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.
Parliamentarians debate limits to freedom of expression
During a meeting with Russian NGOs, representatives of the Interior Ministry and the Federal Security Service have claimed that information being published on the internet is increasingly coming into conflict with the interests of civil society.
Mobile fishing in India
Mobile phones are increasingly sophisticated these days, but there is one use you might not have considered - catching fish.
`Health Care only cares about profit`
"In the United States," says Mike Adams, "we have a monopolistic health care system that is designed to generate profits, not public health."
Moscow calls for security partnership in Europe
Russia has called on NATO to renounce the policy of mutual deterrence and to switch to cooperation in the security field, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated during a visiting session of the Russia-NATO Council in Sochi.
Overmedicated Americans go violent
The good old days of robbing banks and liquor stores are going the way of the dinosaur as the new crime catching across America is knocking-over drugstores from coast to coast.
Detained journalists released in Belarus
Belarusian police say they have released all the journalists who had been detained among protesters during celebrations of the 20th anniversary of the country`s independence on July 3.
Who Wants to be a Millionaire? ATM edition
New Yorkers are left wondering who was in such a hurry after withdrawing $400 from an East Hampton ATM that they didn`t have time to toss the receipt for the transaction in the trash. And why did the person have $100 million in his savings account?
After the election I`ll go and wash my face - Putin
Prime Minister Vladimir Putin said that following election day in 2012, he will wash his face, both physically and politically.
Decentralization of power key to economic growth - Medvedev
The redistribution of power from federal executive bodies to regional and municipal authorities will spur economic growth, Russia’s President Dmitry Medvedev said in his annual Budget Message.
Google to launch virtual tour around Peterhof
Google has recently addressed The State Peterhof Museum Reserve near St. Petersburg with a proposal to launch a virtual tour around the palace and park ensemble. The Peterhof Museum plans to accept the offer.
UK protesters slam campaign in Libya
Anti-war activists have taken to the streets of London to demonstrate against NATO`s military intervention in Libya. The demonstrators say it is time NATO was brought to book.
Russian orphans` shattered dreams
Every orphan dreams of their own family and home. However, many Russians who grew up in orphanages have their dreams shattered when they see the housing which they are entitled to from the state.
Foreign Ministry goes on Twitter
The Russian Foreign Ministry has launched an official Twitter account in Russian and English to inform a mass audience about Russia’s international policies in "a simple and comprehensible manner".
"Aliens have two legs and two arms" - Russian scientist
A Russian scientist claims that humankind will not have to wait long before extraterrestrial life is found. He said that the discovery will happen in about 20 years and revealed what aliens may look like.
No justice for Native Americans
June 26 is a day of remembrance for many Native Americans across the States, but despite their honoring of a hero, Leonard Peltier, their Day of Anguish is rarely reported.
Hackers wage war on LulzSec
While LulzSec continues to target organizations around the globe through cyber attacks, the hacking collective themselves is reportedly becoming the subject of an infiltration being attempted by Internet rivals.
Reporters arrested for filming public meeting
Two journalists were led out of a public meeting in handcuffs in Washington DC this week after using their cell phones to report on the hearing of the DC Taxicab Commission.
Russian legislators under fire for proposed abortion restrictions
A push by the Russian government to raise childbirth statistics has driven lawmakers to propose a bill limiting a pregnant woman`s options for abortion. Critics oppose the initiative saying it is wrong and an ineffective way to deal with the problem.
Congress to legalize marijuana?
Lawmakers in DC will be presented with a bill today that could legalize marijuana across the US. When the legislation is introduced to the House, it will mark the first ever bill proposed to Congress to end federal marijuana prohibition.