Parliamentary election unlikely to change Russia’s politics

MOSCOW — After a few weeks of desultory campaigning but months of relentless official moves to shut down significant opposition, Russia is holding three days of voting this weekend in a parliamentary election that is unlikely to change the country’s political complexion. There’s no expectation that United Russia, the party devoted to President Vladimir Putin, … Read more

France Deplores “Stab In The Back” By Australia Over Submarine Deal

France’s foreign minister expressed his anger over Australia’s surprise decision. Paris: France expressed fury Thursday over Australia’s surprise decision to scrap a huge submarines deal in favour of nuclear-powered subs from the US, slamming the move as a breach of trust. “It’s really a stab in the back. We had established a relationship of trust … Read more