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Russia Rides to U.K.'s Rescue

April 26, 2011

LAUSANNE, Switzerland — Russia will host a gathering of Olympics leaders from 200 countries next year after Britain pulled out because of financial problems.

The Association of National Olympic Committees said Tuesday that its biannual assembly will be held in Moscow from April 10 to 18. In a statement, the association thanked the Russian Olympic Committee for "enthusiastic support and strong collaboration."

(AP)

Russia Detains U.S.-Russian Citizen for 'Rehabilitating Nazism'

Yury Malev was accused of desecrating the St. George ribbon, a historical symbol of Russian and Soviet military successes, on social media.

Putin to Bet on Ultra-Conservatism, Economy and Victory in Ukraine in 2024 Election Campaign

With challenges to his rule all but removed, Putin's next six years in office promise to keep Russia on its current trajectory.

White House Mocks Putin Re-Election Bid

"Well, that's going to be one humdinger of a horse race, isn't it?" National Security Council spokesman John Kirby told reporters.

reproductive rights

Fourth Russian Region Outlaws ‘Coercion’ Into Abortion

The new law bans the “promotion of abortion and childfree lifestyles,” including “aggressive information on social media,” health officials said...