto a highway while landing on Saturday, broke into pieces and caught fire, killing at least four people.