Russian President Vladimir Putin reiterated Moscow's strong opposition to the U.S. missile defence system on Tuesday, saying that President Barack Obama's re-election would not end the dispute and ins

Leaders of emerging economies said on Monday that they wanted the IMF to put in place reforms to increase their influence before they step up contributions to a fund to prevent future crises.

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India and Russia each pledged $10 billion on Monday for an IMF firewall meant to prevent future crises, marking a new level of commitment by emerging economies as they seek a greater voice.

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Led by China, emerging economies pledged huge sums to the International Monetary Fund's global firewall on Monday, helping it raise $456 billion in resources as the eurozone crisis rages.

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Experts from Russia's chief meteorological center today panned conspiracy theories that the government is planning to use 'rain' to beat anti-Putin protesters.

Scientists said it was physically impos

Iran and six world powers sought elusive common ground Monday in talks meant to reduce tensions over Tehran's nuclear activities that both sides see as crucial to their interests but which are stalled

Russia on Thursday scoured the Urals region for a plane that went missing from an airfield with 12 passengers believed to be on board, including a local police chief, after a drunken party.

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Fourteen soccer hooligans have been convicted in fast-track trials for their role in violent clashes when Poland and Russia faced off in an emotionally charged European Championship match earlier this

Tens of thousands of protesters chanting 'Russia Will be Free' rallied in Moscow on Tuesday against President Vladimir Putin's third term despite a police crackdown on their leaders a day earlier.

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The national anthem of Russia was today performed on a ferris wheel - while in motion.

RT reports up to 40 musicians squeezed themselves into open gondolas to perform the anthem and the attempt is no