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Russia accuses Syrian rebels of using poison gas

Russian defense ministry says seven people died in an attack by Syrian rebels using weapons loaded with a "poisonous agent".

Syrian regime forces close in on Aleppo

Syrian regime forces, backed by heavy Russian air raids, recaptured hilltops and villages on the southwest edges of Aleppo.

Jihadist rebels repelled from Aleppo

Fierce fighting between Russian forces and rebels continues after rebels attempted to invade Aleppo overnight.

Kerry helpless as Russia refuses to rein in Assad

John Kerry calls on Russia to 'restrain' Assad's war campaigns on the date they had planned to meet at the negotiating table.

5 killed as Russian military helicopter shot down over Syria

Russian helicopter gunned down outside of Aleppo, Syria following 'humanitarian mission'. All aboard were killed.

Clinton: Russia hacked into DNC computers

Democratic presidential nominee says Russia hacked into Democratic National Committee computers, accuses Trump of backing Putin.

ISIS: Putin, we will come to Russia

The Islamic State calls for jihad in Russia in new video.

Russia helps Aleppo residents escape

As Syrian forces bomb Aleppo, Russia offers beleaguered residents "humanitarian escape corridors."

Olympic Committee decides against full ban for Russian athletes

After calls for a total ban against Russian athletes in the Olympics for doping, the IOC decides against complete ban.

Olympic ban on Russian athletes upheld

Ban on Russian participation in 2016 Summer Olympics upheld amid accusations of doping.

Synagogue with dark past invites Pokemon hunters to its revival

Russian synagogue embraces latest video game craze to boost its revival.

Kerry on Iran deal: The world is a safer place today

Secretary of State John Kerry praises results of Iran deal in 'stabilizing' region ahead of Moscow visit to discuss war in Syria.

Watch: Russian pilots downed, killed by ISIS

Battlefield video shows ISIS shooting down Russian helicopter, celebrating as pilots fall to their deaths.

Israeli hikers rescued along Russia-Mongolia border

Two Israelis and two Russians rescued after blizzard left them stranded thousands of meters above sea level.

US-Russia dogfight narrowly avoided over Syria's skies

US, Russian fighter jets face off after Russian forces bomb US-allied rebels.

Moscow denies strikes on US-backed rebels in Syria

Russian defense ministry spokesman says airstrike in question hit 'more than 300 kilometers away from the area' claimed by US.

Pentagon slams Russia for striking US-backed Syrian rebels

Ashton Carter says accident is no excuse for hitting anti-ISIS forces.

Experts say IDF tank returned by Russia is the wrong one

Military expert say tank from battle of Sultan Ya’akov and returned by Russia was not the one from which three IDF soldiers were abducted.

Russia blasts American diplomats' calls to strike Assad

Russian officials criticize cable signed by a group of U.S. diplomats urging strikes against Syrian President.

Kerry tells Russia US patience on Syria 'very limited'

US Secretary of State says Assad regime must respect fragile ceasefire, warns Washington's patience running out.

Russia returns captured IDF tank

Russia returns tank captured during 1982 Lebanon War. Netanyahu: 'Families will now have a grave to visit.'

Netanyahu vows: 'Syria won't be a launchpad against Israel'

Talking to Moscow's Jewish leaders, PM admits Israeli activity in Syria, says he talked with Putin about new regional 'arrangement.'

Netanyahu visits Judea-Samaria expo in the Kremlin

As PM visits, Yesha Council holds pavilion of local goods in Moscow for first time; Minister Erdan lauds victory over BDS.

Russia to return Israeli tank from Battle of Sultan Yacoub

Tank was captured during 1982 First Lebanon War along with three Israeli soldiers whose fates are unknown.

Syria: Russian base severely damaged in ISIS attack

Russian airbase took 'quite a bad hit', destroying 20 trucks and four helicopters, according to US intelligence firm.

Kerry urges Russia to help stop Syrian regime's attacks

Kerry asks Russian counterpart to press Syria to stop bombing opposition forces and civilians in Aleppo and the Damascus suburbs.

Russia nabs group planning 'Paris-style' attacks

Russia's security agency tracks down a group working to prepare "Paris-style" attacks in big Russian cities.

Russian soldier killed by Syrian rebels

Hours before ceasefire is set to expire, Russian soldier killed by Syrian rebels.

Dennis Ross: Mideast turning to Russia because we're weak

Obama's former Middle East adviser says Israel and Arab countries are turning to Russia because of America's weakness.

Britain blasts Russia for blocking resolution on Aleppo

Britain slams Russia for blocking a UN Security Council statement condemning the Syrian military offensive in Aleppo.

Putin: Free land in Russia’s far east

Vladimir Putin has approved ‘manifest destiny’ law offering every Russian citizen free plots of land in the Arctic and Siberia.

Kremlin denies Bibi-Putin meeting was over aerial incident

Russia rejects Israeli media reports, according to which Netanyahu met Putin after Russian jet fired on Israeli aircraft.

Netanyahu: Putin meeting secured IDF operational freedom

PM hails achievements for Israeli security made in Moscow meeting, reveals details including coordination of two armies on war front.

Russian protesters demand ban on Chabad movement

Russian Jewish leaders slam anti-Semitic rally, in which some 100 protesters called for 'Holy War on Chabad 'settlement' in Russia.

Iran to receive S-300 missiles 'by the end of the year'

Russian official confirms Tehran will finally receive controversial air defense missile system by the end of 2016.

Chief rabbi of Russia: Stamp out hate speech against Jews

Rabbi Berel Lazar hits back following dissemination of anti-Semitic conspiracy theory by politician from Vladimir Putin's ruling party.

Russia seeks resolution on Syria chemical weapons

Russia and China propose UN resolution that would have states report when terrorists are developing chemical weapons in Syria.

Two Russian military pilots killed in Syria helicopter crash

Russian military helicopter crashes near city of Homs, killing two pilots. Total of seven Russian troops have died in Syria.

Russians comb through ISIS-rigged ancient city

Army sappers work to demine the ancient ruins of Palmyra, after ISIS left plenty of explosive surprises as they fled.

Russian Jewish cemetery vandalized with swastikas

Vandals desecrate the Jewish cemetery in Petrozavodsk, Russia. Community leader: ‘We thought such behavior was a thing of the past.’

Russia denies it agreed to dethrone Assad

Kremlin spokesperson denies Russia agreed with US to exile Assad, despite his curiously timed elections announcement.

Russian pressure? Assad is ready for elections

On heels of report revealing Russia agreed to turn its back on Assad and have him exiled, Assad says he has 'no problem' with elections.

Putin withdrawing from Syria? Au contraire

Reuters analysis reveals Russia is shipping even more equipment to Syria after Putin announced withdrawal of 'main force.'

Russia hands Syria its first major defeat of ISIS

Despite pullout, Russian ground and air forces heavily involved in helping regime conquer ancient city of Palmyra from ISIS.

Syrian regime: Russia cannot pressure us

Regime chief negotiator says thinking Russian pullout weakens regime position is a 'misreading,' US-Russia meetings have no impact on talks.

Most Russian warplanes have left Syria, says American military

Spokesman for American military confirms that most if not all Russian warplanes have been withdrawn from Syria.

ISIS claims killing 5 Russian troops near Palmyra

Days after Putin announces pullout, ISIS announces it killed Russians near ancient city. Russian death toll previously had been at 4.

'We felt Putin is loyal to Israel's security'

Rivlin meets Russian PM about expanding ties, as his director reveals details of meeting with Putin the day before.

Arab League: Russia withdrawal helps Syria peace

Arab League chief lauds 'positive step' of Russia pulling out most of its forces, says it may help bring success in peace talks.

Kerry to visit Putin as Syria peace hopes run high

West cautiously applauds Russian pullout as negotiations advance. Kerry to stop in Moscow to 'take advantage of this moment.'

Syria rebels declare 'victory' as Russia withdraws

Morale of rebels and activists 'sky high' with Russia pullout, as they estimate Assad 'cannot survive alone.'

After 'pullout,' Russia bombs Syria

Day after Putin orders out 'main part' of forces, Russian airstrikes help Syrian regime advance on ancient Palmyra, held by ISIS.

Russian media declares 'victory' as Syria withdrawal begins

First group of Russian military planes leave base in Syria after Vladimir Putin's surprise withdrawal announcement.

Syria: Russia will continue to support fight against 'terror'

Syrian presidency says Russia will keep up its support for the regime's "anti-terrorist" battle, following its pullout of forces from Syria.

Putin orders withdrawal of Russian forces from Syria

Russian President Vladimir Putin orders Defense Ministry to begin withdrawing troops from Syria. No explanation has been given.

Russia 'has evidence' Turkey invaded Syria

Foreign Minister Lavrov says Turkish troops have entered Syrian territory as part of a 'creeping expansion' on the border.

Russian slanders the Bible, faces jail time

Russian atheist may spend a year in jail for saying, 'there is no God, the Bible is a collection of Jewish legends.'

Muslim nanny beheaded girl 'in revenge for Russia bombing Syria'

Cover up? Russian authorities play down claims by 'bloody nanny' that she killed to avenge Syria campaign, insist she is mentally ill.

Moscow nanny claims 'Allah ordered' her to behead child

Gulchekhra Bobokulova admits to murdering four-year-old child under her care, parading around with her head.

Moscow: Muslim woman arrested holding child's severed head

Russian police nab suspect, heard shouting 'I am a terrorist!', outside metro station in Moscow.