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Global News Blog In Prague, Biden shops toned-down missile shield to Czechs, Poles

US Vice President Joe Biden toured Eastern Europe this week with a new missile-defense plan designed to reassure the Czech Republic and Poland that they aren't being forgotten as relations warm with Moscow.
10/23/2009 01:00 am
Terrorism & Security Venezuela's Chavez touts $2.2 billion arms deal with Russia

The announcement comes amid growing tensions between the leftist leader and the conservative government of Colombia, which recently agreed to host US military personnel on its bases.
09/14/2009 01:00 am
Hugo Chávez deepens petroleum and military ties with Russia

Venezuelan leader recognizes Georgia breakaway states, South Ossetia and Abkhazia as added bonus during Moscow visit.
09/10/2009 01:00 am
Global News Blog Intrigue swirls around missing Russian ship

Has piracy really returned to Europe's waters after 100 years, or is something else afoot?
08/13/2009 01:00 am
Did Russia pay high price for winning Georgia war?

It is responsible for economically troubled South Ossetia and may have spurred the European Union to seek alternative sources of energy.
08/06/2009 01:00 am
Global News Blog Russia-China war games battle extremists, separatists

In a first, the games will range across Russian as well as Chinese territory near Khabarovsk in the far east.
07/22/2009 01:00 am
Terrorism & Security UN, US close to imposing sanctions on North Korea

The UN Security Council is close to approving action in response to the North's latest nuclear test. The US also plans separate sanctions for illegal weapons sales and counterfeiting.
06/05/2009 01:00 am
Global News Blog Can Moscow stop North Korea's nuclear march?

Russia helped North Korea for decades. But now its influence with the "rogue" nation has waned.
05/27/2009 01:00 am
Global News Blog Spy vs. spy: Russia, incensed at NATO war games, kicks out two Canadian diplomats

Could this be the end of the brief thaw between Russia and NATO?
05/06/2009 01:00 am
Terrorism & Security Turkey, Armenia agree on road map to normalize ties

The tentative agreement, which must be ratified by both nations' legislatures, creates a framework for bilateral cooperation.
04/23/2009 01:00 am
Space tourists: Wait for next seat could be long

Charles Simonyi returned to Earth Wednesday. It was the last trip on which nonastronauts could hitch a ride on the Russian Soyuz spacecraft.
04/08/2009 01:00 am
Colorful candidates vie to lead Russia's Olympic city

The crowded race for Sochi mayor may signal a backlash against Putin's 'managed democracy.'
03/30/2009 01:00 am
Terrorism & Security Russia warns US of potential new arms race

Russian President Dmitry Medvedev says he might deploy missiles to 'neutralize' a planned US-backed missile defense system in Poland and the Czech Republic.
11/06/2008 12:00 am
Terrorism & Security Putin: Ukraine gave military aid to Georgia in war with Russia

The Russian prime minister called Ukraine's involvement a 'crime,' but still agrees to a gas contract with Kiev.
10/03/2008 01:00 am
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10/02/2008 01:00 am
Terrorism & Security US, Poland strike deal for anti-missile bases

Russia expresses its displeasure with the agreement, which is seen as a response to the Georgia invasion.
08/16/2008 01:00 am
Euro 2008: Russian soccer team revives nationalism

Russia's success in soccer and hockey is credited to petrodollars flowing into sports.
06/27/2008 01:00 am
Meet Dmitri Medvedev

Russia's new president loves Deep Purple, shuns alcohol.
05/07/2008 01:00 am
Terrorism & Security Russia-Georgia tensions escalate over breakaway republic

The reported downing of two unmanned Georgian spy drones over Abkhazia come as both sides accuse each other of preparing for war.
05/06/2008 01:00 am
Terrorism & Security Kremlin charges two Russian-Americans with industrial espionage

Charges against two men, one of whom worked for oil giant and joint venture TNK-BP, may be part of an effort to increase Russia's control over oil resources.
03/21/2008 01:00 am
Terrorism & Security 'Merchant of Death' arrested in Thailand

Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout faces extradition to US after being arrested in DEA sting.
03/07/2008 12:00 am
Terrorism & Security Putin threatens to aim missiles at Ukraine

The Russian president warns of a new arms race over Ukraine's NATO membership and possible hosting of US missile defense shield.
02/13/2008 12:00 am