'Russian FBI' to be launched in the autumn?
Published: 18 March, 2008, 11:19
Russia will soon have its very own FBI service, according to the RBK Daily paper. It will unite all Russia's investigation services.
It's reported that the agency has already been officially approved at the highest level.
There's now speculation about who will head the Russian FBI, with two of Putin's friends from university among the candidates.
18.03.2008, 10:36
Dalai Lama may step down due to Tibet violenceThe Dalai Lama says he'll step down if the violence by Tibetans in his homeland spirals out of control. The exiled spiritual leader made the statement at his base in northern India in response to a recent escalation of violence in the disputed territory. |
18.03.2008, 12:08
Georgian spy plane shot down over Abkhazia?The breakaway Georgian Republic of Abkhazia claims to have shot down an unmanned Georgian air-reconnaissance vehicle. |
