Irina Timofeeva became a winner of semi-marathon in India
Russian athlete Irina Timofeeva won semi-marathon competition in India.
St. Petersburg "Yavara-Neva" won European judo cup
Competition for European judo cup came to the end in Tallinn on Saturday, October, 15.
Trains never moved so high
China advertised finishing of great building of railway to Tibet. Chinese engineers asseverate that they held a new world record. Railing was built at an altitude of more than 5000 meters. There is no land where trains move so high. Several hundreds of kilometer of railing were built in conditions of permafrost. At the most difficult phases workers had to breathe with the help of oxygen bombs.
Thousands of hen died of birds` flu
Bodies of thousands of hen were found on poultry farm in the east of Turkey
USA to lead Uzbekistan revolution
Yesterday ended tour of USA general secretary Condoleezza Rice over Middle Asian countries. She visited Kyrgyz, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan and Afghanistan with a goal to strengthen USA influence in this rich in energy resources and strategically important region of Middle Asia.
Russian and Indian ministers of Defense saved by miracle during Indian military exercises
Two incidents occurred during active stage of land exercises "Indra-2005". During ejection of landing platform with mortar complexes from Indian airplane An-32, one platform landed several meters away from observation area where were Russian and Indian ministers of Defense Sergey Ivanov and Pranab Mukherji. There were no victims.
Russian cinema festival "Russian perspective" in Israel
On Saturday evening started first festival of modern Russian cinema "Russian perspective" in Israel.
19 people died in India because of downpour
Downpours in Indian state Andhra-Pradesh in seaside region of Bengal bay caused death of 19 people.
USA forbids Spain to sell airplanes
USA, perhaps, will forbid Spain to sell airplanes C-295, which are made using American material and technology, to Venezuela.
Terrorists couldn`t prevent Iraq referendum
In Iraq ended referendum on new state constitution project. All 6000 Iraq election centers were closed at 17:00 by local time.
Earthquake in Pakistan valued at 1/20 of "Catherine"
The price of reconstruction works in Pakistan after destructive earthquake, which occurred in country on October 8 of current year, amounted to about 5 milliards dollars.
Trolleybuses for the blind in Vilnius
Trolleybuses equipped with loud-speakers for the blind appeared on Vilnius streets. Special equipment informs about number and route of that trolleybus.
Policemen criticized severely a victim of a traffic accident
A woman who had been ridden down on a road was rebuked by a policeman for using a word "fat" while describing a woman-motorist that escaped after the accident.
Iranian woman sentenced to death
In Iran woman sentenced for unfaithfulness to death through stone throwing.
Monument to Fascists reopened in Estonia
In Lagedi village near Tallinn on territory of Struggle for Estonia Liberation Museum was reopened monument to Estonians who carried war on the side of fascist Germany.
Communists spoilt celebration of UNA anniversary
On Independence square in Kiev occurred conflict between political parties: representatives of Ukrainian Communist, Progressive socialist parties and Ukrainian Nationalists Association (UNA).
Bird flu in Rumania
Rumanian authorities reported that virus of bird flu H5N1 found in the country.
Patients relax at dentist
The German company Olympus invented the new equipment for those who are scared to visit dentist.
Three-storyed house collapsed
The tragic accident happened in Spain in October 15.
Mobile phones feel their owners by gait
In Finland scientists invented the new cell-phone which can identify the owner by walk and block the use of other people.
Chinese women in space
Chinese government intends to send women in the space.
Soda with flavor "Rotten strawberry"
On the eve of Halloween the company Jones Soda produced soda with four new flavors: "Sweet corn", "Rotten strawberry", "Awful berries", "Apple of Carmelites".
After New Year Ukrainians do not have cigarettes
On September 22, 2005 the Ukrainian Government passed the law "Warnings of tobacco goods bad influence on health".
In Chechnya granade exploded
In Chechnya near the Government Council a grenade exploded.
American house built in two hours
American company "Trinity Industries" introduced the new project "The house in two hours".