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Blog Post Archive
Earthquake Hits Russia’s Far East, Tremors Felt in Moscow
An earthquake measuring 8.2 on the Richter scale struck Russia’s Far East on Friday, with slight tremors felt thousands of miles away in Moscow.
Kiev Court Bans Gay Parade
A Kiev District Court has banned the holding of any non-official public events, including a gay pride (LGBT) parade, on May 25.
Russian Press at a Glance, Friday, May 24, 2013
A brief look at what is in the Russian papers today
PdVSA, Rosneft Establish Joint Venture
Venezuela’s state-owned oil and gas company PdVSA and Russian state oil company Rosneft have signed documents to form a joint venture, Petrovictoria, the giants told reporters.
Cars in Water After Bridge Collapses in Washington State
A bridge over the Skagit River along an interstate highway partially collapsed in the US state of Washington, leaving cars with people in the water, US media reported.
Putin to Meet with Serbian President
Russian President Vladimir Putin will meet with his Serbian counterpart Tomislav Nikolic in the Russian Black Sea resort of Sochi on Friday, the Kremlin reported.
Russia Admits Crimea Consul’s Words Were ‘Incorrect’
The Russian Foreign Ministry has admitted that recent statements by Vladimir Andreyev, the Russian consul general in Simferopol, Ukraine’s Crimea, about Crimean Tatars were inappropriate.
2 Suspected Militants Killed in Dagestan
Two suspected militants have been killed in the Russian North Caucasus republic of Dagestan, a Russian Interior Ministry spokesman said.
Obama Pushes to Close Gitmo, Defends Drone Strikes
US President Barack Obama renewed his commitment to closing the US military detention center at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba during a wide-ranging speech on US counterterrorism policy Thursday, calling on Congress to lift restrictions on transferring...Show More Summary
N.Korea ‘Willing’ to Resume Denuclearization Talks - Agency
Pyongyang “is willing” to accept China's advice to restart dialog with “relevant parties” on the denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula, China’s Xinhua news agency said on Thursday citing a senior North Korean official who is on a visit to China.
US Religious Freedom Report ‘Politicized’ - Russia
The Russian Foreign Ministry on Thursday dismissed as “politicized” the Religious Freedom Report recently published by the US Department of State and said that such documents incite religious conflicts.
Stars and Galaxies. Images from the Very Large Telescope
The Very Large Telescope is one of the most advanced astronomical instruments in history. It is operated by the European Southern Observatory (ESO). The ESO is celebrating 15 years of the Very Large Telescope on Saturday, May 25.
Two Georgian Priests Charged Over LGBT Rally Violence
Two high-ranking Georgian priests have been charged in connection with the May 17 attack by conservative activists on a gay rights rally in downtown Tbilisi, the News Georgia news agency reported on Thursday.
Russia-Backed Software Company Files for $80 Million US IPO
Luxoft Holding, Inc., a subsidiary of Moscow-based information technology services provider, IBS Group Holding Limited, has filed for an initial public offering (IPO) on the New York Stock Exchange.
Russian Spacecraft Manufacturer to Make 4 Launches in 2014
Russia’s Energia Rocket and Space Corporation will make four launches next year from the Pacific Ocean-based Odyssey platform under the Sea Launch program, corporation president Vitaly Lopota said on Thursday.
Russian Intelligence Agency Warns of Rise in Terror Threat
Russia’s military intelligence agency, the GRU, expects the Taliban influence in Afghanistan to grow after international coalition forces are pulled out, while rising radicalism in Syria could lead to the country’s disintegration, the GRU chief said on Thursday.
Space Telescopes Capture Rare Birth of Mega-Galaxy
US researchers have captured rare images of the creation of a massive galaxy about 10 times the size of the Milky Way that was formed when two young galaxies collided 11 billion years ago, a study published this week says.