Russia`s 2.7% quota in World Bank remains unchanged
Russia`s quota in the World Bank remained at the level of 2.7%, Russian finance minister Alexei Kudrin has said.
Global warming blamed for European air traffic collapse
Global warming, which altered European winds, was partially to blame for flight disruptions in Europe caused by an ash cloud from an Icelandic volcano, the New Scientist has said.
Air China resumes flights to Moscow
The Air China air carrier resumed flights to Moscow on Tuesday, the Russian embassy in Beijing said.
Expo 2010 in Shanghai holds practice runs
The World Expo 2010 fair in Shanghai has begun holding practice runs, local media said on Tuesday.
Moscow Region to use Finland`s experience
The lawmakers of the Moscow Region parliament intend to boost cooperation with Finland in energy and in particular use the country`s experience in electric power.
Airports in South Europe continue air traffic delays
Airports in Southern Europe on Monday continued canceling flights due to the volcanic eruption in Iceland.
Wave of new violence erupts in Kyrgyz capital
A new wave of riots erupted in the capital of the ex-Soviet Central Asian republic of Kyrgyzstan when some 2,000 people armed with sticks, stones and torches hit the streets of Bishkek on Monday.
Icelandic volcano leaves Russian tourists stranded in China
Chinese tourist companies are trying to accommodate some 300 Russian tourists stranded in Beijing by air traffic disruption, the Russian embassy in Beijing said on Monday.
London to send warships to rescue stranded Britons
The British government will send three Royal Navy warships to bring home Britons stranded overseas by disruption to flights caused by the eruption of a volcano in Iceland, Prime Minister Gordon Brown said on Monday.
Death toll in Kyrgyzstan unrest rises to 81
The number of deaths resulting from the unrest in Kyrgyzstan has reached 81, the provisional Health Ministry press secretary said on Sunday.
Obamas to open White House gates for 2010 Easter Egg Roll
The U.S. first couple Barack and Michelle Obama will on Monday open the White House gates for the 2010 Easter Egg Roll event.
Southern Russia overwhelmed with purple snow
The very morning following the widely celebrated Woman`s Day - people in Southern Russia could not believe their eyes when they found purple snow piled on city streets.
Russia signs $1.2 bln contract for jet fighter delivery to Algeria
Russia`s state arms exporter Rosoboronexport has signed two contracts worth $1.2 billion on the deliveries of 16 jet fighters to Algeria and another six fighters to Uganda, the Russian Vedomosti daily reported on Monday.
Make or break year for earth`s species
Rates of extinction are said to be so high, that some have equated the crisis to the challenge posed by climate change. But is it really that dramatic? DW spoke to Achim Steiner, head of the UN Environment Program.
Russia flexes its military muscles with Western airspace violations
An increase in incidents where Russian warplanes have infiltrated the sovereign airspace of EU and NATO countries is causing concern among European defense chiefs. Experts believe the Russian bear is flexing its muscles.
The smallest man in the world
He Pingping from China, who stood just over 74cm (2 feet 5 inches) and was recognized by the Guinness Book of Records as the world?s smallest man, died in Rome at the age of 21. Last week, He PingPing was filming a TV show in Italy when he complained of chest pains. He was admitted to a hospital and died on March 13.
Lithuania gets electric shock after nuclear plant closed
The closure of Lithuania▓s soviet-built Ignalina nuclear power plant last year has devastated the local population and its economy as energy bills have soared.
Chinese media accuse Google of being political tool
China`s state-run news agency Xinhua in an editorial accused Google of being a political tool to "export culture, values and ideas," a day before the world`s largest search engine is expected to announce that it would leave the country.
Russia retains lead in Paralympic medal count on final day
The Russian team won eight Paralympic medals on the final day of the 2010 Paralympic Games in Vancouver, and retained its lead in the overall medal count.
U.S. House supports Obama`s health care reform
After hours of fierce debate, the U.S. House of Representatives approved President Barack Obama`s overhaul health care reform bill in a narrow 219:212 vote on Monday.
Imedi head denies informing officials of fake report beforehand
The head of the Georgian TV channel, which created nationwide panic by a bogus TV news report of a Russian invasion, denied that the country`s top officials were informed about the program beforehand.
Russian skier wins gold in Men`s 20 km Free at 2010 Paralympics
Russia`s skier Kirill Mikhaylov won gold at the 2010 Paralympics in Canada after winning in Cross-Country Skiing, Men`s 20 km Free, Standing.
Hoax report intended to blacken Saakashvili`s rivals - opposition
A Georgian opposition leader said the bogus news report of a Russian invasion, broadcasted on Saturday, was intended to intimidate the opposition and tarnish its image over attempts to repair ties with Moscow.
Sony strikes record deal with Michael Jackson`s heirs
Sony Corp. and Michael Jackson`s heirs have signed a record-breaking deal, the Wall Street Journal said citing sources "familiar with the terms."