Norway wins the 54th Eurovision Song Contest
Norway won the 54th Eurovision Song Contest early Sunday in Moscow, when singer Alexander Rybak beat 24 other contestants with his song Fairytale.
Chechen leader cancels amnesty for militants after Grozny blast
The president of the volatile Russian republic of Chechnya said he was canceling amnesty for militants following a suicide attack in the capital that killed two police officers earlier on Friday.
U.S. financial reform to be unveiled despite clashes
The Obama administration`s plan to reshape the opaque world of derivatives trading, unveiled on Wednesday, is only a preview of sweeping financial reform proposals that may be announced as soon as next week.
World’s largest high tech giants unite to create revolutionary wireless technology
World’s largest high tech companies - Intel, Samsung, Microsoft and Panasonic - announced the creation of the alliance to set up a new wireless technology to transfer data at the speed of 1 gigabit per second and higher, CyberSecurity.ru website said. The tech giants will use the 60-gigahertz frequency range for the new technology.
It may take Chrysler up to 2 years to go bankrupt
Chrysler`s bankruptcy may take as long as two years, instead of the two months that President Barack Obama suggested as a target, Bloomberg said, citing an administration official.
Yulia Tymoshenko`s new hairstyle prompts major political changes in Ukraine
Yulia Tymoshenko, the Prime Minister of Ukraine, also known as the "Orange Princess," created a furore on Wednesday. Tymoshenko appeared at a governmental meeting with a new hairstyle. She removed her trademark braid for which she was recognized all over the world.
Bird flu virus contracted by 4-year-old Egyptian boy
A 4-year-old Egyptian boy has contracted the bird flu virus, bringing the number of human avian flu cases in the country to 70, a deputy health minister said on Thursday.
Heavy rain affects over 2 mln people in eastern China
Heavy rains have caused chaos in China`s eastern province of Shandong with about 2.4 million people affected by high winds and storms, local media said on Tuesday.
Thailand, Cuba report first swine flu infection
Thailand and Cuba have joined the list of 30 countries that have reported cases of human A/H1N1 infection, local media said on Tuesday.
Nicaragua plans to buy Russian combat aircraft, helicopters
Nicaragua intends to buy Russian aircraft and helicopters for its armed forces, regional media quoted the country`s top military official as saying on Friday.
Chrysler dissenters say they have "quiet" support
The small group of Chrysler LLC lenders that balked at the Obama administration`s plan to sell the automaker will continue with its efforts opposing the deal, despite being starkly reduced in number this week, the group`s lawyer said on Thursday.
Major states of the East to recover from crisis first
The world community has been eagerly devouring the good news for the past few days. The news comes from the East. First of all, China gives us hope that the crisis is going to end. Analysts speak about the inspiring perspectives of all BRIC countries (Brazil, Russia, India, China). Experts say that the countries have no debt burden, which is obviously their main advantage. Nevertheless, despite the market growth, the real conditions of the Russian economy are far from being favorable.
NATO airstrike kills 100 civilians in west Afghanistan - police
Around 100 civilians died and several others were wounded in a recent NATO air strike in the western Afghan province of Farah, the local police chief told reporters on Wednesday.
St. George ribbons handed to Soviet WWII heroes in New York
During a campaign at the United Nations headquarters in New York, St. George ribbons have been handed to more than 50 veterans who fought for the Soviet Union in World War II.
Over 25 dead, 8 missing after Philippine typhoon
A total of 27 people have died and another 8 are missing following a typhoon that hit the northeast Philippines on May 2, regional media said on Wednesday.
Barneys aiming to close 2 stores: report
As the impact of the global recession weighs in on wealthy Americans, high-end retailer Barneys New York Inc aims to close two of its seven department stores, the Wall Street Journal said, citing people familiar with the matter.
Briton wins "best job in the world" on Australia island
A British charity fundraiser won the "best job in the world" Wednesday -- caretaker of an Australian tropical island -- after an innovative marketing campaign that highlighted the power of social media.
New flu kills 2nd person in U.S., spreads globally
A Texas woman with the new H1N1 flu died earlier this week, state health officials said, the second death outside of Mexico, where the epidemic appeared to be waning.
Judge approves bidding procedures for Chrysler
A U.S. bankruptcy judge approved bidding procedures for the rapid sale of most of Chrysler`s assets, over objections from a group of lenders who called the accelerated timetable an "absurdity."
Japan to grant Russia extra $40 mln for submarine disposal
Japan is to allocate Russia an extra 4 billion yen ($40 million) to dismantle decommissioned Russian nuclear submarines in the Far East, Japanese media reported on Tuesday.
Turkish police detain 8 in killing of 45 wedding guests
Turkish police detained eight suspects on Tuesday in the shooting of 45 people dead at a wedding celebration in southeastern Turkey, Interior Minister Besir Atalay said.
Moscow spends some $6 million on Eurovision
Moscow has spent some 200 million rubles ($6 million) on organizing the Eurovision Song Contest to be held in the capital May 10-16, Deputy Mayor Valery Vinogradov told journalists on Thursday.
Britney Spears circus to hit Moscow, St. Petersburg in July
U.S. pop star Britney Spears will perform in July for the first time in Russia at venues in Moscow and St. Petersburg as part of her Circus 2009 world tour, her official website said.
Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi`s wife has decided to file for divorce
Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi`s wife has decided to file for divorce, Italian media reported on Sunday.