Other Sources, Russia and former Soviet Union

Four die as river bursts banks in Georgia's capital TBILISI, Georgia (AP) — Emergency services say at least four people died in a flood in Georgia's capital overnight after torrential rain caused the local river to burst its banks.
May 13 at 13:12 | Associated Press
Punk band arrest at heart of Russia church feud MOSCOW (AP) — The skinny dissident is thrown headfirst into a police van by camouflage-clad officers. Nearby, a dozen bearded men bearing Russian Orthodox crosses and wearing skull-and-crossbones T-shirts cheer on the cops.
May 13 at 12:02 | Associated Press
Russian Gazprom monopolizes Belarusian market Moscow, May 12. (Interfax) - Russian gas major Gazprom, against the backdrop of continuing liberalization of the Russian market, completely monopolizes the Belarusian market, which amounts to more than 20 billion cubic meters (bcm) per year.
May 12 at 14:33 | Interfax-Ukraine
Remains retrieved from Indonesian plane crash MOUNT SALAK, Indonesia (AP) — Clearer weather finally allowed Indonesian helicopters to land Saturday and retrieve some remains of the 45 people aboard a Russian-made plane that crashed into a volcano during a demonstration flight.
May 12 at 11:33 | Associated Press
Putin's first week sees wave of challenges MOSCOW (AP) — Vladimir Putin appeared to shed tears of joy the night he won back the presidency in March. After less than a week in office, he may be tempted to shed some in frustration.
May 12 at 11:25 | Associated Press
Putin's no-show at US meeting sets a sour tone WASHINGTON (AP) — Among Vladimir Putin's first acts now that he's back in Russia's top job was to cancel a date with President Barack Obama.
May 12 at 09:41 | Associated Press
Two hundred activists occupy a plaza in central Moscow MOSCOW — Some 200 activists are camping out in central Moscow to protest the election of Vladimir Putin and the arrest of two opposition leaders.
May 11 at 17:58 | Associated Press
Germany seeks to allay fears of inflation BERLIN — The German government moved Friday to allay domestic fears of runaway inflation after hints by the central bank that it would soften its conservative monetary policy.
May 11 at 16:11 | Associated Press
Putin warns Sochi construction firms to hurry up MOSCOW — Russia President Vladimir Putin on Friday warned construction companies in the 2014 Olympic city of Sochi against inflating prices and lagging behind schedule.
May 11 at 16:01 | Associated Press
Twelve bodies found at Russian jet crash in Indonesia Search teams found at least 12 bodies Friday on the steep slope of an Indonesian volcano where a Russian-made jetliner crashed while demonstrating the plane for potential buyers from airlines, an official said.
May 11 at 11:38 | Associated Press
10 bodies found near Indonesia plane crash site MOUNT SALAK, Indonesia — An official says Indonesian climbers have found at least 10 bodies near the wreckage of a Russian-made jetliner that crashed into a steep volcano slope.
May 11 at 10:11 | Associated Press
Merkel invites Putin to Germany - Kremlin German Chancellor Angela Merkel had a telephone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday, May 10, congratulating him on taking presidential office and discussing "developing prospects for bilateral relations, including planned highest-level contacts" with him, the Russian president's office said.
May 11 at 09:07 | Interfax-Ukraine
Putin's reason for skipping US summit puzzles The Kremlin on Thursday, May 10, explained President Vladimir Putin's surprising decision to skip a planned high-profile visit to the United States next week by saying he needs to finish setting up his new government. Although this may sound like a lame excuse, it could actually be true. Or not.
May 11 at 08:08 | Associated Press
Bodies found at Russian jet wreckage in Indonesia CIDAHU, Indonesia — Rescuers discovered bodies on May 10 near the shattered wreckage of a new Russian-made passenger plane that smashed into the steep side of an Indonesian volcano during a flight to impress potential buyers. All 45 people on board were feared dead.
May 10 at 11:55 | Associated Press
Putin will allow foreign companies to build roads in Russia MOSCOW - Foreign companies with the relevant technology and experience will obtain access to tenders and auctions for highway construction in Russia from 2013.
May 10 at 10:35 | Interfax-Ukraine