The roots of Putinism were already evident after the massacre of 334 people in a school in Russia in 2004.
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Ukraine says soldiers among 51 killed in Poltava missile attack
President Zelensky says two Russian missiles struck a military training institute.
Pope Francis begins historic Asia Pacific trip
The Pope will visit Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, Timor-Leste and Singapore over 12 days.
Chinese artist detained for ‘insulting’ Mao sculptures
Gao Zhen and his brother are known for their provocative depictions of the former Communist leader.
Ugandan athlete in hospital after Kenya petrol attack
The 33-year-old distance runner is currently receiving treatment for 75% burns, police say.
New Zealand hikes tourist tax prompting warning
The south Pacific country’s tourism industry warns the increased entry fee is a barrier to visitors.
More than 100 killed in failed DR Congo jailbreak
Twenty-four people were shot dead and many others suffocated in a crush, the authorities say.
Operation under way to prevent oil spill after Houthi tanker attack
The ship carrying around one million barrels of oil was abandoned in the Red Sea after the attack.
Trial of former VW boss begins over ‘dieselgate’ scandal
Martin Winterkorn, who was head of the German carmaker in 2015, appeared in court on Tuesday.
UAE pardons Bangladeshis jailed for protesting
Three of the 57 defendants had received life sentences in a country where protests are effectively illegal.