Moscow greets Christmas tree with fireworks
Published: 18 December, 2007, 00:32
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 garlands and become the centre piece fo
17.12.2007, 22:36
World to pay $US 7 billion for peace in PalestineForeign 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. |
18.12.2007, 05:49
Putin accepts the nod - new post in P.Lavelle`s blogI’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. |
