Ukrainian cab drivers threatening with new protest actions
KIEV, November 4 - Ukrainian cab drivers, who held protest actions in all major cities Thursday, have warned a new strike will be forthcoming if the authorities ignore their demands.
Madonna turns into genuine transvestite
Madonna, in her first live TV performance since a riding accident, launched the show by emerging from a giant disco ball.
Bees attack dozens of Baltimore schoolchildren
NEW YORK - Dozens of children at a Baltimore-area elementary school were stung by bees after stumbling upon them during a science lesson on Thursday, fire department officials said.
Man glued to toilet seat, sues store
A Colorado man who had a panic attack when he found he was glued to a toilet seat in a Home Depot restroom has sued the home improvement giant for negligence, saying staff ignored his plight.
Japan expresses protest to Russia over fishermen detention
TOKYO, November 4 -- Japan`s government has expressed protest to Russia in connection with the detention of Japanese fishermen by Russian border guards for illegal fishing near Kunashir Island, a part of the South Kuriles called by Japan "its northern territories".
Senior MP nominated for Georgian refugee minister
TBILISI, November 4 - The head of the agriculture committee of the Georgian parliament has been nominated for the post of the refugee minister, after the former minister resigned Friday.
Russian writer Ivan Bunin equals Leo Tolstoy
Ivan Bunin cursed the Soviets with a vehemence that even other emigres found excessive. But in his short stories, he confronted history on a human level.
Georgian refugee minister resigns
TBILISI, November 4 - Georgian Minister for Refugees Eteri Astemirova has tendered resignation, the ministry said Friday.
Moldova takes precautions to prevent local bird flu cases
CHISINAU, November 4 - Moldova`s government is following the spread of bird flu, Prime Minister Vasile Tarlev said, meeting with ambassadors, EU, U.S., and UN officials, and members of international donor organizations Friday.
Russian FM to visit Kosovo ahead of `decisive` talks
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov will visit Kosovo next week, ahead of UN-backed negotiations this month on the future status of the breakaway province.
Bolton Wanderers (1) 1 Zenit St Petersburg (0) 0
Bolton moved within sight of a place in the last 32 of the Uefa Cup after a surviving a serious test of their character and stamina last night. Zenit St Petersburg can consider themselves unfortunate losers of a Group H tie which was concluded in almost waterlogged conditions.
Russian collector pays $1.1 million for rare Nicolo Paganini violin
The new acquisition has become the 15th item in the man`s priceless collection
Mittal Steel managers meet Kryvorizhstal workers
KIEV, November 4 - Managers of Germany`s Mittal Steel company that recently won an auction for Kryvorizhstal, have visited the Ukrainian steel giant and met with its workers, the German company said Friday.
Armenia to allocate $190,000-plus to build spent nuclear fuel storage
YEREVAN, November 4 - The Armenian government said Friday it had allowed the energy ministry to spend over $190,000 to build a new dry storage of spent nuclear fuel.
Foreigners have good sex and leave their Russian brides
In Russia thousands of girls dream to get married a foreigner and fly abroad with him. Future brides are ready for anything to fulfill their dream - a fairy-tale with a foreign husband.
House With Bride for Sale for $600,000
DENVER - For $600,000, a 40- to 60-year-old man can buy a house in a trendy Denver neighborhood that comes complete with a bride.
Boys get gunshots, not treats, for Halloween
ROME - Two Italian boys were recovering in hospital on Tuesday after a 70-year-old man shot them with his hunting rifle because he was frightened by their Halloween costumes
Two fossils fused together in sexual union for 65 million years
LUCKNOW, India - This was no one-night stand. Scientists in India say they have discovered two fossils fused together in sexual union for 65 million years
Can Africa overcome hunger?
Why can`t the continent feed itself?
"Russian Rocket" Pavel Bure - new general manager of Olympic ice hockey team
MOSCOW, November 1 - The Russian Olympic Committee (ROC) has appointed NHL star Pavel Bure, known as the "Russian Rocket," general manager of the Russian Olympic ice hockey team, ROC President Leonid Tyagachyov said.
Russian soccer teams set for UEFA Cup group stage
Three Russian clubs are set for the group stage of the UEFA Cup, Europe`s second soccer tournament, on Thursday night.
Russian men`s tennis star Safin bows out of circuit final
MOSCOW, November 3 - Russian men`s tennis star Marat Safin officially announced Thursday that he would not play in the Tennis Masters Cup Shanghai, the multi-million dollar circuit-ending championship, due to a knee injury.
Mother gave birth to child and then killed him.
Kiev, November 3 - on the first floor of the apartment house lodgers found puddle of blood and placentae.
New media "help toddlers learn"
Parents think electronic media can help children under the age of six to learn vital skills, research suggests.
Relations with Russia are Moldova`s main asset - president
MOSCOW, November 3 - Moldovan President Vladimir Voronin said the main results of the talks over the settlement of the Dniester conflict in the expanded 5 + 2 format last week was the parties` consent to send a group of observers to the Dniester region, to see if the upcoming parliamentary election in December will be free and democratic.