US expels 35 Russian diplomats over cyber-attack charges

The US has expelled 35 Russian diplomats as punishment for alleged interference into the presidential election, reported British Broadcasting Corporation. It will also close two Russian compounds used for intelligence-gathering, in Maryland and New York, as part of a raft of retaliatory measures said the BBC report. President Barack Obama had vowed action against Russia amid US accusations it directed hacks against the Democratic party and Hillary Clinton's campaign. Russia has denied any involvement. Click BBC to read the detail original report