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# From Russia With Love

Last year
2022
Two diplomats at Ireland's embassy in Moscow are to be expelled by Russia
The Department of Foreign Affairs has said that there is “no justification for the taking of this measure”.
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Belgium send out signal to rest of Europe with stunning opening win
Belgium played Russia off the park this evening – winning 3-0.
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Jun 12th 2021, 10:11 PM
Vladimir Putin could become the middle-man in Trump-Kim denuclearisation talks
Donald Trump was among the topics discussed by the two leaders during their first one-on-one summit.
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Apr 26th 2019, 7:55 AM
From Russia with Love: CKSA Moscow stun Real Madrid as Champions League holders suffer away defeat
Nikola Vlasic struck after 65 seconds at the Luzhniki Stadium to give CSKA Moscow a famous win.
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Oct 2nd 2018, 10:27 PM
John Terry reportedly set for shock move to Spartak Moscow after undergoing medical
The 37-year-old is said to have undergone a medical with Spartak officials in Rome.
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Sep 8th 2018, 6:39 PM
'Putin one of the greatest' - UFC star McGregor praises Russia president after World Cup final
The Dubliner was invited to the Moscow showpiece by Vladimir Putin as France defeated Croatia 4-2 on Sunday.
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Jul 16th 2018, 7:33 AM
Denmark players charter plane for team-mate to fly home from World Cup after daughter's birth
It was an eventful few days for defender Jonas Knudsen.
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Jun 20th 2018, 4:16 PM
Can Russia really ban Ireland's Eurovision entry because it features a same-sex couple?
The promotional video for the song may violate Russia’s strict anti-LGBT “propaganda” law.
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Mar 16th 2018, 3:26 PM
Ex-Munster hooker appointed Russia coach with World Cup qualification on the line
Mark McDermott will hope to guide Russia to the 2019 World Cup.
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Feb 19th 2018, 7:38 PM
Russian Foreign Minister dismisses US election meddling probe as 'blabber'
“So as long as we don’t see facts, everything else is blabber.”
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Feb 17th 2018, 1:10 PM
Three-time grand slam winner Wawrinka sent packing in Wimbledon's first major upset
Stan Wawrinka had no answer to the power, free hitting and touch of Daniil Medvedev as the young Russian sprang Wimbledon’s first surprise.
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Jul 3rd 2017, 9:20 PM
Kremlin-critic Alexei Navalny jailed for 30 days after anti-corruption protests
Russian authorities detained the 41-year-old opposition leader and nearly 1,000 of his supporters.
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Jun 12th 2017, 10:40 PM
Man United leave Russia with precious away goal but tie remains in the balance
Henrikh Mkhitaryan became the first United player to score in three consecutive European games for almost seven years with his strike against Rostov tonight.
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Mar 9th 2017, 8:13 PM
'It's only a matter of time before Putin makes a fool of Trump'
The former chair of Republicans Abroad Ireland tells us why he thinks Russia probably has compromising material on the new US President, but it might not matter.
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Jan 21st 2017, 7:40 AM
US intelligence says Putin ordered hacking campaign to help Trump win
A new report says the Russian president acted on grudges against the US after being embarrassed by the Panama Papers and the Olympic doping scandal.
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Jan 6th 2017, 10:06 PM
Michael Conlan knows all about the man he must beat for a second Olympic medal
Russia’s Vladimir Niktin is no stranger.
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Aug 16th 2016, 7:30 AM
Russia is sending this puppy over to Paris to replace the dog killed in a siege
Diesel was killed in a raid on jihadists linked to the Paris attacks that killed 130 people last Friday.
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Nov 21st 2015, 1:31 PM
The story of the most important Cold War spy most people have never heard of
Meet Adolf Tolkachev – and find out how he was betrayed by the CIA.
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Aug 8th 2015, 7:00 PM
Chechen president's nephew signed by UFC and will make debut in Dublin
Abdul Kerim Edilov is a hot prospect.
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Aug 1st 2015, 6:32 PM
Ireland to face Wales as O'Neill's side handed favourable 2018 World Cup qualifying draw
It could have been a whole lot worse.
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Jul 25th 2015, 6:08 PM
Here's everything you need to know about today's 2018 World Cup qualifying draw
Ireland are one of 141 countries awaiting their fate.
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Jul 25th 2015, 2:05 PM
Connacht heading to Russia in the Challenge Cup after pool stage draw
Pat Lam’s will travel over 2,000 miles to face the Russian Champions.
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Jun 17th 2015, 1:43 PM
Which countries do Irish people adopt children from the most?
The most popular locations for inter-country adoptions have changed due to new rules.
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Jan 4th 2015, 8:45 AM
Kids in Russia get absolutely no sex education in school
And that’s not about to change anytime soon…
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Dec 6th 2014, 8:30 AM
Snapshot: Spartak Moscow fans bid McGeady a fond farewell
Sure all the Russians are lovely people.
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Dec 2nd 2013, 7:05 AM
Aiden McGeady hit with 6-match ban by Russian FA
The Ireland winger was sent off while playing for Spartak Moscow last week.
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May 8th 2013, 5:43 PM
Tourism Ireland aims to get more Russians to visit here
Trade mission lands in Moscow and St Petersburg to raise awareness of island’s attractions to the 24 million Russians who travel abroad annually.
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Feb 4th 2013, 2:45 PM
Ryanair looks to Russia as next destination
Reports from Moscow suggest that the Irish government has asked for permission for Ryanair to fly between the two countries.
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Oct 23rd 2012, 1:26 PM