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Storm Rages Through Southern Russian City of Barnaul

At least one person died and 15 people were injured.

Another Independent University Comes Under Fire

Russia’s education watchdog revoked a prestigious institution's accreditation.
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A New Chapter in the Saudi-Russian Oil Alliance (Op-ed)

Geopolitics takes a backseat as Russia and Saudi Arabia push to increase oil production.

Bettors Backed Russia Even As Most Had Given Up

Going against the grain, Russian gamblers put their money on the home team.

El Ruso: Colombian Fans Rescue Drowning Russian Man

Colombian fans to the rescue.

'Russians Don’t Love Football, They Love Victories' (Op-ed)

The country's national team, like its Politics, is proving to be unpredictable.

Smoke on a Plane for Peruvian Fans

A group of Peruvian football fans whose plane was filled with smoke after an engine failure has vowed to launch legal proceedings against Russian airline...

A Temporary Thaw for Russia's LGBT Community

Russia’s LGBT community says strict laws have relaxed for the World Cup. Can it last?