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Medvedev chats with US cowboys working in Russia MOSCOW — Russia's prime minister has visited a cattle farm where some American cowboys are working to help Russians develop their struggling meat industry.
Today at 20:18
Two Russian servicemen badly hurt in An-30 crash in Czech Republic Moscow - The An-30 plane, which crashed in the Czech Republic, was carrying 23 servicemen, including 14 Russian servicemen, of which two sustained severe burns, the Investigations Committee has reported.
Today at 18:20 | Interfax-Ukraine
Putin supports controversial anti-protest bill MOSCOW — Russia's President Vladimir Putin says he supports a controversial bill that would introduce a 200-fold increase in fines for those taking part in unsanctioned protests.
Today at 15:47 | Associated Press
Russian military jet crashes in Czech Republic MOSCOW — A Russian military jet has malfunctioned while landing in the Czech Republic, injuring nearly two dozen people as it rolled off the runway.
Today at 15:43 | Associated Press
Kazakhstan to triple gas production by 2030 Kazakhstan is planning to boost gas production to 109-110 billion cubic meters (bcm) a year by 2030, Deputy Oil and Gas Minister Bolat Akchulakov said.
Today at 13:31 | Interfax-Ukraine
Belarus lifts restrictions on imports of Ukrainian beer Belarus has cancelled its requirements for the licensing of imports of Ukrainian beer.
Today at 11:35 | Interfax-Ukraine
Russia test-fires new strategic missile from Plesetsk space center (updated) Russia has test-fired a new intercontinental ballistic missile developed for the Strategic Rocket Forces (RVSN) from the Plesetsk space center in the Arkhangelsk region, a missile industry source told Interfax-Ukraine.
Today at 10:49 | Interfax-Ukraine
Turkmen deal boosts Afghan pipeline project ASHGABAT — Turkmenistan has signed a natural gas deal with Pakistan and India in a significant boost to the proposed construction of a 1,800-kilometer (1,100-mile) pipeline across Afghanistan.
Today at 10:31 | Associated Press
Azerbaijan basks in glitz, fears exposure BAKU — On a recent evening on Baku's seaside promenade, throbbing Euro-dance music blared out from an open-air concert as families strolled by. Cafes serving fragrant skewered meat served throngs of locals and foreigners.
Today at 09:47 | Associated Press
Baku, Doha face scrutiny in 2020 bid choice QUEBEC CITY — The field of candidates for the 2020 Summer Olympics could be reduced from five to three, with Doha and Baku in danger of missing the cut.
Today at 08:02 | Associated Press
Russian energy czar Sechin takes helm at Rosneft MOSCOW — Russia's energy czar Igor Sechin on May 22 was named to lead the country's largest oil company, state-controlled Rosneft.
Yesterday at 19:36 | Associated Press
Russian Foreign Ministry denies impeding work of Ukrainian organizations in Russia MOSCOW - The Russian Foreign Ministry has denied the accusations made by Ukrainian officials who are accusing it of impeding the work of Ukrainian organizations in Russia.
Yesterday at 16:35 | Interfax-Ukraine
Russian GDP growth could top forecast at 4% in 2012 Russia's gross domestic product might grow more than projected this year, expanding 4%, First Deputy Chairman of the Central Bank of Russia Alexei Ulyukayev said.
Yesterday at 16:28 | Interfax-Ukraine
Medvedev did not change structure to maintain govt efficiency Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev has said that he intentionally chose to keep the structure of the country's government largely intact in order to maintain its efficiency.
Yesterday at 15:34 | Interfax-Ukraine
Belarus denies existence of list of repressed Polish officers Vladimir Adamushko, director of the archives department of the Belarusian Justice Ministry, has denied the existence of a Belarusian list of executed Polish officers.
Yesterday at 14:15 | Interfax-Ukraine