Russia wants explanation from U.S. on spy scandal - Lavrov
Russia wants an explanation from the United States over the arrest of a group of suspected Russian spies, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Tuesday.
Russia proposes hosting G20 summit in 2013
Russia has proposed hosting the G20 summit in 2013 and the decision will be made this fall, a top Russian presidential aide said.
Russia`s Medvedev says G8 has future, too early to scrap
Russian President Dmitry Medvedev believes the G8 still has a future and is too early "to scrap."
G20 leaders agree on steps to ensure sustainable global growth
The leaders of major economies that gathered in Toronto, Canada, for a G20 summit on Saturday and Sunday, agreed on the next steps to create sustainable and balanced growth and to reform and strengthen financial systems.
Rooftop park with casino opens at Singapore hotel
A rooftop park, occupying an area of 12,400 square meters and featuring 250 tree species and 650 flower varieties, opened June 24 at Singapore`s Marina Bay Sands hotel. The centerpiece of the park is a Vegas-style casino built in partnership with Las Vegas Sands Corporation.
Russia continues humanitarian aid deliveries to Kyrgyzstan
Russia is sending two more cargo planes with medical supplies and humanitarian aid to help Kyrgyzstan overcome the current economic and political crisis in the country.
Russian Internet media to be forced to censor reader comments
Russia`s Supreme Court ruled on Tuesday that Internet media outlets which refuse to remove reader comments when requested to do so by the federal media watchdog will be prosecuted.
Russia to adapt higher education facilities for the disabled
Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin believes that each federal region should have a university or institution adapted to the needs of handicapped individuals wishing to receive a higher education.
Medvedev becomes first iPhone 4 owner in Russia
Russian President Dmitry Medvedev became the first Russian to get the brand new iPhone 4, which are to go on sale on Thursday.
Official death toll in Kyrgyz ethnic violence rises to 258
The official death toll in the southern Kyrgyz interethnic clashes has risen to 258 people, the AKIpress agency said on Thursday citing the republic`s health ministry.
Belarus paid in full for Russian gas, Gazprom
Russia`s state-run gas monopoly Gazprom has received payment for supplies to Belarus in full and resumed full deliveries to Minsk, Russian President Dmitry Medvedev`s spokeswoman Natalya Timakova said on Thursday.
Somali Islamists kill two for watching World Cup
Somali militants killed two soccer fans whom they caught watching a 2010 FIFA World Cup game, the International Sports Press Association (AIPS) said on its website.
First project approved for Russian `Silicon Valley`
The first innovation project for Russia`s new high-tech research hub near Moscow has been approved by Skolkovo`s modernization committee, a Russian business daily quoted a presidential aide as saying on Tuesday.
Kyrgyzstan`s interethnic clashes death toll rises to 138
The death toll in Kyrgyzstan`s interethnic clashes has risen to 138, the AKIpress news agency reported late on Monday citing data from the country`s Health Ministry.
Over 2,200 evacuated from south Kyrgyzstan
More than 2,200 people have been evacuated from southern Kyrgyzstan, where ethnic violence has killed at least 170 people, Kyrgyz 24.kg news agency cited the head of the civil aviation agency as saying on Tuesday.
Russia not to abolish visas for EU citizens unilaterally
Moscow will not introduce a visa-free travel regime for EU citizens before the EU is ready to abolish visas for Russians, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said.
New Japanese PM set to improve relations with Russia
Newly elected Japanese Prime-Minister Naoto Kan pledged on Friday to improve economic and political ties with Russia as well as settle territorial disputes.
Hilton to open five new hotels in Russia
Hotel chain Hilton Worldwide has signed an agreement to open five new hotels in Russia by 2014, Hilton`s Russia and CIS Business Director Vladimir Ilyichev said at the Adam Smith Insitute "Real Estate in Russia" summit on Wednesday.
British Airways employees go on five-day strike
Cabin crews of U.K.`s largest air carrier, British Airways (BA), will go on another five-day strike on Sunday.
At least 30 people burnt to death in bus accident in south India
At least 30 people were burnt alive to death and 28 others were injured after the bus they were traveling collided with a diesel oil tanker in south India, Times Now TV channel reported on Sunday.
Sharapova ousted from French Open
Russia`s Maria Sharapova failed to reach the fourth round of the French Open on Sunday, falling to four-time champion Justine Henin.
Saakashvili ally leading Tbilisi mayor election
Exit polls from Sunday`s mayoral election in Georgia`s capital showed a lead for the incumbent mayor, a staunch supporter of Georgian President Mikheil Saakashvili, Georgian television channels reported.
Russia, U.S. to create first joint satellite navigation venture
The Russian Space Systems corporation and the U.S. Trimble Navigation Group have signed an agreement to create a joint satellite navigation venture in Russia, the Russian company has said.
De-jure Empress Dowager of Russia dies at 95
The Dowager Grand Duchess of Russia died early on Monday at the age of 95, the Ekho Moskvy radio station reported citing a spokesman for the Romanov house.
Russia wants to create 10-year cooperation plan with Ukraine
Russian president Dmitry Medvedev said on Monday he hoped Russia and Ukraine would draw up a cooperation plan for the next ten years.