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Man linked with Politkovskaya murder detained Another suspect has been detained in connection with the murder of journalist Anna Politkovskaya. According to a report in the Russian newspaper ‘Komsomolskaya Pravda’, a former Chechen official, Shamil Burayev, is...

Two Russian tourists found dead in China: four still missing Rescuers have found the bodies of two of the six Russian canoeists missing in north-western China. A search operation has been taking place since the group failed to return from an expedition on the Yurungkash River.

The Media Mirror - Weekend's Russian press review The Russian press is still thrilled with Friday’s appointment of the new Prime Minister, Viktor Zubkov. It also covers issues of international politics, domestic social problems and the ways in which modern Russian pop...

Newest helicopters exhibited in Kazan An international helicopter festival has been taking place in the Russian city of Kazan. Helicopter manufacturers from more than 20 countries presented their latest aircraft with specialists reporting on their...

Fishing congress in Vladivostok focuses on poaching The profitability of Russia’s fishing industry is being undermined by poaching and excessive red tape. Industry leaders have gathered in Vladivostok this week for the second annual fishermen's congress to discuss what...

Two children injured in skirmish in Ingushetia Two children have been injured in a firefight between militants and police in the Russian republic of Ingushetia in southern Russia. The shooting broke out near a police traffic post in the capital, Nazran.

6 Russian tourists in China still missing A group of Russian and Chinese rescuers is travelling to where one of the two abandoned rafts belonging to six missing Russian canoeists was found. They are expected to meet with other rescuers that were air-dropped at...

Valdai Discussion Club: main focus on domestic issues As journalists and specialists on Russia gathered for the annual Valdai meeting in Sochi, there was plenty to talk about following a busy week in Russian affairs. The annual gathering gives a bevy of international...

Kremlin reshuffle dominates Valdai club talks in Sochi The recent political changes in the Kremlin came under the spotlight at the fourth annual meeting of the Valdai Club in the southern city of Sochi. The group is made up of international experts in various fields, who...

Ukraine faces dilemma over Europe With a snap parliamentary election only weeks away, Ukrainian voters are starting to think hard about the future, and particularly about Europe. The eleventh Ukraine-European Union summit has opened in Kiev, where...

Viktor Zubkov approved as Prime Minister Russian State Duma deputies have approved Viktor Zubkov as the country’s new Prime Minister. He replaces Mikhail Fradkov, who stepped down on Wednesday. Mr Zubkov enjoyed overwhelming support from the deputies,...

‘Chess board' killer refuses to testify on first day of trail The trial of a man who claims he's killed more than 60 people started in Moscow on Friday. Aleksandr Pichushkin is accused of murdering 49 and has refused to testify on the first day of the proceedings. The courtroom...

Journalist arrested for blackmailing high-ranking official A journalist from Moscow-based newspaper “Nezavisimaya gazeta” has been arrested. Boris Zemtsov is charged with blackmailing “a high-ranking government official”.

Viktor Zubkov outlines priorities Russian PM Viktor Zubkov says he will concentrate on boosting the economy, fighting corruption and improving society.

Russian blogger faces possible three-year sentence A man accused of falsely warning of a terror threat could face up to three years in prison. The trial into the so-called blogger's case has started in Perm in Russia's Volga district. It is the first time a person has...

'Chess board killer' trial begins The first day of the trial of Aleksandr Pichushkin, the Russian man accused of murdering 49 people, has started. After his arrest last year Aleksandr Pichushkin claimed that he had taken the lives of more than 60...

RT’s science correspondent Paul Tadich's comments RT’s science correspondent Paul Tadich commented on the mission of Foton-M3 satellite.

The Media Mirror – today's Russian press review First in-depth comments have arrived on the change of government in Russia.

RT's political commentator Peter Lavelle Russian State Duma deputies have approved Viktor Zubkov as the country’s new prime minister. RT's political commentator Peter Lavelle has spoken on the issue.

Faction leader’s opinion Before the vote, parliamentary faction leaders had their chance to present their opinion of Viktor Zubkov’s candidacy and to announce their view on how the new government should act.

Deputies’ questions After Viktor Zubkov’s address, State Duma deputies asked him about some aspects of the future government’s work.

Viktor Zubkov's address In an address to the Russian parliament, Viktor Zubkov focused on efficiency and dynamics of both governmental work and the countries economy.

Duma to vote on Zubkov's candidacy Russia's State Duma is set to vote on whether Viktor Zubkov should be the country's new Prime Minister. The surprise candidate is currently explaining his views on Russia's future to deputies, though his nomination is...

Russia Today now available to millions of New York viewers RT is now available to Time Warner Cable of New York and New Jersey digital cable customers on Channel 135. RT was added to Time Warner Cable's digital cable service as of August 30th.

Bush announces Iraq troop cuts The U.S. President, George W. Bush has announced plans to reduce the number of American troops in Iraq by 5,700 by the end of the year. Further withdrawals will continue in 2008, cutting soldier numbers by around 20,000...

Indian and Russian paratroopers take part in joint-exercises Large-scale joint anti-terrorism exercises are taking place in Russia's north-western city of Pskov. More than 160 Indian soldiers are partaking in the nine-day marathon of combined manoeuvres with Russian paratroopers.

Bearing the scars of the quest for beauty The trial of a cosmetic specialist accused of causing grave harm to the health of a well-known Russian TV hostess is set to start. In 2004, Gelena Rymarenko allegedly injected an unidentified substance into Oksana...

Bush agrees to limited troop cuts in Iraq The U.S. President, George W. Bush has announced plans to reduce the number of American troops in Iraq by 5,700 by the end of the year. Further withdrawals will continue in 2008, cutting soldier numbers by around 20,000...

Red Square lit up by spectacular show Russia's first ever International Military Tattoo, ‘Kremlin Zorya", has opened with a spectacular show on Moscow’s Red Square. The four-day festival brings together 47 military bands from some of the world's most...

Gunmen attack police station in Ingushetia A manhunt is under way after unidentified attackers opened fire on a police station in the Russian Republic of Ingushetia in the south of the country. The attack happened in the town of Nazran, the scene of recent...

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