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Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny attacked with green dye again

Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny attacked with green dye again

Prominent Vladimir Putin critic Alexei Navalny had to be taken to hospital on 28 April, after green antiseptic dye was thrown in his face causing his eyes to burn. Navalny says he will continue his anti-corruption activity and presidential campaign after an unknown assailant threw the green liquid at his face. Apr 28, 2017
Topless Femen protesters try to storm polling station in France

Topless Femen protesters try to storm polling station in France

Police have arrested several topless protesters during the French presidential election. Members of the protest group Femen tried to storm the polling station where Marine Le Pen was due to vote on Sunday morning. Protesters wore Le Pen and Vladimir Putin masks.Le Pen previously said she admires Putin and met with him in Moscow in March. Femen criticises Le Pen for ignoring the emancipation of women in her programme. Apr 23, 2017
Rex Tillerson: The reign of the Assad family is coming to an end

Rex Tillerson: The reign of the Assad family is coming to an end

The US hopes Russia will abandon its support Syrian President Bashar al-Assad because actions such as last weeks chemical attack have stripped him of all legitimacy, US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson said during the G7 meeting in Italy on 11 April. Apr 12, 2017
Vladimir Putin: Climate change in Arctic beneficial for economy

Vladimir Putin: Climate change in Arctic beneficial for economy

Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke about the benefits of climate change at an Arctic Forum in the northern Russian city of Arkhangelsk. Ignoring the negative impact of global warming on planet and people, Putin praised the fact that thinning Artic sea ice opened up the region as a commercial shipping route. Mar 31, 2017
CCTV footage shows Putin critic Denis Voronenkov being shot dead

CCTV footage shows Putin critic Denis Voronenkov being shot dead

CCTV footage shows the murder of former parliamentarian Denis Voronenkov in Kiev. Voronenkov was shot dead by an unidentified assailant on 23 March. The shooter later died after being shot by Voronenkovs bodyguard.Voronenkov was a key witness in a treason case against Ukraines pro-Russia former president Viktor Yanukovych. The Ukraine has accused Russia of being responsible for the killing. Ukraines President Poroshenko called the murder an act of state terrorism on the part of Russia. Mar 25, 2017
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