Russian leader also suggests Ukraine is somehow involved in the attack without providing any evidence.
Four men accused of participating in the ISIL-claimed attack on a Moscow theatre have appeared in court.
Four suspects charged with terrorism as Russia observes a day of mourning over deadliest attack in two decades.
Search operation is still ongoing, governor of Moscow region says, amid fears the death toll of 137 may further rise.
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Some Russians blame lax security for the horrific attack claimed by ISIL. But analysts recall a darker history.
Deadly attack in Moscow claimed by ISIL affiliate leaves more than 133 people dead and approximately 100 injured.
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At least 12 others wounded in blast that targeted a group of people waiting outside a bank in city centre.
Begum is now effectively stateless and will likely stay in a detention camp in Syria for the foreseeable future.
There are about 2,500 US troops still deployed in Iraq as part of the coalition formed in 2014 to help defeat ISIL.
Defense Secretary Austin says talks will take place as part of a military commission that was agreed upon in 2023.
The army’s fight against rebels has been criticised as heavy-handed, with the HRW report being the latest criticism.
The arrests were made across 37 provinces amid drive by Turkey’s security forces ahead of New Year celebrations.
