North Caucasus
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1 dead, 10 injured in shooting at UNESCO heritage site in Russia’s North CaucasusPolice in the Russian region of Dagestan say one person has been killed and 10 more injured in shooting at an ancient fortress.WorldDec 30, 2015
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Russian forces kill 11 militants allied with IS in North Caucasus raidRussian law enforcement officers on Sunday raided a hideout in the North Caucasus of armed militants allied with the Islamic State group, killing all 11 of them in an exchange of fire, the counter-terrorism agency said.WorldNov 22, 2015
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Islamic State on recruitment spree in Russia’s North CaucasusThe Russian province of Dagestan, a flashpoint for Islamic violence in the North Caucasus, is feeding hundreds of fighters to the Islamic State in Syria — and now some are returning.Oct 28, 2015
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2 suspects detained in killing of Boris NemtsovThe Russian opposition leader was shot to death late Feb. 28 as he walked along a bridge near the Kremlin with a companion.WorldMar 7, 2015
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Chechen group claims militant leader Doku Umarov is deadAn Islamic militant group in Russia's North Caucasus is reporting the death of its leader, who had threatened to attack Sochi Olympics and was one of Russia's most wanted men.WorldMar 18, 2014
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What you should know about travelling to SochiRecent terrorist attacks in Russia and the country's anti-gay propaganda law should be points of concern for Canadians travelling to see or take part in the Olympic and Paralympic Games.PoliticsJan 22, 2014
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Ban on strange cars part of strict security measures for Sochi OlympicsTens of thousands of police, security agents, rescue workers and army troops are being deployed for the games, which run Feb. 7-23.SportsJan 7, 2014
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Russian city holds funeral for police officer who tried to stop bombingThe city of Volgograd, Russia has laid to rest a police officer who tried to protect commuters as a suicide bomber blew herself up in the main train station on Dec. 29.WorldJan 2, 2014
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