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Senate Intelligence Committee Subpoenas Michael Cohen

Michael Cohen, President Trump’s former personal lawyer, was subpoenaed Thursday by the Senate Intelligence Committee, CNN reports. The subpoena comes on the heels of postponing a similar hearing before the House Oversight Committee, which was delayed on the basis of Cohen’s concern for the safety of his family. Typically, Intelligence Committee testimony takes place behind […]

By Josh West | 4y ago

Were Trump’s Business Dealings With Russia, Putin Illegal? $50 Million Penthouse Gift Offer May Be Worrisome

President Donald Trump on Friday morning tweeted out his defense of trying to do business with Russia, saying in two social media postings that those exposing his doing so was part of a grander “witch hunt.” Trump said he continued “to run [his] business” while he ran for president in 2016, adding that it was […]

By Chris Walker | 4y ago

Russian Light Festival Breaks 2 Guinness World Records

Moscow’s International Circle of Light festival closed Tuesday with a spectacular water and pyrotechnics display, after breaking two separate world records. The festival secured recognition for the world’s largest image projected by water and largest number of simultaneous flame projections, according to Russian state media outlet TASS. “I have the honor to congratulate you to […]

By Ryan Mallett Outtrim | 5y ago

Thousands Take To The Streets In Moscow To Protest Vladimir Putin

The streets of Moscow flowed with demonstrators on Sunday. Thousands spent the day protesting Vladimir Putin’s proposition that the retirement age in Russia be raised from 60 to 65 for men and from 55 to 63 for women. The rally was organized by the Libertarian Party, according to Reuters. Those in attendance chanted a number […]

By Krista Clark | 5y ago

Russian National Accused Of Running High-Class Prostitution Ring Out Of Miami’s Trump Towers

Two Russians, a woman and her husband, have been arrested and charged with third-degree counts of promoting prostitution. The scheme was allegedly being remotely done from the pair’s condo at Trump Towers III in Miami. The crime is not connected to Donald Trump, and no prostitute actually set foot in the Trump Towers during the […]

By Mizuki Hisaka | 5y ago

Woman Who Planned Breast Enhancement Surgery To Surprise Her Husband Dies After Falling Into Coma

A mother of two planned a breast enhancement surgery as a surprise for her husband, but things went terribly wrong, and she died after falling into a coma. According to a Metro report, 30-year-old Galina Rakushina fell into a 13-month coma after undergoing the procedure at an unnamed Moscow medical clinic. Authorities with the Russian […]

By Rachel Dillin | 5y ago

Russia Threatens ‘Targeted And Painful’ Retaliation For U.S. Sanctions

The speaker of the Russian upper house of parliament, Valentina Matvienko, said today that Russia’s response to U.S. sanctions will be “targeted and painful,” Reuters reported, quoting Moscow news agencies. Earlier this month, the Trump administration issued an expanded list of sanctions. Russia Today published a list of sanctioned businessmen and corporations. Two days ago, […]

By Damir Mujezinovic | 5y ago

Michael Flynn’s Lawyer Meets With Mueller’s Team, Indication That A Plea Deal Is In The Works

The lawyer representing President Donald Trump’s former national security adviser, Michael Flynn, has met with special counsel Robert Mueller’s team, according to a report by ABC News. The meeting, observers say, indicates that Flynn’s lawyer and Mueller’s team could be working on a possible plea deal. According to the report by ABC News, Flynn’s lawyer […]

By JohnThomas Didymus | 5y ago

Senate Launches Probe: Obama, Clinton Allegedly Covered Up FBI Evidence Of Russian Bribery Before Uranium Deal

Official documents published by The Hill on Tuesday, October 17, reveal that before the Obama administration signed a controversial deal in October 2010 to sell the Canadian mining company, Uranium One, to the Russian nuclear company, Rosatom, FBI investigators had uncovered evidence that Russian officials engaged in extortion, bribery, kickbacks, and money laundering, to secure […]

By JohnThomas Didymus | 6y ago

President Trump Reluctantly Signs New Russia Sanctions Into Law After Bill Sailed Through Congress

President Donald Trump has signed a bill that will bolster the sanctions imposed on Russia after the legislation soared its way through Congress with overwhelming bipartisan support. Part of Trump’s agenda, as raised numerous times during his presidential campaign last year, was to repair the strained relationship between Russia and the United States. The expanded […]

By Pieter Howes | 6y ago

Taliban Obtains New Weaponry Funded By Russian Government, Says Report

Earlier today, videos have been retrieved that show Taliban activists have been provided with new weaponry by the Russian government. The supply of weapons to the Islamic group in Afghanistan has invigorated allegations by the American and Afghan officials on Moscow for funding a country that is already on the brink of internal destruction. There […]

By Jai Sabharwal | 6y ago

Stephen Colbert Trolls Trump On Russian TV, Announces 2020 Presidential Run, ‘Solicits’ Russia’s Assistance

On Friday, while in St. Petersburg, as part of his highly publicized trip to Russia to film upcoming segments of The Late Show, Stephen Colbert trolled President Donald Trump by making a big announce on the late-night Russian talk show Evening Urgant. Amid vodka shots, Colbert announced his 2020 presidential run and asked Russians to […]

By JohnThomas Didymus | 6y ago

Trump Would Consider Lifting Obama’s Russia Sanctions If Moscow Cooperates With Washington To Fight Terrorism

President-elect Donald Trump has said he would consider lifting sanctions imposed against Russia by the Obama administration if Moscow cooperates with the U.S. to achieve its goals, especially in the fight against international terrorism. He also said he would not commit his administration to the “One China” policy until Beijing ends its currency and trade […]

By JohnThomas Didymus | 6y ago

Russia Not Closing Anglo-American School Of Moscow, Maria Zakharova Calls CNN Report A ‘Lie’

While it has been widely reported in the media that Russia is planning to close their Anglo-American School of Moscow in retaliation for President Barack Obama’s expulsion of 35 Russian diplomats, Russian foreign ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova has said that CNN reports are false. CNN had reported on Thursday that authorities in Russia had ordered […]

By Kristine Moore | 6y ago

Massive Bright Light UFO Filmed Descending Over Moscow, Russia Goes Viral [Video]

Cell phone footage showing a mysterious bright light UFO hovering over a residential area of Moscow, the capital city of Russia, has gone viral online after alien chasers suggested it was an extraterrestrial craft coming in to land at a nearby UFO base. The footage, taken by a shocked resident of Moscow, shows a bright […]

By JohnThomas Didymus | 7y ago

Texting Pedestrian Run Over By Train In Moscow [Video]

A woman who reportedly was busy texting on her smartphone was tragically run over and killed by a trolley car in Moscow, Russia. Authorities all over the world have warned of the dangers of distracted driving, but distracted walking has also emerged as a serious issue. According to HealthLine, the popularity of Pokemon Go has […]

By Robert Jonathan | 7y ago

Moscow Batman Fighting Crime? Supposed Real-Life Caped Superhero Calls Himself ‘Reaper’ [Video]

Moscow residents reportedly have a real-life Batman fighting crime in their area. An unidentified man who calls himself “Reaper” and dresses in a Dark Knight Batman costume is reportedly taking crime-fighting into his own hands. Rumor has it that he’s cleaning up drug houses, beating up drug dealers, and has reportedly made sure that dozens […]

By Patricia Ramirez | 7y ago

Russia Goes Anti-Muslim After ‘Bloody Nanny’ Beheads Child Because Allah Told Her To

Gulchekhra Bobokulova cut off the head of a 4-year-old girl she was babysitting, set her family’s apartment on fire, and wandered the streets of Moscow waving the severed head around because she said Allah told her to. Now, the people of Russia have become increasingly hostile to Islam and are beginning to call for a […]

By Coburn Palmer | 7y ago

Moscow Nanny Reveals Even More Terrible Nature Of Terrorism

The world reeled yesterday at the news that a Moscow nanny was walking through the streets with the severed head of a child, yelling that she was a terrorist, but her alleged act of terrorism reveals something that many often forget. While terrorism is an awful thing for anyone to endure, terrorism against a child […]

By Christina St Jean | 7y ago

Russian Nanny Wearing Burka Beheads A Toddler And Carries Head Onto Busy Street [Video]

A nanny wearing a burka beheaded the little girl she was caring for before walking onto a street and shouting “Allahu Akbar,” Moscow police say. Gyulchehra Bobokulova is the Russian babysitter accused of decapitating the little girl who has been identified only as Nastya M. Gyulchehra Bobokulova allegedly walked to a train station in Oktyabrskoye […]

By Tara Dodrill | 7y ago

Woman In Black Clutching Child’s Severed Head And Shouting ‘I’m A Terrorist’ Arrested In Moscow

A woman dressed in black, brandishing a 4-year-old child’s severed head and shouting “I’m a terrorist” has been arrested and charged with murder. Reports in Russia claims that the 39-year-old woman murdered a girl she was meant to be babysitting. The girl has since been identified only as Nastya M. The woman then went to […]

By Tim Butters | 7y ago

Tragic Nine-Story Fall Leads To ‘Rooftopping’ Death Of Russian Teen Andrey Retrovsky

Andrey Retrovsky was part of a new Russian generation of trending thrill seekers called “rooftoppers,” putting himself in death-defying situations atop buildings and photographing the frightening, precarious moments on camera to post on Instagram. According to a description of rooftopping on one YouTube video (below), the sketchy, high pucker-factor pastime Andrey Retrovsky embraced has attracted […]

By Sean Mahoney | 8y ago

Aerosmith Frontman Steven Tyler Breaks Into An Impromptu Duet With A Street Performer In Russia, Swoons The Crowd

Veteran musician Steven Tyler broke out in a spontaneous duet with a street performer in Russia. The singer sang for a few minutes and delighted pedestrians, many of whom instantly recognized him and cheered on. Aerosmith frontman Steven Tyler surprised fans in Moscow, Russia, on Friday when he decided to join a street musician. The […]

By Alap Naik Desai | 8y ago

Manchester United Rumors: Aleksandr Kokorin May Be Headed To Old Trafford

According to Russian News Agency TASS, Manchester United has an interest in signing a young forward. Chelsea completed a deal on Thursday for Pedro from FC Barcelona, and Manchester United did not want to get left behind in the standings, which they will if they are unable to pick up a striker. Manchester United is […]

By Jacob Street | 8y ago

Russia Warns U.S. That War Games In Ukraine Might Have ‘Explosive Consequences’

Russia is warning the United States that the military exercises in Ukraine could spark “explosive consequences.” The war games began in the western region of the nation this week. Vladimir Putin‘s officials also stated that the exercises could derail the peace process ongoing in the separatists’ eastern region of the country. U.S. Military and Ukrainian […]

By Tara Dodrill | 8y ago

Russia Debuts Tanks, Putin Claims To Have ‘Most Powerful Tank In The World’

Russia debuted its tanks and showcased the nation’s enhanced military might to the world. Vladimir Putin‘s country is expected to publicly unveil “several high-tech combat vehicles” during the country’s World War II Victory Day celebrations scheduled on May 9. The Russian tanks and other weapons will reportedly be the highlight of the annual celebration to […]

By Tara Dodrill | 8y ago

Putin In Absentia, Kremlin Battling Rumor Mill Over President’s Health

He was last seen March 5. Russian President Vladimir Putin met with Italian Prime Minister, Matteo Renzi, at the Kremlin and since then has disappeared from the public eye. The question on everyone’s lips is, where has Putin gone? The mystery over Putin’s whereabouts has been further intensified given the Kremlin’s decision to post photos […]

By Nicole Nolan | 8y ago

Elena Lobacheva: Russia’s ‘Bride Of Chucky’ Serial Killer Caught, Says Killing Gave Sexual Pleasure

After a gruesome, murderous crime spree that included the deaths of at least 12 people, Elena Lobacheva, known as “the Bride of Chucky” in Russia, has been caught, along with her partner, Paul Voitov. Lobacheva is known as the Bride of Chucky because she allegedly told police that she had been inspired by the 1998 […]

By Samantha Kilgore | 8y ago

Boris Nemtsov Assassinated: Who Was He And Is His Blood On Putin’s Hands?

Russian opposition leader Boris Nemtsov was assassinated last night in Moscow, but who was Nemtsov and was Vladimir Putin either directly or indirectly responsible for his murder? The 55-year-old politician was gunned down as he walked across a bridge over the Moskva River in sight of the Kremlin. According to BBC News, Nemtsov was a […]

By Alan Ewart | 8y ago

John Lee Kills Three, Wounds One In Moscow, Idaho: Captured in Washington State

John Lee allegedly shot three people in Moscow, Idaho and wounded one. He was captured after a high speed chase in Washington state after the shootings Saturday. Lee, 29, is being held in Whitman County, Washington on felony eluding charges but will be moved to Latah County, Idaho to face murder charges. Police believe he […]

By Phyllis Asinyanbi | 8y ago

Alexei Navalny, Enemy Of Vladimir Putin, Thrown In Jail On Way To Protest Rally In Moscow

Alexei Navalny, a leading political enemy of Russian President Vladimir Putin, was thrown in jail on his way to a protest rally Monday just hours after narrowly evading a jail term on what he called trumped up fraud conviction. Navalny’s brother, Oleg, was imprisoned and sentenced to a Russian labor camp on the same charge […]

By Jonathan Vankin | 8y ago

Angry Russians Use American Flags To Wipe Their Feet In Protest Of Economic Sanctions [Video]

In the Unites States, American flag doormats are a representation of freedom and pride in the country. In Russia, the popularity of American flag doormats has an opposite meaning. The city of Moscow has joined the legions of the Middle East and North Korea by placing American flag doormats in public places so visitors can […]

By Essel Pratt | 8y ago

‘Lord Of The Rings’ Fans, Russia Planned To Build ‘Eye Of Sauron’ In Moscow

In both literature and filmography, J.R.R. Tolkien’s Lord of the Rings Trilogy is considered a monumental gem in entertainment. With its origins in literature back in 1954, the LOTR trilogy was not only a beloved tale, it would make such an impact that a legacy would be established. That legacy would further be cemented through […]

By Jan Omega | 8y ago

Sexy Russian Spy Ordered To Seduce Edward Snowden

Former intelligence agent Anna Chapman was ordered by Russian spy chiefs at the Kremlin to seduce defector Edward Snowden, as reported by the Daily Mail. The plan, according to ex-KGB agent Boris Karpichkov, was for Chapman, 32, to light a spark with Snowden, 32, in an effort to detain the United States “whistleblower” in order […]

By Renee | 8y ago

Vladimir Putin Accuses United States Of ‘Settling Its Own Problems’ At Russia’s ‘Expense’

Russian President Vladimir Putin said at the conclusion of a four-hour meeting on Tuesday with his core support group, the People’s Front, that the United States would not succeed in what he called its quest to “subdue” Russia, to loud applause from participants at the event. The Telegraph reported that Putin’s comments came after a […]

By Addam Corré | 9y ago

Two Orca Whales Held In Rusted, Cramped Concrete Tanks In Moscow

A pair of orca whales are reportedly being held in concrete tanks in Moscow, under conditions that some animal rights activists assert could injure the animals, causing them to go deaf and driving them to insanity. The two orcas were caught off the east coast of Russia in 2012, according to Raw Story. At first, […]

By Dustin Wicksell | 9y ago

Researchers Claim Proof Of Russian Bigfoot

Researchers in Moscow are asserting that they have new evidence that Almas, a Bigfoot-like creature said to inhabit parts of Russia, are not only real, but wandering in the woods near the capital city. Biophysical technologist Andrei Stroganov, of Moscow’s Agricultural Academy, discovered a piece of bark which appears to have been marked by a […]

By Dustin Wicksell | 9y ago

Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17: Dutch Embassy In Moscow Becomes Site Of Memorial As Russians Ask For Forgiveness

While Russian President Vladimir Putin has yet to take any responsibility for the downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17, Russian citizens have stepped up in their own way and met the tragedy with an outpouring of love and sorrow in the form of memorial tributes for the MH17 victims and their families. One such memorial […]

By Sean Mahoney | 9y ago

Moscow Subway Crash: Hundreds Injured – Twenty Dead

A subway crash in Moscow, Russia, during the morning rush hour killed over twenty people and sent over 150 passengers to the hospital, according to Fox News. Officials said that over 50 of those injured were in “grave condition.” Over 1,100 people were rescued from the subway train, which was stuck between two subway stations, […]

By Scott Falkner | 9y ago

OOPS! Pussy Riot Show Their Claws with Feral Behavior

Pussy Riot, the Russian female punk rock band, after getting arrested and stirring things up in their own homeland, have decided to get the US involved in their catastrophic hooliganism. Members of Pussy Riot were actually arrested in March 2012 for exactly that: “Hooliganism.” They were sentenced to prison for two years according to Reflector.com. […]

By Renee | 9y ago

Tyson Gay: Cooperation, ‘Doing The Right Thing’, Earn Him Reduced Suspension For Steroid Violation

Tyson Gay, the Olympic sprinter and four-time U.S. 100-meter champion that tested positive for anabolic steroids last June, has been handed down a reduced one-year suspension for his indiscretion, by the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency. After hearing that he’d tested positive, Gay voluntarily opted out of the 2013 world championships and hasn’t put on his spikes […]

By Sean Mahoney | 9y ago

May Day: Countries Celebrate With Demonstrations And Protests Around The World

May Day is starting off in a very demonstrative or protesting fashion! On May 1st, people around the world are celebrating the “International Workers Day,” especially in Moscow and Istanbul. In Moscow, 100,000 people from political parties and NGOs marched through Red Square to celebrate May Day. This is the first time the annual parade […]

By Jan Omega | 9y ago

Jared Leto Leads Charitable Charge Worldwide

Jared Leto is flying high recently. His Academy Award win for Best Supporting Actor for his work in Dallas Buyer’s Club and his recent success of his latest album with 30 Seconds To Mars give him great reasons to love life. Leto recently took his band to Kiev to play in support of the Ukraine […]

By Jim Bennett | 9y ago

President Obama Holds Press Conference On Russian Military Movments In Ukraine

President Barack Obama held a very brief press conference about Russian military movements in the Ukraine. The president read a short statement without an expression of emotion and left the podium without answering any questions posed by shouting reporters. Obama said that the “Ukriane has the right to determine their own future,” during the Ukraine […]

By Tara Dodrill | 9y ago

Russian Flag Raised Over Ukraine Government Headquarters In Crimea

Ukraine is warning Russia about military action inside the protest torn country. Armed men just seized the regional government headquarters and parliament in Crimea and raised the Russian flag. Kiev’s new rulers are reportedly alarmed about the turn of event and is advising Moscow not to “abuse its navy base rights” by moving troops around […]

By Tara Dodrill | 9y ago

Russian Artist Nails His Testicles To The Ground To Protest Kremlin Crackdown [Watch]

Russian performance artist Pyotr Pavlensky, stripped naked, sat on the cold cobblestones in Red Square, and nailed his testicles to them. (Ouch!) He wanted to protest against the Kremlin’s crackdown on political rights, and came up with the idea of using his testicles as a political weapon – so to speak. The video above – […]

By Addam Corré | 10y ago

Obama Cancels Next Month’s Meeting With Putin

President Barack Obama has cancelled a planned meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow next month. In a rare diplomatic snub, the American President is sending a message that his administration is not happy with Russia over the Snowden situation and other continuous issues. On August 1, Russia granted a year long asylum request […]

By Patricia Didelot | 10y ago

Russian Cop Takes A Ride On The Hood [Video]

Dat music.

By Niel | 10y ago

Edward Snowden Won’t Face Death Penalty If Returned To US

The death penalty is off the table for NSA whistleblower Edward Snowden, should be be returned to the US. Attorney General Eric Holder told his Russian counterpart that Snowden wouldn’t face the possibility of being executed for treason if the country sends him home. He also said that Snowden would not face torture, and would […]

By Dusten Carlson | 10y ago

Edward Snowden Leaving Russia? He’s In No Hurry

Edward Snowden has no plans to leave Russian in the immediate future. While reports have circulated about his asylum approvals and denials, the NSA leaker is believed to be happy in Russia. Snowden has been holed up in a Moscow airport for weeks, left in a sort of limbo as a man without a country. […]

By James Johnson | 10y ago

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