New powerful earthquake jolts Chile
A 6.7-magnitude earthquake, the latest in a series of powerful tremors, was registered in western Chile on Tuesday, the U.S. Geological Survey said.
Sarkozy And Carla`s Affairs
RUMOURS that French President Nicolas Sarkozy and First Lady Carla Bruni are BOTH having affairs are gaining momentum in France.
Bulgaria offers best outsourcing quality in E.Europe - report
Bulgaria is among the leading European countries in terms of the cost and quality of the outsourcing services the country offers, according to a report by two international real estate and global management consulting firms.
Estonia urges cooperation with Russia in fighting illegal immigration
Estonian President Toomas Henrik Ilves called on Monday for closer cooperation with Russia in combating illegal immigration to EU countries.
Polish firms fake bankruptcy
Of 700 companies declared bankrupt last year over 600 might have been `frauds,` a Polish daily reported on Monday.
Russian asylum seekers commit suicide in Scotland
Three people who jumped to their deaths from a multi-storey building in Glasgow were identified as a Russian family seeking asylum in the UK, the BBC reported.
Placido Domingo recovering after colon surgery
Famous Spanish tenor Placido Domingo is recovering well after successfully undergoing laparoscopic surgery to remove a malignant polyp in his colon, his representative said.
Large Hadron Collider could "open door to new physics by yearend"
The world`s largest particle accelerator could provide key insights into the makeup of matter and change our view of physics as early as at the end of 2010, the director of the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN) said.
N. Korea vows to build up nuclear arsenal if U.S. threats remain
North Korea said on Tuesday it would boost its nuclear capability in response to what it considers "continuing U.S. military threats and provocations," the Yonhap news agency said, citing the North`s official Korean Central News Agency.
Large Hadron Collider restarts
The world`s most powerful atom smasher has been restarted, the Symmetry magazine reported Sunday.
Thousands celebrate Canada`s victory in men`s Olympic hockey final
Thousands of Canadian fans flooded Vancouver`s streets, celebrating their team`s victory over the U.S. in the final match of the men`s hockey tournament at the 2010 Winter Olympics.
Karadzic genocide trial to resume in Hague on Monday
The trial of former Bosnian Serb leader Radovan Karadzic, accused of war crimes and genocide dating from the 1992-95 Bosnian war, will resume on Monday after a four-month suspension.
Vancouver Olympics over, Sochi picks up baton
The 2010 Winter Olympics were declared closed during a ceremony at BC Place Stadium in downtown Vancouver, and the baton has been passed to Sochi, where the next Winter Games will take place in 2014.
New 5.1-magnitude earthquake hits Chile
A new earthquake measuring 5.1 points on the Richter scale hit the Chilean central Biobio region in the early hours of Monday, the U.S. Geological Survey said.
World High-ranking U.S. officials to visit China in bid to improve ties
High-ranking U.S. officials will pay a visit to China on Tuesday in an attempt to improve relations worsened by President Barack Obama`s meeting with Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama and arms sales to Taiwan.
China could build up nuclear capability to counter U.S. missile shield
China could strengthen its nuclear capability in response to U.S. global missile defense plans, a Russian military expert said on Wednesday.
Russian Natural Gas Exports Will Fail To Meet EU Growing Demand
While the political ramifications of dependence on Russian natural gas are a current topic of debate within the European Union, often the talk fails to address a much larger issue of whether or not the importing of Russia`s natural gas will help to meet the EU`s growing demands.
France expects Russian decision soon on buying Mistral warship
French naval shipbuilder DCNS said on Thursday it expected to receive a final answer from Russia soon on buying a Mistral-class helicopter carrier.
UN death toll in Haiti quake rises to 94
The number of UN personnel killed in the recent quake in Haiti has reached 94, while another eight staff remain unaccounted for, a spokesman for the UN secretary general said on Monday.
Berezovsky`s lawsuit against Russian broadcaster considered in London
London`s High Court on Monday started considering fugitive Russian tycoon Boris Berezovsky`s libel action against a Russian TV broadcaster and an individual.
Woman in Saudi Arabia sues hotel $1.3 mln over mosquito bites
A woman in Saudi Arabia sued a five-star hotel over mosquito bites, a Saudi newspaper reported Monday.
Cuba, Russia agree to mutually recognize diplomas, academic degrees
Russia and Cuba signed on Monday an agreement to reciprocally recognize education diplomas and academic degrees.
IOC president Rogge worried over Russian doping cases
The president of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) expressed concern over doping cases involving Russian athletes.
North Korea repeats calls for denuclearization
North Korean leader Kim Jong Il has reiterated that his country is willing to continue efforts toward the denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula, the Xinhua news agency said Tuesday.