About this project: Smoke Screen II

By Ricardo Sandoval Palos

About this project

Excerpts from this story referencing "Russia":

"… ed at six countries as case studies – India, Indonesia, Mexico, Nigeria, Russia, and Uruguay. In each of these places, court and government records are be …"

"… tvia and United States), Alejandra Xanic von Bertrab (Mexico), Roman Anin (Russia), Duncan Campbell (United Kingdom), Andreas Harsono (Indonesia) and Murali …"

Europol: Climate is right for increased tobacco smuggling

By Inga Springe

Tobacco smuggling costs EU nations $12 billion each year

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"… via the Baltic Sea region – of genuine low-cost cigarettes produced in Russia, Belarus, Ukraine and Moldova and targeted for western countries with high …"

"… ar “cheap whites” brand is Jin Ling, produced in massive quantities in Russia, Ukraine and Moldova. Jin Ling was among the brands highlighted in a 2009 …"

Investigations Around the World

By Simona Raetz

British business mogul linked to illegal activity; Vatikan Bank under investigation; Burmese refugees find squalid housing in U.S.

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"… have been linked to money laundering, arms deals, Mexican drug lords, and Russia’s  largest tax fraud. Al Jazeera investigated the Institute of Reli …"

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Georgia on my mind

By Aaron Mehta

Since last Friday, Georgia has drawn considerable international attention. Being invaded by Russia tends to do that. Georgia, however, has b

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"… , Georgia has drawn considerable international attention. Being invaded by Russia tends to do that. Georgia, however, has been the object of interest by Was …"

U.S. may not reach 2013 deadline for securing nuclear materials

By Laurel Adams

A nuclear nonproliferation initiative set by President Obama in 2009 is far behind its goal of securing vulnerable nuclear material by 2013.

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"… backdrop of the Senate debate on New START, a new nuclear arms treaty with Russia that would resume nuclear arsenal inspections and limit each nation to 1,5 …"

"… on programs is murky because it depends on a high level of commitment from Russian leadership and cooperation with the United States. Russia maintains that …"

"… commitment from Russian leadership and cooperation with the United States. Russia maintains that its own nuclear materials are secure and some officials que …"

"… cure and some officials questioned the need for continued U.S. assistance. Russian officials were reluctant to provide details about its nuclear security bu …"

Weak laws, paltry resources hinder gun trafficking probes, say ATF backers

By David Heath

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives is under fire, but supporters say the agency lacks the tools needed to conduct succe

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"… uns are being smuggled into Mexico, saying that he suspects many come from Russia, China and the black market.“Why the heck would these cartels want to wa …"

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Wages of war

By Ahmed Rashid

LAHORE, Pakistan, August 5, 1999 — Two decades of fighting have destroyed Afghanistan's normal economy. In its place has grown a criminal ec

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"… oads and badly mended bridges, carrying cheap refrigerators and tires from Russia, petroleum from Iran and foodstuffs from Pakistan. Virtually everything is …"

"… cut.The Afghan smuggling routes reach across the former Soviet republics, Russia, Iran and the Caucasus. Recently, the Taliban and other warlords have begu …"

Final offensive?

By Ahmed Rashid

LAHORE, Pakistan, August 5, 1999 — Since the failed peace talks, the Taliban have been massing their forces along a wide east-west arc 20 ki

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"… hina, Iran, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan—as well as Russia and the United States attended the meeting on July 19-20. But it ended in …"

"… d Turkmen minorities. They hope this will be the final offensive. Iran and Russia have stepped up arms supplies to the Alliance while Uzbekistan and Tajikis …"

Afghanistan: Heart of darkness

By Ahmed Rashid

LAHORE, Pakistan, August 5, 1999 — As the Taliban launch a new offensive against opposition forces, the threat which this Islamic regime pos

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"… ian diplomat in Tashkent. Several hundred other IMU militants have fled to Russia, Tajikistan and Turkey to escape Karimov’s crackdown and are expected to …"

Turkish military cooperation vital for Libyan intervention

By Laurel Adams

After 60 years of military dependence on US, Turkey starting to break away

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"… s also started arms trade or military exercises with countries like China, Russia, Syria, Pakistan and South Korea. The change not only indicates Turkey’s …"

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