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Russian Lawyers to Sue Warner Bros Over Harry Potter Film

Lawyers spring to the defense of their leader, accusing company of modelling an elf after President Vladimir Putin

Obama: Russia's Proposal is Significant, but I'm Skeptical

Obama in media blitz: Russia's proposal regarding Syria is a positive development, but I'm skeptical Syria would comply.

Russia 'Reprimanded' Israel, US over Missile Launch

Russian Deputy Defense Minister personally reprimanded Israeli, US attaches, following last week's missile defense drill.

Putin Ally Re-elected Moscow Mayor

Sergei Sobyanin, the candidate close to Russian President Vladimir Putin has been reelected as Moscow Mayor.

White House: Obama Not Expected to Meet Putin

During the upcoming G20 summit in Russia, the two leaders are not scheduled to meet to discuss Syria, White House Officials confirmed.

Russian Gay Activist in Anti-Semitic Meltdown

A top Russian gay activist rants about ‘Jewish mafia’ planning to ‘overtake the world,’ calls critic a ‘Jewish pig.'

Defense Minister Downplays Mediterranean Missile Exercise

Israeli Defense Minister Moshe Ya'alon downplays joint US-Israel missile exercise which briefly alarmed Russian officials.

Russian Radars Detected Joint Israeli-US Missile Drill

Israeli Defense Ministry says Israeli Navy carried out joint operation at sea with the US Military.

Russia to lobby U.S. Congress

Putin to Send Delegation to Congress over Syria Crisis

Vladimir Putin backs idea proposed by Russian parliament to send a delegation to lobby U.S. Congress against a strike on Syria.

Report: Obama Delayed Attack to Get Russia 'On Board'

Report claims reason for the US delay on a Syria attack was to allow Obama to persuade Russia to help remove Assad from office.

Western Foreign Policy 'Like a Monkey With a Hand Grenade'

Russian Deputy Prime Minister finds a creative way to describe the west's diplomatic skills, ahead of attack in Syria.

Russia to U.S.: Don't Repeat Your Past Mistakes in Syria

The U.S. rhetoric over the alleged chemical attack in Damascus reminds one of its behavior in Iraq, says Moscow.

Russia not Supplying 'Replacement' Missile System to Iran

Head of Russia's arms export industry denies reports of talks to replace cancelled S-300 missile system deal with Iran.

World Criticizes Israel Over New Construction

The United States, Russia, Europe and the UN all slammed Israel over its plans to build new homes in Jerusalem, Judea and Samaria.

Snowden's Father to Visit Son in Russia

Father of NSA leaker attacks politicians for "irresponsible comments," claims his son will not receive a fair trial in the US.

Obama Cancels Visit to Russia over Snowden Asylum

Move reflects deepening political crisis as US, Russian governments continue to clash over rogue American intelligence agent.

Syrian Rebel Leader Urges Attacks on Russia

Syrian Islamist tells Caucasus terrorists to "stay at home" and focus on attacking Russia, not Assad.

Rabbi Lau Visits Wounded Chabad Rabbi

New Chief Rabbi visits Chabad emissary who was shot in Russia.

Chabad Emissary Shot in Russia Lands in Israel

Jewish groups work quickly to bring seriously wounded Chabad rabbi to Israel.

Russia: Chabad Rabbi Shot at Short Range

A rabbi was shot near his home in Russia. Attack believed to be anti-Semitic.

Sen: US Should Boycott Russia Olympics Over Snowden

Obama should consider boycotting the 2014 Winter Olympics in Russia if it gives asylum to Edward Snowden, says US senator.

Russia’s Chief Rabbi Walked 8 Hrs, Not to Desecrate Sabbath

Chief Rabbi Berel Lazar walked 8 hours home from the airport Friday night rather than desecrate Sabbath after an official event in Russia.

Snowden Asks for Asylum in Russia

Edward Snowden tells activists he wants to claim asylum in Russia. The Kremlin: He can stay if he stops leaking info.

Report: Russia Could Suspend Syria S-300 Sale for Golan Role

Russia badly wants its soldiers on the Golan as peacekeepers - and is willing to cancel its missile deal with Syria to do so, a report said

Iran Says Egypt Coup ‘Improper,' Russia Warns of ‘Civil War’

Iran calls overthrow of Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi 'improper' and Russia is warning the country is on the brink of “civil war.”

Russia Blocks UN Demand for Access to Syrian City

Russia blocked a UN Security Council demand that Syria allow immediate access to civilians trapped in Homs.

Russian Official: Egypt Proves 'Democracy Not Good For Everyone'

The Egyptian redux revolution proves, a top Russian politician said, it's that democracy is not a “one size fits all” system.

Snowden Affair Fuels 'Friction' Between US, Russia

Russia’s refusal to extradite former intelligence contractor Edward Snowden to US authorities has created additional "friction" in relations

Moscow Announces All Military Personnel Evacuated from Syria

All of Russia’s military personnel have been evacuated from Syria, including its Mediterranean base at Tartus, Moscow has announced.

Russia Withdraws Military Personnel from Syria

Russia has withdrawn all its military personnel from Syria and left its Tartus naval center unstaffed.

Russia Denies Snowden Involvement as Mystery Increases

Russia’s foreign minister said on Tuesday that surveillance whistleblower Edward Snowden never crossed the border into the country.

US to Russia: Send Snowden Our Way

The U.S. is demanding that Russia hand over fugitive whistleblower Edward J. Snowden

Russia to Honor S-300 Missile Defense Sale to Syria, But . . .

Russia says it will honor its contract to sell its powerful S-300 ant-missile defense system to Syria but has yet to deliver the goods.

Putin: Not Ruling Out Sending More Arms to Assad

Russian President says his country would not rule out sending fresh arms to the Syrian regime, warns against arming rebels.

Sarah Palin on Syrian Conflict: 'Let Allah Sort it Out'

Former United States vice-presidential candidate Sarah Palin criticized President Barack Obama for his handing of the Syrian conflict.

Putin: Dispute Over Chabad Archive May Be 'Finally Closed'

Russian President Putin expresses hope that dispute over Chabad collection of books, known as Schneerson library, may be “finally closed”.

Putin: Iran Maintains Right to Nuclear Program

Russian President Vladimir Putin continued to maintain on Tuesday that Iran has the right to a peaceful nuclear program.

Putin Offers to Send Troops to Replace Austrians in the Golan

Russian President proposes that his country’s peacekeepers replace departing Austrian troops in the Golan Heights.

Report: S-300 Missiles Now on Their Way to Syria

A report said that American intelligence units had observed Russian ships on their way to Syria, possibly carrying S-300 missiles

Russia Blocks Security Council Statement on Syria

Russia blocks a UN Security Council declaration of alarm over the siege of the Syrian town of al-Qusayr.

Assad: S-300 Missiles Already Here

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad said that Syria has already begun acquiring the S-300 missile system from Moscow

Report: Syria Already Has Advanced Russian Missiles

Advanced Russian missile launchers have already been transferred to President Bashar al-Assad’s regime, reports an Arabic newspaper.

Netanyahu, Putin to Meet Tuesday Amid Syria Weapons Concerns

Netanyahu to hold talks with Russian President Putin, amid concerns of Moscow delivering advanced missiles to Damascus.

Shalom: Israel 'Fully Determined' to Halt Syria Missile Deal

PM is "fully determined" to halt sales by Russia of advanced missiles to Syria, Energy and Water Minister Silvan Shalom said on Sunday.

Lavrov: Russia Not Planning to Give Syria Advanced Weapons

Russia is not planning to supply Syria with any weapons beyond current contracts, says Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov.

Report: Russia to Sell Syria Advanced Missiles, Keep Assad Going

Israel has warned the United States that Russia plans to sell advanced weapons to Syria, a report in the Wall Street Journal said

Groups Claim 42 Syrian Soldiers Killed in Weekend Air Raids

Opposition groups in Syria said that 42 top soldiers in Bashar Assad's army were killed in the air raids on Damascus over the weekend

Two Missiles Target Russian Passenger Plane Over Syria: Report

Unidentified assailants fired two land-to-air missiles at a Russian passenger plane carrying over 150 people when it flew over Syria.

Boston Bombers' Mother Talked About Jihad

Russian authorities wiretapped the mother of the Boston bombing suspects and recorded her discussing jihad in 2011.

FBI Probes Parents of Boston Bombing Suspects

FBI interviews parents of Boston bombing suspects in Russian Republic of Dagestan with help of Russian authorities.

Russian Daily Claims Israel Injects Arab Prisoners With Viruses

A Russian daily has published an article accusing Israel of injecting Arab prisoners with “dangerous viruses,” which lead to death.

Russia Responds to Iran's Unveiling of New Uranium Facility

Russia: Iran's unveiling of new uranium production facility "does not promote atmosphere of mutual understanding."

Report: 'Israel Spies on Russian Fleet Off Syrian Coast'

Report: Israel allegedly used espionage equipment it planted off the Syrian coast to monitor Russian naval movements in Mediterranean.

Russia Launches Surprise Military Exercise in Black Sea

Russian President Vladimir Putin has launched a large-scale surprise military drill to test battle readiness in the Black Sea.

Russia Tightens Noose on Foreign NGOs

Russia is banning America’s funding of foreign non-governmental organizations within the country. The US has turned to third parties.

Russian Senator Resigns Over Israeli Citizenship Accusations

A Russian senator resigned after being accused of holding Israeli citizenship.

Netanyahu Invited to Russia To Discuss Mideast

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu has been invited to Moscow to discuss the current crises involving Syria and Iran.

Europe, Russia Launch Mars Mission

The European Space Agency said it signed a deal on Thursday with its Russian counterpart to launch two unmanned missions to Mars.

Death of Toddler Fuels Rally Over US Adoption Ban

Fueled by a US ruling calling the death of an adopted Russian boy an accident, thousands in Moscow called to ban all foreign adoptions.

Putin Won't Return Disputed Chabad Archive to U.S.

Russian President refuses to return a disputed Jewish archive to the U.S., saying doing so would "open a Pandora's box".