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At least 24 killed in Russian Caucasus fighting

Last Updated: Sunday, February 19, 2012, 10:24

Russian forces fought two wars against Chechen rebels, first in 1994-1996 and again beginning in 1999.

Female suicide bomber held in Russia

Last Updated: Sunday, February 5, 2012, 08:24

The woman came to Grozny hoping to establish ties with local Islamist insurgencies and return to Moscow to blow herself up there.

Clash in Chechnya leaves 8 dead, 18 wounded

Last Updated: Monday, January 9, 2012, 16:37

Chechnya fought two wars for independence against Moscow in the 1990s but has become relatively quiet in recent years.

Hilary Swank to donate Chechnya President gig fee to charity

Last Updated: Saturday, October 15, 2011, 15:31

Hilary Swank is donating her personal acting fees to various charitable organisations after she attended a controversial event in Chechnya.

Russia says to indict suspect in reporter`s murder

Last Updated: Saturday, October 8, 2011, 08:38

Journalist Anna Politkovskaya was gunned down in her Moscow apartment building on October 07, 2006.

Shakira denies plans to sing for Chechnya leader

Last Updated: Friday, September 30, 2011, 09:55

Last week, sources in Chechnya region said Shakira would be attending Ramzan Kadyrov`s 35th birthday celebration.

Chechnya bans sale, possession of laser pointers

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 5, 2011, 15:49

An attempt was made to blind the pilot of a landing aircraft at local Grozny airport.

Russia kills top al Qaeda militant in Chechnya

Last Updated: Thursday, May 5, 2011, 12:36

The militant, named as Doger Sevdet, was a Turkish national.

3 militants killed, 3 police wounded: Chechnya

Last Updated: Tuesday, April 26, 2011, 14:25

Police in Chechnya say a raid on a Grozny apartment building left three militants dead, while three officers were wounded in an exchange of gunfire.

Russia kills `Saudi al Qaeda envoy` in Chechnya

Last Updated: Friday, April 22, 2011, 16:09

The Saudi militant was the top envoy of al Qaeda in the Northern Caucasus.

Bring rule of law to Chechnya: Groups to Russian Prez

Last Updated: Thursday, April 21, 2011, 09:35

Chechnya is ruled by separatist turned Kremlin loyalist Ramzan Kadyrov.

Chechnya leader supports polygamy, wants 2nd wife

Last Updated: Friday, February 25, 2011, 13:21

Ramzan Kadyrov stresses Sharia allows a 2nd marriage only if 1st wife agrees.