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Russia's Olympic ban lifted by the IOC

The head of Russia's Olympic Committee claims their Olympic ban has been lifted.

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Russia banned from sending team to Winter Games

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Olympics without Russia would be 'a real tragedy', says Russian sports chief

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Here are the key points from the IOC's decision on Russian athletes

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Successive suicide blasts in Russia kill more than 30

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Olympics safety concerns follow Russian bombings

Russians just can’t get over Katie victory

They just can’t let it go.

Mon, 13 Aug, 2012

Katie Taylor didn't deserve win, says Russian Sports Minister

Russian sports minister Vitaly Mutko has today questioned the judging at the London Olympics, specifically Katie Taylor’s 10-8 win over Russia’s Sofya Ochigava in the women’s boxing final on Thursday.

Sun, 12 Aug, 2012

Russia's Jones: US match all about first-phase possession

Russia technical director Kingsley Jones believes the Bears can emerge victorious from their first ever World Cup finals match – if they can secure set-piece possession against the United States in New Plymouth.

Wed, 14 Sep, 2011

Russia keen to make an impression

RUSSIA make their World Cup debut against the US tomorrow knowing they must capitalise on their moment in the spotlight.

Wed, 14 Sep, 2011

Russia eager to grab World Cup spotlight

Russia make their World Cup debut against the United States on Thursday knowing they must capitalise on their moment in the spotlight.

Tue, 13 Sep, 2011

Pensioner power spreads to Putin's back yard

Angry pensioners demanding that their social security benefits be restored staged a second day of protests in President Vladimir Putin’s home city, joining the call from protesters in other cities for him to resign.

Mon, 17 Jan, 2005

Russia on the road to implementing Kyoto pact

Russia’s lower house of parliament ratified the Kyoto Protocol on combating global warming today, putting the sweeping environmental pact firmly on the road to realisation.

Fri, 22 Oct, 2004

Russian PM signs order approving climate protocol

Russia’s prime minister signed a government order today officially approving the Kyoto Protocol on climate change and sending it to President Vladimir Putin, who is to submit it to parliament for ratification.

Wed, 06 Oct, 2004