Organisation: Ministry of Emergency Situations

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Moscow TV tower fire extinguished

A fire broke out today high up in the Ostankino television tower, Europe’s tallest free-standing structure, but was extinguished within an hour, Russia’s Ministry of Emergency Situations said.

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At least nine dead in Moscow blast

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Two dead in Russia petrol-storage blast

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Iraqi captors kill Italian hostage

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Russia: Up to 35 dead in lorry-bomb suicide attack

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Russian air hijack alarm set off in error

12 dead as Russian airliner crashes

A Russian Il-86 cargo plane with 12 crew members aboard crashed today while taking off from Moscow’s Sheremetyevo-1 airport, an official of the Ministry of Emergency Situations said.

Sun, 28 Jul, 2002

Russians back in Kabul

Twelve years after Soviet fighters were forced to withdraw in humiliation, armed Russian troops are back in Afghanistan, raising curiosity and some anxiety in the capital over the possible role of international peacekeepers.

Tue, 27 Nov, 2001

Terrorism fears after Russian jetliner explodes at 36,000 feet

A chartered Russian airliner heading from Israel to Siberia exploded at 36,000 feet today and plummeted into the Black Sea coast with 78 people on board.

Thu, 04 Oct, 2001