Topic: Minsk

Polish President Lech Kaczynski plane crash likely caused by pilot error

The plane crash that killed Polish President Lech Kaczynski and 96 others was probably caused by pilot error, according to the preliminary findings of a joint Russian-Polish probe.

Kyrgyzstan authorizes deadly force on wave of riots, looting

Deposed Kyrgyzstan President Kurmanbek Bakiyev insisted from Belarus on Wednesday he was still the country's rightful leader, while the interim government in Bishkek authorized the use of deadly force to put down looting and ethnic violence.

Polish President Lech Kaczynski plane crash death could strain Poland-Russia ties

The commemoration of the Katyn massacre was meant to be a key 'forgive and forget' moment for Poland and Russia. It may now be overshadowed by the tragic death of Polish President Lech Kaczynski, riding in a Russian-built aircraft.

1980 'miracle on ice': an American in Moscow recalls Soviet reaction

A US student learned something about Soviet diplomacy while visiting during the 1980 Olympic men's hockey 'miracle on ice.'

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Armenia crackdown: an ex-Soviet pattern?

A state of emergency remains in place, after protesters alleging election fraud were dispersed last week.