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Russian church re-unified In Washington's National Cathedral more than two hundred musicians from Russia and the U.S. held a joint performance of a Christmas Oratario to mark the reunification of the Russian church after 70 years of schism.

Greece wants more energy and weapons from Russia Greek Prime Minister Kostas Karamanlis is due to meet President Putin during his current visit to Moscow to discuss the construction of the Burgas-Alexandropolis oil pipeline and the South Stream gas pipeline linking...

Ukraine's 'groundhog day': electing new PM Ukrainian coalition leader Yulia Timoshenko has said she is sure the Rada will appoint her as the next Prime Minister when voting begins later in the day.

Putin accepts the nod - new post in P.Lavelle`s blog I’ll admit it! For a change my crystal ball was not all that clear. I didn’t expect Vladimir Putin would accept Dmitry Medvedev’s offer to be prime minister if he wins the presidential vote this coming March.

Moscow greets Christmas tree with fireworks One of the biggest stars of Russia's New Year celebrations – and certainly the tallest – has arrived in Moscow. A 30-metre-high fir tree will soon be decorated with thousands of toys, lamps and...

World to pay $US 7 billion for peace in Palestine Foreign donors have pledged at least $US 7 billion in financial aid to the Palestinians. Of that amount, Russia is to give $US 10 million next year for healthcare and other urgent needs.

Putin says he'll be Prime Minister under Medvedev Russian President Vladimir Putin has agreed to become Prime Minister if Dmitry Medvedev is elected Russia's next president in March. He stressed there will be no redistribution of power between the two posts. Meanwhile...

Suspected bus bomber detained Police say they have detained a suspect believed to have organised a bus bombing. It left two people dead and nine more wounded in the Stavropol region a week ago. According to the Investigative Committee, the suspect...

Russia sends nuclear fuel to Iran Russia has begun delivering nuclear fuel to Iran’s Bushehr power plant. The first fuel clusters have already arrived at the site. Russia is helping to construct the nuclear plant under the supervision of the...

Kyrgyzstan to get a one-party parliament? The ruling Ak Zhol party has won a huge majority in Kyrgyzstan’s parliamentary election. But international observers and opposition groups are highly critical of the election process.

Russian opposition democrats say who'll confront Medvedev A Russian opposition party, the Union of Right Forces, has held a congress and put forward Boris Nemstov as its presidential candidate. They now have to collect two million signatures for Nemtsov to be officially...

Chaos could reign in Kosovo: Russia The situation in Kosovo may become critical and descend into chaos if a solution on the Serbian province's status doesn't comply with principles of international law, according to Russia's Foreign Ministry.

Palestine chases $US 5 billion aid at Mid East talks Financial aid for Palestine will be discussed on Monday at the key round of Middle East peace talks in Paris. Around 70 countries will attend the donor conference and Palestine wants $US 5 billion to develop the West...

Kyrgyzstan to get a one-party parliament? President Bakiyev's Ak Zhol party has secured victory in Kyrgyzstan's parliamentary poll. The country's Central Election Commission says it seems to be the only one elected, according to the preliminary vote count....

Brutal Forbes murder case back in Russian court On Monday, the Moscow City Court returned the Paul Klebnikov murder case to the Russian Prosecutor General's Office. According to the city court press secretary, Anna Usacheva, the decision was taken to ensure that one...

Few surprises at Putin's party convention? The favourite to become Russia’s next President at the March election will be officially nominated on Monday by the ruling United Russia party. First Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev, who's backed by Vladimir...

Russia successfully tests ballistic missile Russia has successfully test fired an intercontinental ballistic missile in Barents Sea in the Arctic Ocean.

The Media Mirror: what's in today's Russian newspapers? Four main stories dominate the Russian papers on Monday – the Union of Russia and Belarus, U.S. missile defence in Europe threatens to become a new Iron Curtain, Kosovo and the imminent loss of the UN’s...

Massive oil spill contaminates Polish river An oil leak has been reported in Poland. The pipeline spill has affected a stretch of the river Vistula for twenty kilometres. The spill is expected to reach the Baltic Sea.

Kyrgyzstan rolls back to authoritarian rule? Polling stations have closed in Kyrgyzstan's parliamentary election. Twelve parties have competed for 90 seats with many expecting the ruling 'Ak Zhol' group to win a majority. It's the first time the country has voted...

Helicopter trip as a New Year's gift Christmas and the New Year is a time when dreams come true, and for an orphan from the Russian Volga region it happened even earlier. The only gift he ever wanted was a trip in a helicopter…

Two elephants marry in Armenia The zoo in the Armenian capital, Yerevan, has marked the wedding of two elephants – Grand and Candy. Hundreds of guests attended the ceremony, complete with traditional Indian dances.

Four Russians arrested in Spain over child pornography Spanish police have arrested 63 people in connection with several child pornography investigations. Some are suspected of producing obscene material and posting it on websites. Four Russians are reported to be among...

Chechnya: policeman, 4 militants killed in skirmish One policeman has been killed in a shoot-out with a group of militants in the capital of Russia's Southern republic of Chechnya. The police operation is said to be over now.

Belarus gets discount on Russian gas Russia will sell natural gas to Belarus in the first quarter of 2008 for $US 119 per 1,000 cubic metres, in accordance with the 2006 agreement. Thus gas price for Belarus will be kept at the current level. President...

Drivers snow-trapped in the Caucasus rescued Emergency teams have rescued about twenty vehicles stranded in a mountain pass in Southern Russia. The vehicles were trapped following several avalanches. Rescuers are now trying to clear snow and remove the danger of...

Old woman beaten at police station The Russian newspaper “Komsomolskaya Pravda” has posted a video on its webpage, of what it claims is a Moscow policeman beating a woman at a police station.

Communists leader to run for president Russia's main opposition party, the Communists, have nominated their presidential candidate. The party's leader, Gennady Zyuganov, has been selected after a ballot held during their annual congress.

Russia crowns its beauty queen The most beautiful Russian girl lives in Siberia. Ksenia Sukhinova from the Tyumen region was crowned as Russia’s beauty queen at Friday night's pageant in Moscow.

Russia could counterattack if U.S. interceptor is launched The launch of a U.S. interceptor in Europe as part of a missile defence shield could lead to an inadvertent response from intercontinental ballistic missiles, according to Chief of the Russian Armed Forces General...

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