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Putin signs bill allowing electronic conscription notices

MOSCOW — Russian President Putin on Friday signed a bill allowing authorities to issue electronic notices to draftees and reservists amid the fighting in Ukraine, sparking fears of a new wave of mobilization. Russia’s military service rules previously required the…

Bridge collapse in Kashmir kills girl, injures at least 70

SRINAGAR, India — An overcrowded footbridge collapsed into a rocky river in Indian-controlled Kashmir while thronged with more than 100 people celebrating a festival, killing a 10-year-old girl and injuring at least 70 people, authorities said Friday. Police and relief…

Finland’s Moscow embassy receives powder-laden mail

MOSCOW — Finland's embassy in Moscow said it received an envelope containing white powder and has turned it and two other sealed envelopes to authorities for investigation, the spokeswoman for the Russian Foreign Ministry said Friday. Maria Zakharova said on…