Russia, Poland to design monument to victims of Smolensk tragedy
Moscow and Warsaw have agreed to set up a group to design a monument that will be erected at the site of the plane crash that killed Polish President Lech Kaczynski and 95 others.
Experts split over reasons behind Minsk blast
Following Monday`s tragedy in Minsk metro, RT spoke to several political experts, and all of them were uncertain about the exact reasons behind the terrorist attack.
US parents keep abusing Russian foster children
In the past 10 years, dozens of Russian children have been neglected, while at least 17 have died in the care of their adoptive American parents. A new agreement regulating the process between the two countries may be signed as soon as May.
Secret US prisons in Afghanistan revealed
US officials have acknowledged the existence of secret military-run prisons across Afghanistan where suspected terrorists are held and interrogated without charges, for weeks or months on end.
France uncovers its citizens
A new law came into effect in France, banning women from wearing full-face veils in public. The law produced quite a controversial effect and risks igniting social tension in the country.
AIDS charities are to benefit from Elizabeth Taylor`s death
The Hollywood star passed away from congestive heart failure at the age of 79 on 23.03.11 and although the details of her will have not yet been made public, a number of charities including the Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation and amfAR are set to receive proceeds from the sale of her jewellery.
Portugal fights for scraps of credibility, US plans indefinite debt
An option of last resort - that`s how Portugal’s Prime Minister has described the country`s request for a financial bail-out from the EU.
Another strong quake rocks Japan
A 7.4 earthquake has struck off Japan, and a tsunami alert was declared, although it has since been lifted, in the north-east where the crippled Fukushima-1 is located.
Russia passes more evidence on Kaczynski plane crash
Moscow gave new documents to Warsaw on the investigation of the Polish presidential plane crash last April that killed President Lech Kaczynski, the first lady, and most of the country`s political elite en route to memorial events in western Russia.
Russia won`t participate in military operations in North Africa
President Dmitry Medvedev has confirmed that Russia will not take part in military operations to settle the situation in Northern Africa.
New fears of explosion at Fukushima plant
There`s renewed fear of an explosion at the No.1 reactor of the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant, as hydrogen pressure is building up. It may mean the reactor`s core is damaged.
Japanese artist makes a change
From Raphael to William Blake, from Caravaggio to Klimt, a cutting-edge Japanese artist, Kimiko Yoshida, will show off her unconventional outlook at some of the greatest painters of all time with art aficionados at the RuArts gallery in Moscow.
Finnish priest persecuted for speaking out against terrorists
Russia`s number one outlaw Chechen terrorist Doku Umarov is also high-up on the international most-wanted list. But it seems one of Russia`s neighbors isn`t interested in helping bring him to justice.
Immeasurable levels of radiation reported at Fukushima plant
Japan keeps on discharging slightly radioactive water into the ocean, with 3,430 tons dumped by mid-Tuesday, while even more highly contaminated water inside the plant is exposing the workers to reportedly immeasurable levels of radiation.
Frustration with government grows among Britons
The British Prime Minister announced that the UK will increase the number of Tornado jets deployed to Libya, bringing the total to 12.
Violence rages in Yemen as America focuses on Libya
Violence in the Arab world continued to escalate, as thousands of protesters in Yemen took to the streets demanding the resignation of President Ali Abdullah Saleh.
Vienna marks 50 years since Gagarin`s flight
An exhibition celebrating the 50th anniversary of Yury Gagarin`s historic first flight into space has opened in the Austrian capital.
Russian pilot faces trial in US despite Moscow’s protests
Russian pilot Konstantin Yaroshenko is facing trial on Monday in New York for alleged international drug trafficking. He was arrested by US officials last year and has been kept in jail ever since.
Sweden heading from neutrality to NATO
Eight Swedish fighter jets will be used to enforce the no-fly zone over Libya, despite the fact Sweden is not a member of NATO, prompting numerous protests and discontent among the population.
US shutdown could cause new recession
Experts predict that if the US government is forced to shutdown the US economic recovery would be devastated a second recession as Americans lose confidence.
Libyan rebels retreat, forge new plan
After their lightning advance, rebel forces have been stopped and pushed back from the city of Sirt. Reports say they might use the home town of Gaddafi as a springboard for their march on Tripoli, or bypass it.
Obama: We have stopped Gaddafi`s deadly advance
Ten days after the US began missile strikes in Libya, US President Barack Obama has addressed his nation, following calls from a war-weary public to clarify America`s role in the military mission in Libya.
World decides Libyan future in London
While the air strikes over Libya continue, prominent diplomats are gathering in London to decide on the future of Libya. Rebels, unlike the Libyan government, will have a chance to define what kind of future they are working towards.
Melted fuel rods cause radiation spike at Japan
The extremely high level of radiation in water flooding the basement of reactor 2 at Japan`s crippled Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant is due to a partial meltdown of the reactor core, top government spokesman Yukio Edano said on Monday.
Libyan rebels claim to have seized Gaddafi`s hometown Sirte
Libyan rebels claimed on Monday to have captured the town of Sirte, the home of embattled Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi, according to media reports.