Russia’s women's handball team retain world crown
Published: 16 December, 2007, 22:23
Russia’s women's handball team have retained their world crown beating Norway 29 points to 24 in the final in Paris. It’s the third time they've become world champions in seven years.
And it means three Russian players get their hands on their third gold medal.
Oksana Romenskaya, Irina Poltoratskaya and Anna Kareeva have been part of each winning squad.
16.12.2007, 14:48
Ossetians hope to save historic towersNestled in the mountains of North Ossetia, centuries-old stone towers are a noticeable part of the landscape. And while the North Caucasian Republic looks to the future, some of the historic towers are being raised from the ruins by local citizens. |
17.12.2007, 06:54
35 years on, Soviet Jeeps still on the roadAn enduring model of Soviet automobile history is celebrating its 35th anniversary. The UAZ-469 was produced for the Defense Ministry and although it's no longer in production it is still on the road. |
