US couple accused of abusing Russian children set to avoid jail
A couple accused of abusing three sisters they adopted from Russia look likely to get off lightly.
Russian children`s magazine - the world▓s oldest
Murzilka, a monthly literary and art publication for children aged 6 to 12, has been listed by the Guinness World Records as the longest running children`s magazine in the world.
Russian nationalist gets life for killing attorney and reporter
A young man with nationalist views has been sentenced to life in prison for shooting dead a lawyer who specialized in race hate cases and a journalist who covered them.
Bin Laden compound turned into video game
A media frenzy, infographics, computer simulations and the like have all taken shape since Osama Bin Laden was killed by US forces. Now, videos games are starting to pop-up with "Counter Strike: Source" leading the way.
McDonalds turns away more applicants than Harvard
Harvard accepts about 7 percent of applicants. At a recent "National Hiring Day" McDonalds accepted only 6.2 percent, according to CBS2Chicago.
United Russia has no election expenses
The United Russia party did not spend any funds on preparations for the local elections that took place in most Russian regions on March 13, according to a financial report published in the government Rossiyskaya Gazeta newspaper.
Viktor Bout no longer "Merchant of Death"
Prosecutors in Manhattan, New York have agreed to refrain from using the label "Merchant of Death" in the indictment against Viktor Bout, a former Soviet military officer and alleged arms dealer. The charges against him remain in place, however.
Russia to strengthen its Caspian Sea fleet
Russia`s Caspian Sea fleet will get 16 new warships by 2020, the Russian Navy Commander Vladimir Vysotsky has said. It is also planned to deploy coastal missile systems in the area.
Medvedev approves measures to develop citizens` legal awareness
The Russian president has approved the fundamentals of a state policy on developing legal awareness and culture among citizens.
Free press not-so-free in America
Freedom of the press is praised as a pillar of American democracy, the cornerstone of a free society - but American press is not as free as most think.
Russia welcomes news of Bin Laden`s killing, but warns of "posthumous glorification"
Russian authorities on Monday welcomed the news of Osama Bin Laden`s killing by US Navy Seals and called upon further international co-operation in fighting terrorism.
Internet debate of major bills to launch in June
The government and the lower house of parliament, the State Duma, are to launch discussions of legislation initiatives of major public importance on their websites.
Working Americans suffer most as debt collectors go wild
While the US government is the biggest borrower in the country, it is still the working Americans who have to bear the brunt with growing numbers said to be subjected to extreme abuse from debt collectors.
Oil becomes a hard-to-get thing in oil-rich Russia
Russia is suspending oil exports after fuel shortages hit the home market. As a result, pump prices are burning a bigger hole in drivers` pockets.
WikiLeaks revelations only tip of iceberg - Assange
The man behind WikiLeaks says his website`s revelations are just the tip of the iceberg. In an exclusive interview with RT, Julian Assange said it is only a matter of time before more damaging information becomes known.
Women whip off shirts in Gaddafi`s support
Half-naked girls descended on the European Commission in Moscow to protest against the war in Libya. They brought mattresses with Gaddafi portraits, claiming the European leaders started the war because they do not sleep well.
Growing middle class turns India into prospective market
As India is seeing the growth of a new middle class, whose appetite for spending is growing with it, the world begins to see huge market opportunities in the country of 1.2 billion people.
Russia divided over drug tests for schoolchildren
Russian children who are barely in their teens could face drug tests at school as the country has a severe problem with the number of addicts - and most start their habit early.
Cat burglar: pet steals owner`s gold
Your pet is probably the last being you would suspect of robbery. However, this mistake nearly cost one owner from a small town a good relationship with her relatives. The woman`s cat stole her gold jewelry worth over US$3,000.
Sochi 2014 official design revealed
The organizers of the Sochi Winter Olympics have revealed the official design of the 2014 Games which they hope will live long in the memory.
Russian military prepares for May 9 Victory parade
Russia is getting ready to commemorate the end of World War II and the defeat of Nazi Germany. This year`s first large-scale practice drill of the annual Victory Day military parade has been held in the center of Russia`s capital.
"The state has duty to tell people the truth"
Russia and Ukraine paid homage to that fateful day 25 years ago, on April 26, 1986, when reactor number four at the nuclear plant at Chernobyl, went out of control, leading to an explosion that released large amounts of radiation into the atmosphere.
Russians want officials to report expenses
Most Russians believe that state officials should declare their expenses along with revenues, an initiative put forward by Prime Minister Vladimir Putin in March.
Shuttle bus passengers dice with death on Russia`s roads
On the daily commute to work, we all hope to be safe in the hands of public transport. However, the low-cost shuttle buses which operate on Russia`s roads, called "marshrutkas", are becoming an increasingly lethal option.
The art of War: battling authorities and winning
Russia`s art world has been plunged into controversy after an award for innovation went to a giant piece of graffiti that many viewed as obscene. However, art group Voina, their name meaning "war" in Russian, are hardly popular winners.