Kremlin critics and election observers question turnout figures that in some regions were as high as 90%; president says step needed to avoid distractions of leadership contest

Terror group says Sergey Lavrov conveyed Russia's readiness to help forge Palestinian unity; Israel reportedly files protest with Russian official against meeting

Terror group says Sergey Lavrov told its chief in Moscow meeting about 'the importance of uniting the Palestinian people'

Saleh al-Arouri says terror group wants to maintain its ties with Moscow 'to strengthen our people's rights'

Authorities reportedly lock five passengers in room with no water or bathroom for six hours, then send them back to Israel

Travelers held for hours by Russian authorities, reportedly have DNA samples taken; incident comes day after jailed Israeli-American released during Netanyahu visit

Foreign Ministry downplays incident, which comes despite announcement of agreement to smooth travel arrangements between two countries

Travellers questioned for over two hours after arriving at Domodedovo airfield, most later allowed to continue their journey, Channel 12 reports

FSB agency says assailant 'neutralized' after opening fire near its HQ; no word on possible motive for shooting

Some 15 Israelis were reportedly stopped for 5 hours by Russian authorities, a day after 46 Israelis were similarly held at airport