Putin’s portrait judged best in the world
Published: 08 February, 2008, 15:58
A photo of Putin that graced the cover of Time Magazine has won the prestigious World Press Photo award in the Best Portrait category.
The photo was taken by the British-born photographer known as Platon.
08.02.2008, 13:58
Yukos ex-VP transferred to civilian clinicFormer Yukos vice-president Vasily Aleksanyan has been transferred from a pre-trial detention centre to a specialised civilian hospital. Aleksanyan is suffering from AIDS and cancer and possibly tuberculosis. |
08.02.2008, 17:34
Russia & Poland tired of frosty atmosphere: Polish PMThe Prime Minister of Poland, Donald Tusk, has paid a one-day visit to Moscow. He met President Putin and Prime Minister Viktor Zubkov. The visit was aimed at improving Russian-Polish relations, which had deteriorated under his predecessor. |
