Russian designer to keep Paris sweet
One of the leading Russian fashion designers, Valentin Yudashkin, has tried his hand at haute cuisine. He`s created an exquisite signature dessert served at the legendary Parisian Cafe de la Paix.
Growing food crisis splits the US
America is the land of plenty, but these days that plenty is only reaching a few, with the country split into two different `Americas.`
Iran protests Olympic logo
Tehran has officially challenged the 2012 London Olympic Games logo as racist and Zionist.
Saudi Arabia sends tanks to riot-hit Bahrain
Saudi Arabia has sent dozens of tanks to Bahrain, where anti-government protests continue for about two weeks, Egypt`s Al-Masry Al-Youm newspaper said on Tuesday.
New Zealand earthquake death toll may climb to 240
The death in last week`s earthquake in New Zealand may rise to 240 from the current 154, Radio New Zealand said on Tuesday citing Police Superintendent Dave Cliff.
Electric shock kills 16 at Brazil carnival
At least 16 people were killed and 50 injured during carnival celebrations in the Brazilian city of Bandeira do Sul after overhead power lines broke and fell into the crowd, Spanish news agency EFE reported on Monday.
Egypt invites TV celebrities, artists to bring back tourists
Egypt`s newly-appointed Tourism Minister Mounir Fakhry Abdel Nour invited several world-famous actors and TV celebrities to organize shows and entertainment programs on Cairo`s Tahrir Square, Al-Masry Al-Youm news agency reported on Monday.
Black caviar could become cheaper
If applied, it might bring back the days when families could enjoy caviar without breaking the bank.
America prepares to ride oil price wave
Oil affects the global cost of everything from food to transport and also threatens to stifle economic recovery.
King`s speech crowned in LA
Inception and The Social Network were next in line, gaining four and three Academy Awards in various categories respectively.
U.S. urges partners to keep fighting piracy
The United States calls on its international partners to step up efforts in the fight against Somali pirates in the wake of an attack on a private yacht, a spokesman for the U.S. Department of State said.
Russian Old Believers return home from Bolivia
Four families of Russian Orthodox Old Believers have returned to the Russian Far East from Bolivia, where they took refuge from the Stalinist repression early last century, local officials said on Friday.
What`s in store for Julian Assange?
It appears that Julian Assange, the Internet whistleblower behind WikiLeaks, will be extradited to Sweden to face charges of sexual abuse. But Assange and his sympathizers claim the case against him is politically motivated, fabricated in retaliation for WikiLeak`s release of classified U.S. diplomatic cables.
World ski championships kicks off in Norway
The official ceremony to launch the 2011 FIS World Ski Championships was held in Oslo on Wednesday evening.
U.S. to discuss Libyan violence with partners
The U.S. will hold discussions with its partners worldwide to prepare a response to violence in Libya, U.S. President Barack Obama said.
New Zealand quake death toll nears 100
The death toll from a powerful earthquake in Christchurch, New Zealand`s second biggest city, has risen to 98, police say.
Polish foreign minister admits mistake by crashed plane crew
The crew of crashed Polish presidential plane clearly made a mistake when they tried to land in dangerous weather conditions, Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski said.
Russia to demand punishment for flag desecration
The Russian embassy in Tokyo is preparing a note to the Japanese foreign ministry demanding to launch criminal investigation into the recent desecration of the Russian flag, a diplomat said.
New Zealand`s city of Christchurch devastated by earth quake
New Zealand`s city of Christchurch devastated by earth quake
Sukhoi Superjet enters race for Delta Air Lines contract
Russia`s Sukhoi has entered a bid with its Superjet 100 airliner to a request for proposals from America`s Delta Air Lines for as many as 200 narrow-body aircraft, according to sources quoted by FlightGlobal.com.
Libyan People`s Hall on fire amid protesters riot
A government building in the Libyan capital Tripoli is ablaze after anti-government protesters went on the rampage, the Al-Arabiya TV news channel said on Monday.
Egypt to celebrate one week without Mubarak
Egypt`s opposition youth movement has called on Egyptians to stage a million-strong demonstration on Cairo`s central Tahrir Square on Friday to mark a week without Hosni Mubarak.
Foreign investment in Russia fell in 2010
Direct foreign investment in the Russian economy fell significantly in 2010, Finance Minister Alexei Kudrin said on Friday.
Russian sex-trafficking ring `uncovered` in U.S.
A federal grand jury in U.S.`s Florida has indicted 12 foreigners suspected of being involved in a Russian sex-trafficking ring in Central Florida for more than a year, the Orlando Sentinel newspaper said.
Three female candidates to run for Kazakh presidency
Another woman has joined the presidential race in Kazakhstan, becoming the third female candidate to stand against the country`s long-serving leader Nursultan Nazarbayev.