Topic: RIA Novosti
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Carmageddon? Please! Four of the world's worst traffic jams.
The 10-mile shutdown of Interstate 405 this weekend in Southern California is being called 'carmageddon.' Will Los Angeles set the new world record for worst traffic jam? Here are four of the worst traffic jams worldwide.
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5 Nemtsov killing suspects arraigned; 1 is said to admit guilt
Little information has been made available about the five suspects detained in connection with the killing of Russian opposition leader Boris Nemtsov. According to Russian news agencies, one suspect, Zaur Dadaev, has declared he is guilty.
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Terrorism & Security Russia says it will 'wait patiently' as France suspends Mistral warship sale
France was under heavy pressure from NATO allies not to go through with the sale of the helicopter carrier amid rising tensions over Ukraine.
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Terrorism & Security Russia: Import ban will benefit the country, make people healthier
Russia's ban on food and agricultural imports comes in retaliation for US and European sanctions over Ukraine. Russia is expected to release a full list of the products it is barring today.
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Kremlin spin: Does media overhaul herald new propaganda push?
A government decree restructuring two major state media outlets comes amid Kremlin efforts to hone its PR messaging. The upcoming Sochi Olympics may have something to do with it.
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Russia: Anti-gay law will be enforced during Olympics
Russia anti-gay law: The law was signed by President Vladimir Putin in late June, imposing fines on individuals accused of spreading 'propaganda of nontraditional sexual relations' to minors, and even proposing penalties for those who express these views online or in the news media.
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Terrorism & Security Show time? Snowden to hold meeting in Moscow Airport
The former NSA contractor has invited human rights groups and lawyers to his first public appearance since arriving in Russia last month.
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Terrorism & Security Russia warns of Syria chemical weapons fabrication as US ups involvement
The Obama administration says it's convinced the Syrian government has used chemical weapons and promised more aid to the rebellion. Russia warns that it could be Iraq all over again.
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Terrorism & Security Attacks in Russia's Dagestan grab international attention after Boston
Dagestan and the rest of the Caucasus republics of Russia have been the site of a long-running Islamic insurgency against Moscow and its local allies. A bombing and separate shooting killed six today.
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Russian psychiatric hospital fire kills 38; only 3 survivors
The Russian psychiatric hospital fire swept through the one-story building early Friday, killing two doctors and 36 patients with severe mental disorders, most of whom were sedated and asleep.
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Boston Marathon bombing has Russia concerned about its own event security
Russia is set to host three major international sporting events in the next year, including the 2014 Olympics. The Boston explosions are highlighting the security challenges it faces.
