Russia
Turner exhibit opens in Moscow, sponsored by Russian tycoon Usmanov
Submitted by William Kaelin on Mon, 11/17/2008 - 21:20.Works by William Turner, one of Britain's most prized artists, went on display Monday at Moscow's Pushkin Museum, the first time the artists' works have been exhibited in Russia in 33 years.
Georgia claims Russian troops in its territory despite ceasefire
Submitted by William Kaelin on Mon, 11/17/2008 - 21:08.Georgia on Monday renewed a charge that more Russian troops were being deployed in South Ossetia and Abkhazia despite a ceasefire brokered by the European Union following the brief war in August.
EU presidency condemns clashes in south Caucasus
Submitted by William Kaelin on Mon, 11/17/2008 - 21:02.The European Union Council Presidency condemned on Monday in Paris the "increase of clashes in Georgia," expressing its "concern over the security of the international observers."<
Three liberal Russian parties to form new party
Submitted by William Kaelin on Sat, 11/15/2008 - 22:47.Three liberal parties currently not represented in the Russian parliament (Duma) have decided to join forces under the new party name "Just Cause," Russia media reported Saturday.
US condemns terrorist attack on Russian bus
Submitted by William Kaelin on Thu, 11/06/2008 - 21:25.The United States condemned the terrorist attack on a bus in Russia's
North Ossetia republic on Thursday that left 11 people dead.
Medvedev says Russia "ready" for better relations with Obama
Submitted by William Kaelin on Thu, 11/06/2008 - 21:02.President Dmitry Medvedev said Thursday Russia was ready for better
relations with US president-elect Barack Obama, one day after a speech
that seemed to be a direct challenge to the next US leader.
EU close to deal on restarting Russia talks, diplomats say
Submitted by William Kaelin on Thu, 11/06/2008 - 21:00.The European Union is close to a deal on re-starting talks on a
strategic treaty with Russia which it froze following Russia's
occupation of Georgia, diplomats said Thursday.
Russia blasted at NATO conference
Submitted by Ljubomira Kalcheva on Sat, 11/01/2008 - 22:02.The foreign and domestic policies of the Russian government continued to receive a mauling in the Latvian capital, Riga, Saturday with a trio of presidents joining other political figures in criticism
London - Aero-engine maker Rolls-Royce said Thursday it would cut up to 2,000 jobs worldwide as a result of the current economic "uncertainties."
Washington - Buying a new computer usually involves comparing models. Comparisons are more difficult than they used to be, as the number of choices has grown and manufacturers have started marketing computers with specific uses in mind.
Indian authorities have issued a birth certificate to a Japanese baby born to an Indian surrogate mother, easing the way for her Japanese father to take her home, news reports said Saturday.
