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The murder (by poisoning) of former spy Alexander Litvinenko sparked a row between the British and Russian governments resulting in diplomatic expulsions. Fast Facts
- British police believe Andrei Lugovoi killed Litvinenko
- Russia refused to extradite Lugavoi
- Britain responded by ordering 4 Russian diplomats in Britain to leave
- Russia retaliated in kind by expelling 4 British diplomats
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Britain-Russia Diplomatic Expulsions Questions
Is Richard Clarke the diplomat gay? 1 AnswerHe's apparently been a lifelong bachelor...I don't know that that means he's gay, but there has definitely been speculation. Also, see the below link; Clarke wa... read more
Russia expels Canadian diplomats Hurray! Its always the US diplomats that get the flak. When is the last time anyone got mad at Canada? 2 AnswersThat's an interesting one... It appears that the expulsion has more to do with these Canadians being NATO representatives in Moscow, than with their nationality... read more
John Quincy Adams was the 6th President of the United States. What question would you have liked to ask him? 2 AnswersAs Secretary of State, he effectively wrote the Monroe Doctrine. At the time he said that the US "goes not abroad in search of monsters to destroy" and fostered... read more
It seems the United States is bold when it comes to small countries and not when it comes to big, powerful countries like China... comments? 1 AnswerThe US considers all its national interests in interactions with other countries, as do all countries governed in at least quasi-rational ways. Regarding smalle... read more
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Britain-Russia Diplomatic Expulsions News
- Yahoo! News: 'Stupid' to let clash with Britain spoil economic ties: Russia (July 27, 2007)
- The Scotsman: UK says Russia's expulsion of diplomats unjustified (July 19, 2007)
- ABC News: Rising Tensions? U.K. Expels Russians (July 17, 2007)
- Financial Times: Moscow envoys expelled in spy row (July 16, 2007)
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