Litvinenko man runs as Russia MP
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A businessman wanted in Britain over the murder of Aleaxnder Litvinenko aims to become a Russian MP.
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A Russian oil billionaire who fled his homeland claiming persecution by the authorities has reportedly applied for political asylum in Britain.
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The Russian wanted by Britain on suspicion of killing Kremlin critic Alexander Litvinenko said on Monday he would stand for election to parliament and would like to become president of Russia.
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Russian prosecutors are investigating  opposition presidential candidate Mikhail Kasyanov on suspicion  of forging signatures in support of his bid, Russian news  agencies reported on Tuesday.
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Russia&#39;s internal security agency has opened an espionage investigation on the basis of statements by Andrei Lugovoi, the man accused by Britain of killing ex-agent Alexander Litvinenko, news agencies said Friday.
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President Vladimir Putin's surprise choice as prime minister held talks with lawmakers Thursday before a parliamentary vote on his confirmation
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Â· Far-right party practically guarantees him a seatÂ· As a Duma member ex-spy would enjoy immunity
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Vladimir Putinâs pick for a new premier is likely to become the top candidate for president in the upcoming election.
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A Russian-born tycoon's party is set to capture the most seats in Lithuania's parliament in second-round elections Sunday, making it likely he will enter a coalition government in this new EU member.
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MOSCOW - President Vladimir Putin yesterday nominated a longtime associate who is a largely anonymous figure to be the country's new prime minister, scrambling predictions about who will be the Kremlin-backed candidate in next March's presidential election.
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Russia launches a spying case over claims by the man the UK accuses of killing ex-KGB agent Alexander Litvinenko.
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In a rare show of dissent in the Kremlin-controlled parliament, a former KGB officer-turned-lawmaker launched a scathing attack on President Vladimir Putin's electoral reform, saying Thursday it was pushing the nation back to its authoritarian past.
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A Russian oil billionaire who fled his homeland claiming persecution by the authorities has applied for political asylum in Britain, the Mail on Sunday newspaper reported.
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The Russian man wanted by Britain on  suspicion of killing Alexander Litvinenko said on Monday he  would like to become president of Russia.
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Russia's security agency on Friday announced an espionage investigation based on statements by the suspect in Andrei Litvinenko's radiation poisoning, a move apparently targeting a Kremlin foe in Britain.
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MOSCOW - Vladimir Putin's nominee for prime minister said yesterday that he won't rule out a run for the presidency amid rising speculation his appointment could be part of Putin's plan to retain control over the government after stepping down next spring.
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NAME: Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin