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World Soundtrack Academy discovers Russian composer
Sergey Yevtushenko's soundtrack to “The Last Station”, a biopic about Leo Tolstoy, has been nominated for the World Soundtrack Academy award in the “Discovery of the Year” category.
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Napoleon’s army returns to Russian battlefield
Russians are marking the anniversary of one of the bloodiest military clashes in the country's history. On Sunday, September 5, Napoleon’s and Kutuzov’s armies are back on battlefield at Borodino.
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Suicide attack kills 3, dozens injured
At least three servicemen were killed and dozens injured in a suicide bombing attack on a temporary camp near a shooting range in the Russian Republic of Dagestan, according to RIA Novosti news agency.
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Blazing nightmare: the 24 hours that turned people’s lives upside down
After a period of relative calm, Russia was hit by a new wave of wildfires. This time round, though, it took emergency crews only 24 hours to put out the blaze, but one single day still ruined the lives of many.
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Should the taxpayer help Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac out?
Despite being handed billions of dollars in 2008, the two biggest US home loan agencies are still getting massive government handouts. Lori “The Resident” Harfenist asked New Yorkers if taxpayers should keep them afloat.
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“We regarded their existence here as an occupation” – political analyst
After the US officially drew a line under its combat operations in Iraq this week, American soldiers are marching out of the country while thousands of armed security contractors are flooding in.
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French protest over Roma expulsions
Thousands of people demonstrate against government measures they say are being used to target country's Roma community.
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Iran tries human rights activist
Shiva Nazar-Ahari charged with "warring against God" and links to opposition groups as trial opens in Tehran.
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International showdown nears as UN General Assembly to discuss Kosovo
The UK is indicating to Serbia that it should focus on joining the EU, rather than contesting Kosovo's declaration of independence.
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Several dead in Afghan attacks
Two separate bombings in Kandahar and Kunduz kill at least 10 people, including four police officers.
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Russian author nominated for World Fantasy Award
Lyudmila Petrushevskaya's book "There Once Lived a Woman Who Tried To Kill Her Neighbor's Baby: Scary Fairy Tales" has been nominated for the World Fantasy Award.
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Russian author nominated for World Fantasy Award
Lyudmila Petrushevskaya's book "There Once Lived a Woman Who Tried To Kill Her Neighbor's Baby: Scary Fairy Tales" has been nominated for the World Fantasy Award.
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Kremlin military music festival takes off in Moscow
The Red Square is ringing to the beat of marching bands from around the world, all taking part in the International Military Tattoo.
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Blair pelted with eggs in Dublin
Anti-war protesters throw eggs, shoes and plastic bottles at former UK prime minister during promotion of his memoirs.
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Russian film in line for Venice's Golden Lion
A Russian movie is this year competing for the main prize at one of the most prestigious film festivals, the 67th Venice International Film Festival.
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Karzai to pursue talks with Taliban
Afghan president announces that he has set up a negotiating body to pursue peace talks with the Taliban.
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Deaths in Mozambique price riots
Ten people left dead following three days of clashes between police and demonstrators over high food prices.
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At least one soldier killed and several wounded in disputed region
At least one soldier from Azerbaijan has been killed and several wounded in the disputed region of Nagorno-Karabakh.
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Pakistan mourns blast victims
Thousands attend funeral in Pakistani city for dozens killed in suicide attack on Shia Muslim procession.
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Belarusian opposition journalist’s death not suicide – colleague
In Belarus, the founder of an opposition internet site has been found dead in his residence outside the country’s capital Minsk. Although prosecutors cite suicide, his colleagues are not convinced.
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