A deadly bomb explosion near a popular restaurant in central Moscow has killed three people and injured at least 21 others. Russian authorities have described the incident as a terrorist attack, saying a woman carrying a homemade explosive device detonated the bomb after being stopped by security.

The blast occurred near the Balzi Rossi Italian Restaurant at Kudrinskaya Square, close to one of Moscow's iconic Stalin-era skyscrapers. Emergency services, police, and forensic teams rushed to the scene as investigators launched a full-scale terror probe.

Deadly Moscow Bomb Blast: 3 Killed, 21 Injured In Suspected Terror Attack

The violent response by police in Russia has come under review as reports of arrest of more than 3,300 protesters have emerged. Prosecutors in St Petersburg said in a statement late Saturday that they were probing violations during demonstrations held in support of jailed Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny -- including "on the part of law enforcement" and the use of force against an unidentified woman.

Violence by Russian police under scanner after arrest of 3,300 protesters

The agents of the Kremlin tried to poison outspoken Russian opposition figure Alexei Navalny a second time after the first attempt failed, The Times newspaper reported.

Navalny poisoning: Putin critic survived the second assassination attempt

Russian police officials raided the offices of Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny's Anti-Corruption Foundation on Thursday after the authorities opened a criminal investigation against the group's director.

Alexei Navalny's Anti-Corruption Foundation office raided by Russian police

Police in Russia’s Far East broke up a long-running anti-Kremlin protest with force on Saturday, detaining 25 people according to local authorities, in response to what they called an illegal attempt to erect protest tents in a central square.

Police crack down on marathon anti-Kremlin protest in Russia's Far East

Russian politician Alexei Navalny was dragged by police on Thursday during a raid on his Anti-Corruption Foundation (FBK) headquarters in Moscow #WION #Alexei Navalny #Russia

Russian police raid opposition leader Alexei Navalny's office

Peace process should be Afghan-led, says President Ghani after talks with Taliban in Qatar After Afghan president Ashraf Ghani appealed to the Taliban to "enter into serious talks" with the government during talks in Qatar with sources informing WION that a package deal is expected.

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Russian police said they had detained a suspect after a painting was stolen from a Moscow gallery on Sunday, when the thief strolled unchallenged past visitors who mistook him for an employee.

Watch: Man picks painting from museum in daylight robbery in Russia

Police forced their way into Navalny`s office using power tools, citing reports of a bomb threat, an online feed run by Navalny's supporters showed

Russian opposition leader Navalny detained in Moscow

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