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Mon, 8 Feb 2010 15:32:00 GMT

Russian oligarch Boris Berezovsky sues over Alexander Litvinenko poison link

Russian oligarch Boris Berezovsky today sued over a 'savage libel' that he was behind the terrible murder of Alexander Litvinenko by radioactive poisoning. The businessman has brought an action at London's High Court over an April 2007 broadcast about
Mon, 8 Feb 2010 15:32:00 GMT

Standing up for national interests Russias new Military Doctrine

Russian Security Council Secretary Nikolay Patrushev talked to RT about Russia's new Military Doctrine, national security, and strategic priorities. Today, on February 5, President Medvedev approved the Military Doctrine. First of all, I would like to
Mon, 8 Feb 2010 15:31:00 GMT

Preparations for Olympic games in Russia not meeting environmental standards - WWF

Source: WWF International Despite a recent visit by the United Nations Environment Programme, preparations for the 2014 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games in Sochi, Russia are failing to meet proper environmental standards, according to WWF. On Jan.
Mon, 8 Feb 2010 15:30:00 GMT

-Tone sharpens between US and Russia ahead of security talks

SPA -- Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov responded sharply today to USØ¢ objections over its proposed Euro-Atlantic security pact, ahead of this weekend's international security conference in Munich, dpa reported. USØ¢ Secretary of State Hillary
Mon, 8 Feb 2010 15:30:00 GMT

Iceberg Threatens Dam in Russia

add comment () Russia’s largest hydro-electric plant where 75 people were killed in a disaster last year is facing a second possible catastrophe. The wintry conditions have led to a huge iceberg forming at the Sayano-Shushenskaya dam in Siberia. The ice
Mon, 8 Feb 2010 15:29:00 GMT

Yanukovich, monitors, press Ukraine PM to concede

KIEV (Reuters) Ukrainian opposition leader Viktor Yanukovich pressed rival Yulia Tymoshenko to concede defeat on Monday after a narrow victory in a presidential election that could tilt the ex-Soviet state back toward Moscow. Adding to pressure on the
Mon, 8 Feb 2010 15:27:00 GMT

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Mon, 8 Feb 2010 15:27:00 GMT

Whats on the table? Hamas in Moscow

For the first time since 2007 the political leader of Hamas is in Moscow for talks on how to unite Palestinians and resume talks with Israel. The talks come just two weeks after Fatah leader Mahmoud Abbas visited Russia. The two factions split in 2006
Mon, 8 Feb 2010 15:27:00 GMT

Eat pancakes, forgive sins

The traditional Russian festival of Maslenitsa, which is dedicated to the end of winter and the beginning of spring, is being celebrated in the country. Synonymous with pre-Lent merrymaking is the iconic little Russian pancake: the blini. So for Russians
Mon, 8 Feb 2010 15:25:00 GMT

Russia Imported 3.64 Million Tons Of Steel In 2009 Down... (DJ)

Russia Imported 3.64 Million Tons Of Steel In 2009 Down 39% On Year MOSCOW -(Dow Jones)- Russia imported 3.64 million metric tons of steel in 2009, 30.8% less than in 2008, the federal customs service reported Monday. The steel imported in 2009 was worth
Mon, 8 Feb 2010 15:24:00 GMT

Kazakh Mınıster Warns of Fuel Defıcıt Over Lack of Russıan Oıl Supplıes

add comment () Kazakhstan faces dwindling fuel stocks over suspended Russian oil supplies, the Central Asian country's energy minister warned on Friday. Sauat Mynbayev described the situation as 'completely unexpected' and said all necessary measure
Mon, 8 Feb 2010 15:24:00 GMT

Iran Launches Drone Production Lines

TEHRAN, Iran --- Iran has launched two production lines to build unmanned aircraft with surveillance and attack capabilities, the defense minister announced Monday. It also announced that Iran would soon deploy a missile air defense system more powerful
Mon, 8 Feb 2010 15:24:00 GMT

Fed Cup: Russia outplay Serbia in 5-match thriller

Russia's goal of a third fed cup triumph in four years remains on track after a tough opening round clash with Serbia. Shamil Tarpishchev's team edged the hosts 3-2 overall. Jelena Jankovic gave the homeside a 2-1 lead on Sunday after a three-set win
Mon, 8 Feb 2010 15:21:00 GMT

Tone Sharpens Between US and Russia Ahead of Security Talks Eds: Munich Security Conference Runs February 5-7

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov responded sharply on Friday to US objections over its proposed Euro-Atlantic security pact, ahead of this weekend's international security conference in Munich, DPA reported. US Secretary of State Hillary Rodham
Mon, 8 Feb 2010 15:20:00 GMT

Russian President Approves New Military Doctrine

add comment () Russian President Dmitry Medvedev has approved the country's new military doctrine which allows preventive nuclear strikes against potential aggressors. 'The president informed the members of Russia's Security Council on Friday that he has
Mon, 8 Feb 2010 15:19:00 GMT

Russia's Lavrov to Visit Germany for Security Talks

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov will arrive in Germany on Friday on a visit that will see talks with his German counterpart and participation in a security conference in Munich. Lavrov and Guido Westerwelle will meet in Berlin on Friday to discuss
Mon, 8 Feb 2010 15:19:00 GMT

Five Russian Soldiers Killed, Six Ä°njured in Chechnya Operation

add comment () Five soldiers have been killed and six injured in clashes with militants in Russia's troubled southern republic of Chechnya, a police source said on Friday. The fighting occurred during a special operation in the North Caucasus republic's
Mon, 8 Feb 2010 15:19:00 GMT

Russia's Lavrov to Make Official Visit to Latin America

add comment () Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov will pay his first official visit to Nicaragua and Guatemala next week during his Latin American tour which also includes Cuba and Mexico. Foreign Ministry spokesman Andrei Nesterenko told a news
Mon, 8 Feb 2010 15:19:00 GMT

Hamas' Top Leader Visits Moscow

The leader of the Palestinian militant group Hamas is visiting Moscow as Russia seeks to expand its role in Middle East peacemaking. The Russian Foreign Ministry issued no information about Monday's meeting between Khaled Mashaal and Russian Foreign
Mon, 8 Feb 2010 15:17:00 GMT

Yanukovich, monitors, press Ukraine PM to concede

By Pavel Polityuk and Richard Balmforth KIEV (Reuters) - Ukrainian opposition leader Viktor Yanukovich pressed rival Yulia Tymoshenko to concede defeat on Monday after a narrow victory in a presidential election that could tilt the ex-Soviet state back
Mon, 8 Feb 2010 15:16:00 GMT

Volga Gas plc - Financial Analysis Review

Summary Volga Gas plc (Volga) is an oil and gas exploration and production company. It has complete interest in two Russian companies, Pre-Caspian Gas Company (''PGK'') and Gasnefteservice (''GNS'') which hold four licenses to explore for and produce oil
Mon, 8 Feb 2010 15:16:00 GMT

Morning Brief: Yanukovych Wins Ukraine Election

Yanukovych Wins Ukraine Election Top Story: Viktor Yanukovych has appeared to beat his rival, Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko, in Ukraine's run-off presidential election held this weekend. His lead is now just 2.4 points, with 96 percent of votes
Mon, 8 Feb 2010 15:13:00 GMT

Microsoft: Pirated software still in Russian shops

One-quarter of Russian software outlets sell bootleg Microsoft programs, the company said Monday as it published the results of a survey intended to elbow authorities into taking more action. Russia is a notoriously lucrative market for unlicensed
Mon, 8 Feb 2010 15:13:00 GMT

Werewolf: How a parlour game became a tech phenomenon

O'Reilly Media is the biggest name in tech publishing, and the men gathered round its boardroom table this July morning in 2008 are typical of the mavens who frequent its Sebastopol, California, HQ. Here is Brian Fitzpatrick, head of engineering at
Mon, 8 Feb 2010 15:13:00 GMT

Moscow: Ice-skate champs ditch Aboriginal routine

A TOP Russian skating pair whose 'Aboriginal' ice dance routine hurt feelings in Australia have decided to ditch their costumes for the Vancouver Olympics. Oxana Domnina and Maxim Shabalin, Russian world champion ice dancers considered favourites at next
Mon, 8 Feb 2010 15:12:00 GMT

Iran launches production lines for unmanned planes

TEHRAN, Iran - Iran has launched two production lines to build unmanned aircraft with surveillance and attack capabilities, the defense minister announced Monday. It also announced that Iran would soon deploy a missile air defense system more powerful
Mon, 8 Feb 2010 15:12:00 GMT

Moscow: Ice-skate champs ditch Aboriginal routine

A TOP Russian skating pair whose 'Aboriginal' ice dance routine hurt feelings in Australia have decided to ditch their costumes for the Vancouver Olympics. Oxana Domnina and Maxim Shabalin, Russian world champion ice dancers considered favourites at next
Mon, 8 Feb 2010 15:11:00 GMT

Yanukovich, monitors, press Ukraine PM to concede (Reuters)

KIEV (Reuters) Ukrainian opposition leader Viktor Yanukovich pressed rival Yulia Tymoshenko to concede defeat on Monday after a narrow victory in a presidential election that could tilt the ex-Soviet state back toward Moscow. Adding to pressure on the
Mon, 8 Feb 2010 15:11:00 GMT

Hamas hopes for contacts with Russia on Mideast peace efforts

Increases the bookmark twitter facebook digg Google Windowslive Delicious buzz friendfeed Linkedin diigo reddit stumbleupon Hamas hopes to continue working with Russia on Middle East peace, the group's senior foreign affairs official said here on
Mon, 8 Feb 2010 15:09:00 GMT

Irans Nuclear Move Prompts New Calls for Sanctions

President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad of Iran spoke on Monday in Tehran. PARIS - Officials from the United States, France and Russia called Monday for stronger measures against Tehran after Iran told the United Nations nuclear watchdog agency that it would begin
Mon, 8 Feb 2010 15:08:00 GMT