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Suspect in Russian General’s Killing Detained Outside of Moscow
The Russian prosecutor’s office said the suspect, a 29-year-old citizen of Uzbekistan, confessed to planting the bomb on the orders of Ukrainian agents.The New York Times - 1h -
Suspect in killing of Russian general detained in Moscow, authorities say
Investigators say they arrested Uzbek citizen suspected of involvement in explosion that killed Lt Gen Igor Kirillov. Russia-Ukraine war – latest news updates Russia has detained an Uzbek ...The Guardian - 1h -
Russia detains Uzbek man over general's killing in Moscow
A 29-year-old Uzbekistan citizen admits he was recruited by Ukraine's special services, Russia claims.BBC News - 2h -
Russia detains suspect in assassination of general sanctioned for chemical weapons use
A man has been arrested in connection with the assassination of the head of Russia‘s chemical, radiological and biological weapons unit, Lt. Gen. Igor Kirillov.NBC News - 10h -
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Russia says suspect detained in the killing of a senior general in Moscow
Russia's security service says that it has detained a suspect in the killing of a senior general in MoscowABC News - 5h -
Russia says suspect detained in killing of top general in Moscow blast
Russian officials say a man has been detained over the killing of Lt. General Igor Kirillov, who led Russia's chemical and biological weapons unit.CBS News - 7h -
Moscow arrests suspect in Kirillov assassination
FSB says Uzbek suspect was offered $100,000 and safe passage to an EU countryFinancial Times - 7h -
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General's assassination pierces Moscow's air of normality
The killing of Igor Kirillov is a wake-up call for the Russian capital, writes Steve Rosenberg.BBC News - 18h -
Ukraine Said It Assassinated a Russian General in Moscow
Also, Elon Musk and SpaceX face national security reviews. Here’s the latest at the end of Tuesday.The New York Times - 18h -
The chemical weapon accusations against the general killed in Moscow
The US and UK say Igor Kirillov was head of a unit partly responsible for chemicals on the battlefield in Ukraine. Gasping, choking. On Ukraine’s frontline, the country’s soldiers report what ...The Guardian - 1d -
A Perilous Time for Europe, and a Brazen Assassination in Moscow
Plus, a school shooting in Wisconsin.The New York Times - 1d -
Top Russian general killed in bomb blast in Moscow
Ukraine official says Kyiv was behind assassination of Igor Kirillov, head of nuclear, chemical and biological defence forcesFinancial Times - 1d -
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UK unlawfully detained migrants on Diego Garcia, judge finds
Sri Lankan Tamil migrants were held in a camp on the Indian Ocean island, which is the site of a secretive UK-US military base.BBC News - 1d -
Assad denies planning to flee Syria before evacuation by Moscow
Former Syrian leader claimed he wanted to stay and fight but left after Russian airbase came under attack. The former Syrian president Bashar al-Assad has said he had no plans to flee Syria before ...The Guardian - 2d -
Judge finds UK unlawfully detained Tamils stranded on Diego Garcia
Government could face a huge bill for damages after keeping more than 60 asylum seekers in ‘hellish’ conditions. Dozens of asylum seekers stranded on one of the most remote islands in the world in ...The Guardian - 2d -
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Assad dispatched $250mn of Syria’s cash to Moscow
Central bank sent planeloads of dollars in 2018 and 2019 when dictator was indebted to the KremlinFinancial Times - 3d -
Brush With Russia in Baltic Points to New Flashpoint in NATO-Moscow Shadow War
Sabotage, warning shots, disruption of air traffic and dangerous military maneuvering are all part of the intensifying clandestine campaign in Europe, officials say.The Wall Street Journal - 3d -
American is freed after being detained for seven months in Syria
American is freed after being detained for seven months in SyriaABC News - 6d -
Syrian families' 'unbearable' wait to know fate of detained relatives
Thousands of prisoners under Assad have been released - families are searching for relatives among them.BBC News - Dec. 10 -
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How Syrian rebels took control after Assad fled to Moscow
Opposition forces have entered Syria's Damascus and President Bashar al-Assad has reportedly fled to Russia. CBS News' Imtiaz Tyab breaks down how the militant group Hayat Tahrir al-Shams (HTS) ...CBS News - Dec. 9 -
Mexico flight crew detains passenger who tried to divert plane to US
Plane was diverted to Guadalajara, where the person – identified only as Mario – was handed over to authorities. A passenger on a domestic flight in Mexico on Sunday tried to divert an aircraft ...The Guardian - Dec. 9 -
Moscow reaches out to new Syrian leadership in move to secure bases
Having labelled Syrian rebels ‘terrorists’, Moscow is now making diplomatic efforts to protect its military assets in the country. Moscow is seeking to secure the future of its key military bases ...The Guardian - Dec. 9 -
Assad granted asylum in Russia, arrives in Moscow
Syrian President Bashar Assad and his family have been granted asylum in Russia and arrived in Moscow on Sunday after the Syrian government fell. The rebels’ victory early Sunday concluded a 10-day ...The Hill - Dec. 8 -
Syria live updates: Assad is now in Moscow, Russian state media says
Rebel forces in Syria captured the capital Damascus and toppled the regime of President Bashar al-Assad in a lightning-quick advance across the country.ABC News - Dec. 8 -
Assad flees Syria for Moscow as rebels seize Damascus
Deposed leader arrives in Russian capital, according to state newswire, after regime toppledFinancial Times - Dec. 8 -
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South Korea's ex-defense minister detained over martial law declaration
The development came after South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol avoided an opposition-led bid to impeach him in parliamentCBS News - Dec. 7 -
South Korea’s Ex-Defense Chief Is Detained Over Martial Law Episode
Prosecutors are investigating whether President Yoon Suk Yeol and his followers committed insurrection when they briefly put South Korea under martial law.The New York Times - Dec. 8 -
Hundreds detained in Northern Ireland in crackdown on people smugglers
Gangs charging €8,000 for illegal travel packages that avoid crossing Channel on small boats. Hundreds of people have been detained in Northern Ireland trying to get into Great Britain by crossing ...The Guardian - Dec. 5 -
Georgia Tumbles Deeper Into Crisis as Government Detains Opposition Figures
In a sign of a widening crackdown, security agents have searched the offices and homes of prominent activists and opposition leaders who are furious about the government’s position on Europe.The New York Times - Dec. 4 -
AstraZeneca appoints new China head after long-standing executive detained
Company veteran Iskra Reic moves to Shanghai after Leon Wang placed under investigation by authoritiesFinancial Times - Dec. 4 -
Moscow claims ‘external forces’ seeking to escalate violence in Syria
Statement comes as Ukrainian intelligence says Russia will send mercenaries to support flagging troops allied to Damascus. Moscow has condemned “external forces” seeking to escalate violence in ...The Guardian - Dec. 4 -
A dozen Moscow clubgoers found guilty after anti-LGBTQ 'propaganda' raids
Moscow clubgoers were found guilty of “petty hooliganism” and detained following anti-LGBTQ "propaganda" raids by Russian security forces.NBC News - Dec. 3 -
Moscow approves sale of Carlsberg’s Russian assets for $322mn
Danish brewer had previously accused the Kremlin of ‘stealing’ the businessFinancial Times - Dec. 3
