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Russian leader accused over activist's death

The head of a leading Russian human rights group accused the presidents of Russia and Chechnya of complicity in murdering their top activist in Chechnya.

SI.com: London beefs security, Soci on track

LONDON (AP) -- The government says organizers of the 2012 London Olympics will spend $31.4 million of reserve funds to help secure games venues from terrorist attacks.

Leading Russian survives assassination attempt

The president of the troubled Russian republic of Ingushetia was wounded in an assassination attempt Monday when a blast hit his convoy.

Commentary: Pope's moral authority for peace

There is an assumption that the visit to the Middle East by Pope Benedict XVI will be a profound event. However, no one seems to be asking why there is such an expectation.

Seven skinheads await sentences for 20 killings

Seven members of a skinhead gang convicted over 20 racially motivated killings and 12 other violent attacks, will hear their sentences in a Moscow court Thursday, according to Russian media.

Mayor killed in troubled Russian Caucasus

The mayor of the capital of Russia's North Ossetia region was killed Wednesday when his car came under gunfire, officials said.

Death toll from North Ossetia suicide bomb rises to 12

Russian authorities said Friday that the death toll from the North Ossetian suicide blast now stands at 12 -- and investigators believe that the attacker may have been female.

Time.com: Moscow Removes Ingushetia President

In the early '90s, pro-Russia Ingushetia broke away from want-away Chechnya. Now, with the roles reversed, the Kremlin may be weighing an arranged re-marriage

Earthquake kills 12 in Chechnya

At least 12 people were killed Saturday in an earthquake in Russia's Chechnya region, Russian news agencies reported.

Time.com: Russian Teens Guilty of 13 Ethnic Killings

A Moscow court on Monday convicted 12 teenage boys and a man of committing a series of vicious ethnic attacks, including the murder of a chess champion who was a member of Russia's Yakut ethnic group

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