Russian space telescope will witness galaxies’ birth and decay
A rocket carrying a telescope which will be the most powerful in space has been launched from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan.
Unexpected problems slow Bulgaria salvage
The raising of the pleasure boat Bulgaria that started early on July 17 has been interrupted by the rupture of one of the lifting cables attached to the ship. The Bulgaria sank on July 10 killing at least 114 people.
Yury Gagarin monument unveiled in London
London has unveiled the monument to the world`s first spaceman, Russia`s pride Yury Gagarin, in front of the British Council Mall headquarters on Thursday, July 14. It is planned that the statue will be on display in London just for one year.
Depressed ferret escapes circus with ape and parrot in tow
A circus in the Siberian city of Chita is missing some of its animal stars. A ferret, an ape and a parrot have found a way out and headed for freedom. Management blames the bad weather, which made the performers gloomy and depressed.
Kazan given Swimming Worlds 2015
The Russian city of Kazan has been awarded the right to host the World Swimming Championships in 2015.
Search of Bulgaria wreck ends
Divers have finished exploring the wreck of the cruise ship Bulgaria, which sank on Sunday in the Volga River, killing at least 113. The vessel may be lifted from the riverbed as soon as the coming weekend.
Senators protect Russian kids from harmful information
Russia`s upper house, the Federation Council, has approved amendments to the law on the protection of children from harmful information.
HeidelbergCement fires up new Tula plant
Germany`s HeidelbergCement has opened a $420 million cement plant in Tula region.
Woman drugs husband, severs penis, grinds it to mush
A California woman with a bone to pick with her estranged husband took it upon herself to give him one more reason to proceed with the divorce proceedings the couple have been contending to.
Two-headed monster snake scares Ukrainian zoo visitors
A Slavic fairytale about a two-headed dragon has partially come true at a zoo in southern Ukraine.
Two dozen people from boat wreck still missing
As divers conduct a final search of the sunken pleasure boat Bulgaria on Thursday, the fate of 24 missing persons is still unknown. It is believed that 129 of the 208 people on board drowned, but only 105 bodies have been found.
How to revive your sex drive
Losing your sex drive can feel very depressing and cause lots of problems in any relationship.
Jewish community outraged by attack on synagogue
Russia`s chief rabbi has made an appeal to rid the country of xenophobia following Tuesday`s attack on a Moscow synagogue.
Bank of Moscow needs 212 billion rouble provision this year
An Audit by the Central Bank of Russia has revealed the Bank of Moscow will need to create additional 212 billion roubles in new provisions by the end of 2011.
Neo-Nazi gang jailed over 27 murders
The Moscow District Military Court has sentenced the leader of the banned Russian "National Socialist Society" and four other members to life in prison for a series of murders, assaults and an attempted act of sabotage.
Red Square`s jewel marks 450th anniversary
One of Moscow`s landmark architectural marvels Saint Basil the Blessed Cathedral, also known as Pokrovsky Cathedral, on Moscow`s Red Square, is celebrating its 450th anniversary on July 12.
Judge rejects request to close Viktor Bout case
A Manhattan judge has dismissed an appeal filed by lawyers of the alleged Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout, which requested that the case against him be dropped on the grounds that the US has no jurisdiction over the matter.
Russian savings and funding for the real economy
With Russian savings and the role played by saving in the Russian financial system currently in focus with attempts to encourage Russians to save more, Business RT spoke with Sergey Moiseev, Deputy Director of Financial Stability at the Bank of Russia.
Royal boxes in public eye
Over 100 masterpieces by the greatest Russian jeweller of all time, Carl Fabergé, will go on public display in a large-scale exhibition at the Summer Opening of Buckingham Palace.
Vnukovo Village Outlet centre to open 3Q 2012
A new major shopping development is to appear on the Moscow retail scene with the Vnukovo Outlet Village confirming it will open during 3Q 2012.
Russia declares day of mourning over tragedy on the Volga
President Dmitry Medvedev has declared July 12 a day of national mourning for the victims of the "Bulgaria" cruise ship that sank on the Volga River on Sunday. A state commission will be set up to investigate the circumstances which lead up to the accide
`Adopt a granny` program gives new life to elderly
A gateway to Siberia, the Kurgan region lies south of the Ural Mountains and is dissected by the Trans-Siberian railway. At its heart is Kurgan City, one of Siberia`s oldest cities, and one which is developing a new life for its senior citizens.
Almost half the children in Fukushima test positive for radiation
Some 45 per cent of 1,080 children under 15 from the Japanese Fukushima Prefecture have tested positive for thyroid exposure to radiation, a nuclear watchdog report says.
High-tech hooliganism: blinding lasers a growing threat to pilots
An increasing number of planes in Russia have had powerful lasers pointed into the cockpit, dazzling pilots during landing. Police are on the hunt for the hooligans whose actions could potentially cause hundreds of deaths.
Children of soldiers suffering with mental health problems
When it comes to waging war for the US military, many soldiers might feel that the longer the tour, the tougher the toll. Now a study shows that that might be exactly the case for the sons and daughters of active servicemen too.