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October 17, 2017

Sharapova loses to Rybarikova at Kremlin Cup

Maria Sharapova was beaten by Magdalena Rybarikova 7-6 (3), 6-4 in the first round of the Kremlin Cup on Tuesday, ending her ...

October 17, 2017

Court extends house arrest for Russian theater director

A court in Russia's capital ruled Tuesday to extend the house arrest of a widely revered theater and film director.

October 17, 2017

Netanyahu says Israel won't tolerate Iran presence in Syria

Israel's prime minister warned Tuesday that he will not tolerate an Iranian military presence in neighboring Syria.

October 17, 2017

Russia pressures Serbia on status of controversial base

Russia increased pressure on Serbia on Tuesday to grant diplomatic status to the Russian staff of a controversial facility ...

October 16, 2017

Russia: Formal complaint made over gay crackdown in Chechnya

A gay Russian man accused authorities in Chechnya on Monday of jailing and beating him as part of a broad crackdown on LGBT ...

October 16, 2017

Firm behind Trump-Russia dossier balks at House subpoena

A political research firm behind a dossier of allegations about President Donald Trump's connections to Russia is balking at ...

October 16, 2017

Israeli military strikes anti-aircraft battery in Syria

The Israeli military said it struck and destroyed an anti-aircraft battery deep in Syria on Monday after it had opened fire ...

October 16, 2017

The Latest: Putin halts NKorea ties in line with UN demands

The Latest on European sanctions against North Korea (all times local): 5:15 p.m. President Vladimir Putin says Russia is ...

October 16, 2017

Cornet beats Makarova in Kremlin Cup first round

Alize Cornet of France beat hometown favorite Ekaterina Makarova 6-3, 6-3 at the Kremlin Cup on Monday to set up a possible ...

October 16, 2017

FIFA confirms 8 top-seeded teams in World Cup draw

FIFA has confirmed the seven highest-ranked nations joining host Russia as top-seeded teams in the World Cup finals draw.

October 15, 2017

North Korea lawmaker: Need nukes because of US threat

A high-ranking North Korean official says the country's development of nuclear weapons is necessary because of the threat ...

October 15, 2017

London film festival to end with 'Three Billboards'

The 12-day London Film Festival ends Sunday with "Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri," a small-town tragicomedy ...

October 14, 2017

The Latest: Russia says Syrian army taken key IS-held town

The Latest on developments in Syria (all times local): 11 p.m. The Russian military says the Syrian army has taken the full ...

October 14, 2017

Lawyer: Priebus interviewed by Mueller investigative team

Former White House chief of staff Reince Priebus was interviewed Friday by special counsel Robert Mueller's team of ...

October 13, 2017

Europe: Leaders ask Trump to weigh implications of Iran move

The leaders of Britain, France and Germany said they remain committed to the Iran nuclear deal and are "concerned by the ...

October 13, 2017

Romanian minister: Ukraine will keep minority schools open

Ukraine has pledged not to close Romanian language schools under a new education law that has caused alarm in Romania, Russia ...

October 13, 2017

Russia launches European atmosphere monitoring satellite

Russia successfully launched a satellite into orbit Friday that will monitor Europe's atmosphere, helping to study air ...

October 13, 2017

AP Interview: Serbia's leader vows to lead nation into EU

Serbia's president on Friday promised to lead the Balkan nation into the European Union and said the fact that Russia is ...

October 13, 2017

Poland expels Russian historian suspected of hostile actions

A Polish security official says Poland has expelled a Russian historian on suspicion that he acted against Poland's interests