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Investigations continue into Russian plane crash
The Times Middle East reporter Bel Trew is in Cairo. Audio
UK says explosion might have brought down Russian airliner
The Russian airliner that crashed in Egypt on Saturday after taking off from the resort of Sharm al-Sheikh might have been brought down by an explosive device the British Government says. Audio
Black box retrived from Russian plane wreckage
Investigators are turning their attention to the flight recorders retrieved from the wreckage of a Russian plane that crashed in Egypt.
Egypt leads investigation into downed Russian jet
Egypt says there are no facts yet to prove that the Russian airliner that crashed in Egypt broke up in mid-air. Audio
Investigations continue into downed Russian plane
Investigations continue into what caused a Russian passenger jet to crash in Egypt. Audio
Kremlin not ruling out a terrorist attack on plane
The Russian airline whose plane crashed in Egypt's Sinai (SIN-eye) peninsula with the loss of two-hundred-and-twenty-four lives, says "an external influence" was the only possible reason for the… Audio
Day of mourning in Russia as families wait for answers
In Egypt, the search for bodies continues after a Russian plane with 224 people on board crashed over the Sinai Peninsula on Saturday. Audio
Russian plane crashed over the Sinai Peninsula
In Egypt, the search for bodies continues after a Russian plane with 224 people on board crashed over the Sinai Peninsula on Saturday. Audio
US criticises Russia's 'red carpet' for Assad
The White House has strongly condemned a visit to Moscow by Syrian President Bashar al-Assad.
Dutch Safety Board gives long awaited account of flight MH17
Former British Ambassador to Russia Sir Tony Brenton says the Russians would have been well prepared for the Dutch findings. Audio
Europe correspondent Carsten von Nahmen
Putin's agenda in Syria, how Germans are coping with the influx of Syrian refugees. Audio
Second day of Russian airstrikes over Syria
Russia has carried out a second day of airstirkes against what it says are Islamic State targets in Syria. The Russian attacks are mainly targetting locations in the west of the country - while… Audio
Russia launchessecond wave of airstrikes in Syria
Russia has launched a second wave of airstrikes in Syria. More than 50 Russian planes and helicopters are now involved in the operation which they say has destroyed 12 Islamic State targets including… Audio
Simon Marks on Russian strikes
Russia claim to be targeting ISIS although the strikes have hit provinces including Homs and Hama which the French and the US say are dominated by rebels fighting the regime of Bashar al Assad. Audio
Tensions rise at the UN as Russia begins airstrikes in Syria
As the world's leaders meet at the United Nations in New York Russia has carried out air strikes against what it says are Islamic State targets in Syria. Audio
Russia launches Syria air strikes
Russia has begun carrying out air strikes in Syria tareting opponents of President Bashar al-Assad.
Russia launches airstrikes in Syria
Russia has carried out air strikes against what it says are Islamic State targets in Syria. Audio
Russia seizes initiative in Syria crisis; France bombs IS
Russia appeared to seize the initiative in efforts to end the Syrian conflict, as France sent warplanes to bomb Islamic State targets.
Cold War foes discuss Syria
US and Russian defence ministers have held their first talks about Syria for more than a year, within hours of Moscow sending fighter jets to the war-torn nation.
Russia pledges continued military support for Bashar al-Assad
As Vladamir Putin vows to continue support for Syria's military, it's emerged that the offer to have Syria's dictator step aside was made three years ago, but it was ignored. Audio
