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Teen suspected of school stab rampage arrested – investigators

A teenager suspected of stab rampage at his school in Sterlitamak, the second largest city in Russia’s Republic of Bashkortostan, has been arrested in a hospital.

18:15 18.04.2018

Alleged assailant of Russian journalist partially admits guilt

Alleged assailant, who wounded prominent Russian journalist Tatyana Felgenhauer with a knife, Boris Grits, has partially pleaded guilty during the first court hearing on the matter.

17:11 18.04.2018

Moscow MPs propose penalties for complicity in illegal migration

Moscow lawmakers have proposed to set punishment for accessory in illegal obtaining by foreign citizens and stateless persons of documents required for entrance and stay in Russia.

16:53 18.04.2018

Pussy Riot member gets 100 hours of community service for Telegram action

Maria Alyokhina, a member of the infamous feminist punk group Pussy Riot, on Wednesday received 100 hours of compulsory community service for unauthorized action against blocking of Telegram messenger.

15:22 18.04.2018

Russian communications watchdog blocks 200 pirated websites with online casino ads

Russian communications agency Roskomnadzor has restricted access to 200 unauthorized websites containing illegal advertisement of online casino and bookmaker's offices.

13:59 18.04.2018

U.S. national appeals 3-year-long sentence in Russia for fraud

U.S. national George Hager convicted of $7 million fraud in Russia has appealed a 3-year prison sentence given to him by Moscow’s Presnensky District Court on April 10.

12:39 18.04.2018

Ex-top manager of Russian Credit bank put in detention on embezzlement charges

Moscow’s Basmanny District Court has ordered detention of the former deputy board chairman of Russian Credit bank Dmitry Glazachev until May 30.

11:49 18.04.2018

Two criminal cases opened after another attack in Russian school

Investigators of Russia’s Bashkortostan Republic have launched two criminal cases after an incident in Sterlitamak town where a teenager allegedly attacked a teacher and tried to set a school on fire.

10:58 18.04.2018

Investigators launch new case against Russian penitentiary ex-official

The Investigative Committee has launched a new criminal case over abuse of office against ex-Deputy chief of the Federal Penitentiary Service (FSIN) Oleg Korshunov charged with embezzlement of 160 million rubles (about $2.8 million).

09:50 18.04.2018

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