Ukraine president blames PM for `raw deal` with Russia
KIEV, February 9 (RIA Novosti) - The Ukrainian officials who signed a "prejudicial" gas deal with Russia will be held to account, the Ukrainian president said on Monday.
Japanese car giant Nissan to slash 20,000 jobs over crisis
TOKYO, February 9 (RIA Novosti) - Nissan Motor Company, one of the world`s leading carmakers, announced on Monday it would slash 20,000 jobs or about 8.5% of its workforce worldwide to weather the global economic crisis.
Moldavian expert: Ukraine cannot be a guarantor in the Transdnestr conflict settlement any longer
"The gas crisis, which endangered physical survival of people not only in the closest Ukrainian neighbor countries, Moldavia and Transdnestr, but also in many European countries, has finally corroborated what was obvious and well known: Ukraine is inconsistent as a state," Moldavian historian and political scientist Oles Stan said to a REGNUM correspondent during an interview on January 13.
New Orleans largely spared by Hurricane Gustav
New Orleans evacuees scattered across the country were anxious to return home after their city was largely spared by Hurricane Gustav, but Mayor Ray Nagin warned they may have to wait in shelters and motels a few days longer.
Euro strikes six-month dollar low
The euro on Monday fell below 1.45 dollars for the first time since February as the market anticipated lower interest rates in the eurozone, with inflation concerns easing amid tumbling oil prices.
Jude Law promotes peace in Afghanistan
Together with director Jeremy Gilley, the Oscar-nominated Law has returned to Afghanistan to help maintain momentum for Peace Day - an annual day on Sept. 21 urging a global cease-fire and nonviolence.
Russia says US may have sent weapons to Georgia
Russia warned the West on Monday against supporting Georgia`s leadership, suggesting that the United States carried weapons as well as aid to the ex-Soviet republic and calling for an arms embargo until the Georgian government falls.
Bush presses Russia on question with Georgia regions
The White House on Monday pressed Russia not to recognize Georgia`s rebel areas and said Vice President Dick Cheney, an staunch critic of Moscow, would visit the region to show U.S. support for former Soviet states.
Fourth child on the way for Charlie Sheen
Make that "Two and a Half Men," three daughters and a baby on the way for Charlie Sheen. The actor is expecting a child with wife Brooke Mueller, Sheen announced Monday in a statement.
Russia says opposes deadlines for Iran response
Russia said on Thursday it opposed any artificial deadlines being issued to Iran to force it to respond to incentives from world powers on suspending its nuclear activities.
Castro: Cuba owes no apology to US over Russian bombers
Fidel Castro said Havana owed no apologies to Washington over reports that Russia might start flying long-range bombers to Cuba, and warned that his country "had nerves of steel in times of genocide".
Venezuela denies report of Russian base
Venezuela`s government denied on Wednesday that President Hugo Chavez invited Russia to open a military base in his country, disputing a report by Russia`s Interfax saying that Russian troops were welcome in the South American nation.
North Korean nuclear talks lead to agreement
Negotiators from six nations agreed Saturday on steps to verify North Korea`s nuclear disarmament, opening the final phase in tortuous efforts to rid the North of nuclear weapons.
Russia says Zimbabwe sanctions would be `dangerous precedent`
United Nations approval for sanctions on Zimbabwe would have been a "dangerous precedent" for interference in countries` internal affairs, Russia said on Saturday, explaining its sanctions veto.
Russian oil slows to Czechs after accord with US
Russia has reduced its oil shipments to the Czech Republic without providing an explanation, the Industry and Trade Ministry announced Friday.
Russia accuses British official of spying
A British diplomat has been accused of spying by Russian authorities, a spokeswoman for the Foreign and Commonwealth Office told AFP on Friday.
Russia rebuffs U.S. over Georgia mediation
Russia will reject a call by the United States for international mediators to take a bigger role in defusing a row with Georgia, Interfax news agency quoted a Russian diplomatic source as saying on Friday.
Rice: Russia should not worsen tension in Georgia
Russia should help resolve tension over Georgia`s rebel regions instead of contributing to it, Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice said on Thursday, and she urged an end to violence there.
Bertha becomes 1st hurricane of Atlantic season
Tropical storm Bertha has strengthened to become the first hurricane of the Atlantic season.
Oil falls below $144 with dollar strengthening
The price for a barrel of oil shed more $2 Monday with the dollar gaining strength, but traders watched for a further weakening of the greenback and renewed Mideast tensions.
Tycoon to turn Bruce Lee`s last home into museum
The billionaire owner of Bruce Lee`s final home hopes to build a museum to the martial arts legend, giving in to public calls to prevent the sale of the luxury house in a northern Hong Kong suburb for millions of dollars.
Russia: Threatening Iran could hurt nuclear talks
Russia`s U.N. envoy said on Friday that threatening Iran with military action over its nuclear program could undermine newfound momentum in the drive by six world powers to resolve the standoff with Tehran.
Twins born six weeks apart in India
Twins born in eastern India almost six weeks apart and of the opposite sex are doing well despite low birth weights, doctors said, according to a report Sunday.
Georgia conflict haunts Russia`s Olympic dream
The pretty spot where Russia will host the opening ceremony of the 2014 Winter Olympics is on the Black Sea, framed by the Caucasus mountains. It is also just a 15-minute drive from a potential war zone.
U.S. delegation visits Abkhazia
A U.S. delegation from a NATO group has arrived in Abkhazia on a two-day visit to try and restart talks between the breakaway region and Georgia, broken off in 2006, Abkhazia`s Foreign Ministry said Monday.