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Russia sees high politics at work in every area where it competes, from Eurovision to the Olympics
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French prosecutors are investigating payments apparently linked to Tokyo's successful 2020 Olympics bid
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Doubts over preparedness have been exacerbated by the effects of recession and the pending impeachment process
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The PMDB is seeking political advantage, but its ability to govern if necessary is open to question
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Retail sales disappointed in February, suggesting a slowdown in private consumption in the first quarter
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Whatever the official line, concerns over Zika may threaten the August Olympics, and the government's credibility
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Russia-Turkey ties are in turmoil and Moscow has imposed sanctions against Ankara with vital gas ties now at risk
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IAAF provisionally bans Russian athletics from competitions as risk to Moscow's participation in Rio 2016 grows
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Russia accused of massive corruption in athletics; calls for Rio 2016 ban on Russian track and field athletes will grow
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Moscow reports new post-Soviet record for oil output but budgetary pressures will grow
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