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August 20, 2013

RA’s Daily Russia News Blast – August 20, 2013

TODAY: Krymsk officials found guilty of negligence over 2012 floods; anti-gay lawmaker’s church attacked; runners deny podium kiss was political; RusAl prepares for cuts; Navalny uncovers more evidence of Sobyanin’s assets; class action lawsuits l...
August 20, 2013

RA’s Daily Russia News Blast – August 20, 2013

TODAY: Krymsk officials found guilty of negligence over 2012 floods; anti-gay lawmaker’s church attacked; runners deny podium kiss was political; RusAl prepares for cuts; Navalny uncovers more evidence of Sobyanin’s assets; class action lawsuits l...
August 19, 2013

RA’s Daily Russia News Blast – August 19, 2013

TODAY: High-level talks planned with Ukraine over trade war; Navalny continues his mayoral campaign; gay rights furore continues as World Athletics Championships close; half of invested money landing in Virgin Islands; ‘worst ever’ floods affect f...
August 19, 2013

RA’s Daily Russia News Blast – August 19, 2013

TODAY: High-level talks planned with Ukraine over trade war; Navalny continues his mayoral campaign; gay rights furore continues as World Athletics Championships close; half of invested money landing in Virgin Islands; ‘worst ever’ floods affect f...
August 15, 2013

RA’s Daily Russia News Blast – August 15, 2013

TODAY: Confusion over raid on Navalny supporters; ruble hits low; customs exit poses problems; Statoil looking to beat Gazprom with spot prices; schools close due to lack of children; bloggers target Mizulina, athletes clam up. Following a complai...
August 15, 2013

RA’s Daily Russia News Blast – August 15, 2013

TODAY: Confusion over raid on Navalny supporters; ruble hits low; customs exit poses problems; Statoil looking to beat Gazprom with spot prices; schools close due to lack of children; bloggers target Mizulina, athletes clam up. Following a complai...
August 14, 2013

RA’s Daily Russia News Blast – August 14, 2013

TODAY: Putin visits Azerbaijan, no concrete conclusions; FIFA follows IOC in pressing Russia  on anti-gay laws; talk show host defends homophobic remarks; Navalny joins Moscow mayor debate, Sobyanin sits out; Lavrov warns E.U. on Gazprom. Presiden...
August 14, 2013

RA’s Daily Russia News Blast – August 14, 2013

TODAY: Putin visits Azerbaijan, no concrete conclusions; FIFA follows IOC in pressing Russia  on anti-gay laws; talk show host defends homophobic remarks; Navalny joins Moscow mayor debate, Sobyanin sits out; Lavrov warns E.U. on Gazprom. Presiden...
August 13, 2013

RA’s Daily Russia News Blast – August 13, 2013

TODAY: Navalny accused of receiving foreign backing, Sobyanin brushes off accusations about daughter’s wealth; poor attendance at IAAF; IOC ‘cross’ with Russia over anti-gay laws, California pension funds boycotting Russia investments; DSK finds a...
August 13, 2013

RA’s Daily Russia News Blast – August 13, 2013

TODAY: Navalny accused of receiving foreign backing, Sobyanin brushes off accusations about daughter’s wealth; poor attendance at IAAF; IOC ‘cross’ with Russia over anti-gay laws, California pension funds boycotting Russia investments; DSK finds a...