From: RussiaToday on Fri, Aug 13 2010 12:55 PM

Madonna is reportedly planning to get married in St. Petersburg’s Constantine Palace.

From: RussiaToday on Fri, Aug 13 2010 12:55 PM

Kyrgyzstan’s former president Askar Akayev has been stripped of his immunity. The first president of Kyrgyzstan has been deprived of his ex-presidential status as well.

From: RussiaToday on Fri, Aug 13 2010 12:55 PM

Two Russian military commanders are facing the axe for not preventing a massive brawl among soldiers.

From: RussiaToday on Fri, Aug 13 2010 12:55 PM

A lawyer has called into question the legality of Russia’s new law on drink driving, requiring drivers to have absolutely no alcohol in their systems.

From: RussiaToday on Fri, Aug 13 2010 12:55 PM

Russia’s Internal Ministry has come up with an idea on how tackle corruption: they suggest baiting officials to take bribes and firing those who cannot resist the temptation.

From: RussiaToday on Thu, Aug 12 2010 6:31 PM

Moscow City Court is ready to begin the hearing of the double murder of a prominent Russian human rights lawyer and a journalist for an opposition newspaper.

From: RussiaToday on Thu, Aug 12 2010 6:31 PM

An overwhelming majority of Russians support the idea of a ban on smoking and drinking beer in public places, a public opinion poll by the Levada Analytical Center reveals.

From: RussiaToday on Thu, Aug 12 2010 6:30 PM

One of Russia’s three gaming zones might have to move soon – closer to clients and investors.

From: RussiaToday on Mon, Aug 02 2010 5:38 PM

A passenger plane has crashed in Siberia, reportedly claiming 11 lives. Earlier reports said all 15 aboard were killed.

From: RussiaToday on Mon, Aug 02 2010 5:37 PM

Tonight’s Historama studies why poetry can be dangerous.

From: RussiaToday on Mon, Aug 02 2010 5:37 PM

Every fifth police officer in Russia may lose their job by October, as part of Interior Ministry reforms.

From: RussiaToday on Mon, Aug 02 2010 5:37 PM

Driven by energy-saving considerations, the Ministry of Regional Development has proposed doubling utility bills for households that fail to install a meter by year’s end.

From: RussiaToday on Mon, Aug 02 2010 1:47 PM

The online whistleblower WikiLeaks is following up its massive exposé of Afghan War secrets by posting a mysterious, encrypted file called “Insurance”.

From: RussiaToday on Mon, Aug 02 2010 1:47 PM

Russian paratroopers are marking the 80th anniversary of the creation of their unit. About 5,000 “blue berets”, as Russia’s paratroopers are known, are gathering in Moscow to celebrate.

From: RussiaToday on Mon, Aug 02 2010 1:47 PM

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is likely to agree to UN probe into his country’s storming of the so-called Freedom Flotilla in May, according to Israeli daily Haaretz.

From: RussiaToday on Mon, Aug 02 2010 1:47 PM

As the fire emergency continues to devastate families and homes, Russian President Dmitry Medvedev has addressed the nation on the current situation. Averting further disaster and helping those affected are priorities.

From: RussiaToday on Mon, Aug 02 2010 1:47 PM

WWF experts say that the heat Russia is experiencing could become the norm in less than 60 years.

From: RussiaToday on Mon, Aug 02 2010 1:47 PM

As Iran faces new international sanctions over its nuclear aspirations, Iran’s President Ahmadinejad said he is ready to discuss the most sensitive issues with Barack Obama in front of the world's media.

From: RussiaToday on Mon, Aug 02 2010 1:47 PM

In his address to US veterans Barack Obama said the USA will stick with its strategy in Iraq and start pulling out troops by the end of August. Complete withdrawal is scheduled for the end of 2011.

From: RussiaToday on Mon, Aug 02 2010 9:48 AM

VTB Capital has released the results of its July Purchasing Managers Index showing the seventh successive month of expansion and marking the highest growth since April 2008.