Obama asked Putin to meet on sidelines of G20 summit — delegation source
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told TASS earlier in the day that the Russian and US presidents agreed to have a separate meeting on the sidelines of the event
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No red carpet treatment for Obama at G20, China says he never asked
Barack Obama’s visit to China, where he is attending the G20 summit, has had a bumpy start, with staircase trouble, a lack of red carpet and bickering over press access descending on him straight upon...
View ArticlePutin, Hollande to Discuss Ukraine, Syria, Bilateral Ties on Sidelines of G20
Russian President Vladimir Putin said Sunday he planned to discuss his country’s relations with France at the upcoming meeting with President Francois Hollande in Hangzhou, China.
View ArticleThe Pearl of Aleppo: Historic Old City
Sputnik presents a picture gallery of the pearl of Aleppo, its magnificent Old City.
View ArticleRussian President, Saudi Prince Discussed Oil Cooperation on G20 Sidelines
Cooperation between Moscow and Riyadh in the oil industry was discussed by Russian President Vladimir Putin and Saudi Prince Mohammad bin Salman at their meeting in Hangzhou, Putin’s spokesman said...
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A bug’s life: Hardy ants construct tragic but ‘unique’ colony in Soviet-era...
Scientists have unearthed an unusual ant colony that manages to survive despite living in the nightmarish conditions of a decrepit nuclear bunker and having no obvious sustainable source of nutrition....
View ArticlePutin Gifts Xi Jinping Russian Ice Cream During G20 Visit
Chinese President Xi Jinping was very glad when Russian President Vladimir Putin brought him a pack of Russian ice cream as gift, according to the head of the Ministry of Economic Development of...
View ArticleMoscow, Riyadh Views on Syria Slightly Vary, Sides Want to Continue Dialogue
There are certain differences in the approaches of Russia and Saudi Arabia on the Syrian crisis settlement, but the will to intensify dialogue could help overcome the differences on the issue, Kremlin...
View ArticlePutin Signaled Willingness to Revive Ties With UK at Meeting With May – Kremlin
Russian President Vladimir Putin signaled that Russia was ready to revive bilateral ties with the United Kingdom, during his meeting with UK Prime Minister Theresa May, the Kremlin spokesman said Sunday.
View ArticleWhat’s Behind Washington’s Dual Strategy in Syrian Crisis
The US policy in Syria has two sides, including fighting terrorism with the help of Kurds and resolving political crisis in the country. However, currently Washington is focused on supporting Kurdish...
View ArticleSyrian Army Retakes Control Over Military Academies in Southwest Aleppo
Syrian forces and militias loyal to Damascus took military academies in the southwestern district of the Aleppo city under their full control on Sunday.
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Putin & Theresa May meet for first time, hope to 'resume dialogue'
Russian President Vladimir Putin has met with the new UK Prime Minister Theresa May for the first time. The meeting came on the sidelines of the G20 summit in China. Read Full Article at RT.com
View ArticleEgyptian Air Force Kill Over 40 Militants in North Sinai - Reports
Egyptian military killed more than 40 militants in North Sinai.
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Right-wing AfD beats Merkel party in regional elections – exit polls
The right-wing, anti-immigrant Alternative for Germany party (AfD) has placed second in state elections, beating the results of Chancellor Angela Merkel’s Christian Democratic Union (CDU) party, exit...
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Airbnb sex tapes: Host claims to secretly record & swap videos of amorous...
A confession by a voyeuristic Airbnb host claiming they record and share videos of guests having sex has raised serious concerns among users of the accommodation website. Read Full Article at RT.com
View ArticleRosneft, ChemChina Sign Pact on Far Eastern Petrochemical Company
Russia’s oil company Rosneft and China’s chemical giant ChemChina inked a deal on Sunday that outlines steps to create the Far Eastern Petrochemical Company (FEPCO).
View ArticlePutin, Obama briefly met at G20 summit, format of new meeting to be agreed —...
A source in Russia’s delegation told reporters earlier in the day that Obama had asked Putin to meet on the sidelines of the G20 summit in China’s Hangzhou
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Posh politicians ‘repel’ working class voters, study finds
Wealthy Labour Party candidates “particularly repel” working class voters who don’t believe these would-be representatives are in touch with their values or interests, a study has found. Read Full...
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German V&A director quits after despair at Brexit vote
Victoria & Albert Museum director Martin Roth has reportedly decided to resign after five years at his post because Britain’s decision to leave the EU has made his position untenable. Read Full...
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Chinese Red Star scores 6 goals to win in first KHL home game
China‘s Kunlun Red Star, the newest addition to the KHL, delivered an entertaining 6-3 victory for the sold-out crowd in its first ever home game in Beijing, beating Admiral from Vladivostok. Read...
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