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World Mar 02

Former Soviet leader Gorbachev turns 90

By Vladimir Isachenkov, Associated Press

World Jul 01

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Russian voters appear to approve constitutional changes that could extend Putin’s reign

Initial results from Russia’s election indicate it will pave the way for President Vladimir Putin to retain power until 2036. Polls closed Wednesday after seven days of voting on a package of constitutional changes, including those that could allow Putin…

World Jun 19

Poland says Putin falsifies history to weaken Western allies

The Polish government says that Russian President Vladmir Putin is manipulating World War II-era history in a way that whitewashes Soviet crimes and accuses him of doing it as part of an “information war” against the West.

By Vanessa Gera, Associated Press

World Oct 29

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Why Chernobyl has suddenly become a hotspot for global tourists

The site of the world’s worst radiological catastrophe is unexpectedly coming back to life -- due to an American television show. Scores of tourists are visiting Chernobyl, located in northern Ukraine, in response to an HBO miniseries that illuminates the…

By Simon Ostrovsky

World Aug 23

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News Wrap: Democracy supporters in Hong Kong form human chain extending 25 miles

In our news wrap Friday, democracy advocates in Hong Kong formed a human chain stretching 25 miles to show solidarity and appeal for international support. It was inspired by a human chain in the Baltic states 30 years ago that…

Aug 20

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Meet the CIA’s disguise artists who helped Cold War spies disappear

Legendary spy power couple Jonna and Tony Mendez met while working for the CIA in the Soviet Union, building the tools of espionage: the disguise kit, the camera that could hide anywhere, the cyanide pen. There they followed guidelines they…

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Aug 13

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What we know about deadly radiation explosion at Russian military site

An explosion at a Russian missile testing site last week killed at least seven people and caused widespread fears of a radiation leak. While officials offered little clarity, analysts believe the Russians were testing a nuclear-powered cruise missile – one…

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Feb 04

Watch 5:44
At Washington’s Arena Stage, a dramatic interpretation of Vladimir Putin’s rise

By Jeffrey Brown, Anne Azzi Davenport

A new play showing at the Arena Stage in Washington, D.C., chronicles the rise of a young Vladimir Putin to power in Russia after the fall of the Soviet Union. "Kleptocracy," written by Kenneth Lin, offers a glimpse into Putin’s…

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Jul 11

These Soviet propaganda posters once evoked heroism, pride and anxiety

By Larisa Epatko

This year marks the 100th anniversary of the Russian Revolution in 1917. Take a look back at Soviet propaganda in poster form.

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Mar 31

Why domesticated foxes are genetically fascinating (and terrible pets)

By Andrew Wagner

Foxes were considered untamable, until a biology experiment was started in Siberia almost 60 years ago and proved otherwise.

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