Russia: Detention of band members who protested Putin extended; activists brawl outside hearing - @moscowtimes

Russian Duma passes bill restricting adoptions to countries where same-sex marriages are legal - @AFP

Iran is willing to halt is 20% enrichment of uranium, Russia's foreign minister says - @AP

Western claims that Syria used chemical weapons 'unproven,' new investigation required, Russia says - @AP

G-8 declaration on Syria will not mention whether Assad must step down from power, Russia says - @AP

Update: Russia's deputy foreign minister says Moscow will sign G8 Syria statement but both sides must be free to choose own delegation - @bbcnickrobinson

International peace conference aimed at ending the conflict in Syria is unlikely to take place before August after G8 leaders clash with Russia at summit - @Reuters

Obama says US, Russia have different perspective on Syria, but share interest in stopping violence - @AP

Obama says discussion with Putin on North Korea, Iran were productive - @Reuters

Obama says US wants to work with Russia on counterterrorism issues, especially ahead of the Olympics - @Reuters

Putin tells Obama their positions don't coincide on Syria; both agree to push for negotiations - @AP

Russia: Detention of band members who protested Putin extended; activists brawl outside hearing - @moscowtimes

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Russia: Detention of band members who protested Putin extended; activists brawl outside hearing - @moscowtimes

Russian Duma passes bill restricting adoptions to countries where same-sex marriages are legal - @AFP

Iran is willing to halt is 20% enrichment of uranium, Russia's foreign minister says - @AP

Western claims that Syria used chemical weapons 'unproven,' new investigation required, Russia says - @AP

G-8 declaration on Syria will not mention whether Assad must step down from power, Russia says - @AP

Update: Russia's deputy foreign minister says Moscow will sign G8 Syria statement but both sides must be free to choose own delegation - @bbcnickrobinson

International peace conference aimed at ending the conflict in Syria is unlikely to take place before August after G8 leaders clash with Russia at summit - @Reuters

Obama says US, Russia have different perspective on Syria, but share interest in stopping violence - @AP

Obama says discussion with Putin on North Korea, Iran were productive - @Reuters

Obama says US wants to work with Russia on counterterrorism issues, especially ahead of the Olympics - @Reuters

Putin tells Obama their positions don't coincide on Syria; both agree to push for negotiations - @AP