Russia to help Lebanon clear bombs left after 2006 conflict
Russia is ready to assist Lebanon in clearing unexploded bombs left on its territory after a military conflict with Israel in 2006, a senior emergencies ministry official said Tuesday.
Chinese police has freed kidnapped Russian woman
Chinese law enforcement officers have freed a Russian woman, who had been abducted China by three men demanding a ransom of $40,000, a Russian police spokesperson said Tuesday.
Kyrgyz prime minister: I have survived and ready to work
Kyrgyz Prime Minister Almazbek Atambayev returned from Turkey, where he was receiving medical treatment in a military hospital.
St. Petersburg is 12th in world cost of living ratings
Saint Petersburg, Russia, has become 12th in the list of world cities most expensive for expatriates. The information is published in the annual worldwide cost of living survey conducted by Mercer Human Resource Consulting.
Berezovsky fraud case goes to court
The case of fugitive tycoon Boris Berezovsky, accused of embezzling Aeroflot funds, has been sent to a Moscow court, a court spokesperson said Friday.
Remains of Red Army officer from Estonia reburied in Russia
The remains of a Red Army officer buried by a Soviet-era memorial in Tallinn and returned to Russia, following an exhumation in early May, were reburied Saturday.
Transfer of NKorean funds delayed by technical glitch-U.S. envoy
The final transfer of North Korea`s previously-frozen $25 million from a Macao bank has been held up by technical problems, the U.S. envoy at six-party nuclear talks said Saturday.
Russia will participate in modernizing the North Korean Railroad
Russia will participate in modernizing the North Korean Railroad, the president of Russian Railways (RZD), a railroad transportation giant, said Saturday.
Russia`s FSB probes MI6 activities based on Lugovoi claims
Russia`s Federal Security Service (FSB) has launched an investigation into British intelligence activities in Russia after statements made by businessman Andrei Lugovoi against a former FSB officer and tycoon, the service said Friday.
EADS unveils jet for space tourism
EADS Astrium, a subsidiary of the European aerospace company (EADS), has unveiled a new vehicle designed to take tourists 100 kilometers (60 miles) up into space.
Israel willing to return Russia`s Holy City property - FM Lavrov
Israel has agreed in principle to return historical Russian church assets in Jerusalem that it bought from Soviet authorities in a mock deal 40 years ago, Russia`s foreign minister said Thursday.
Russian nationalist backtracks on his confession to 37 murders
A teenage Russian ultra-nationalist who earlier confessed to killing 37 people has withdrawn his testimony, despite substantial proof of guilt, a popular Russian daily said Thursday.
Russia confirms arrest of space official for spying in Austria
A Russian national detained by Austrian police on allegations of spying is an employee of the Russian Space Agency, an agency`s spokesman said Thursday.
Foreign state leaders congratulate Russians on holiday
The presidents of China, Uzbekistan, Ukraine, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, Transdnestr and Azerbaijan and the prime ministers of Ukraine and Armenia congratulated Russians Tuesday on the country`s state holiday.
Moscow opposition protests trouble-free, but cut short by police
Opposition activists proceeded with their anti-Kremlin rally in downtown Moscow without any major trouble Monday, but were stopped from marching through the city`s center by security personnel four times as numerous.
Estonia to remove WWII Soldier statue
Estonian lawmakers approved the statue`s removal, by a vote of 46 to 44, on the bill`s third and final reading. It calls for the two-meter bronze statue of the World War II soldier to be moved from the middle of a downtown public transportation hub to some remote location, within one month.
Italy indicts 26 Americans in C.I.A. abduction case
An Italian judge today ordered the first trial involving the American program of kidnapping terror suspects on foreign soil, indicting 26 Americans, most of them C.I.A. agents, and Italy’s former top spy.
Ex-N.C. House speaker admits corruption
Former North Carolina House Speaker Jim Black pleaded guilty Thursday to accepting nearly $30,000 from three chiropractors while pushing for legislation they supported.
$10-billion wasted in Iraq, investigators say
About $10-billion has been squandered by the U.S. government on Iraq reconstruction aid because of contractor overcharges and unsupported expenses, and federal investigators warned Thursday that significantly more taxpayer money is at risk.
USA: Nevada Gov. investigated over military contracts
The FBI is investigating whether Nevada Gov. Jim Gibbons properly reported gifts or payments from a software company that was awarded secret military contracts when he was in Congress.
Valentine`s or Anti-Valentine`s Day, as you have it
There are millions of people tired of this quite commercial holiday. Hundred thousands people say: love is an every day happiness, it`s not like you bring a chocolate once per year on a certain date and can be happy ever after. Even in the countries of the Middle East, where Islamic traditions are so strong, some youngsters start to celebrate this originally Christian holiday.
Most Russians to celebrate St.Valentine`s Day
Jan.19-Feb.13, 2007 Levada`s Analytical Centre questioned 1600 Russians in 46 regions of Russia: 60% of Russians will celebrate Valentine`s Day. Among them mostly students and not married, in general, young people up to 25 years old.
Deripaska beats Abramovich in Russia`s billionaire race
Finance magazine has released its fourth rating of Russia`s billionaires with the wealth exceeding 2.4 billion rubles. The hottest news of this rating is the change of the leader. Russia’s aluminum king, Oleg Deripaska, outpaced Chukotka Governor and Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich. The mushrooming aluminum empire of Deripaska has turned into the most dynamic company in the country.
2 Chechens not detained on Politkovskaya`s murder
"Novaya Gazeta", a Russian newspaper, says no Chechens have been detained on suspicion of Politkovskaya`s murder. Earlier newspapers published information, quoting anonymous source close to the investigation, that 2 Chechens have been detained after the analysis of pictures made by military satellite.
Freed Muslim terror suspect says Britain is "police state"
A British terrorism suspect released following his arrest over an alleged kidnap and murder plot has criticized the police investigations and charged that `Britain is a police state for Muslims.`