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Russia's fullback Berezutsky will miss Euro 2012

MOSCOW - Fullback Vasily Berezutsky will miss the 2012 European Championship after failing to recover from a hip injury, Russia coach Dick Advocaat said on May 20.
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General

An artist populates Kyiv with sculpted birds that look real

As sparrows continue disappearing in cities worldwide, an artist is repopulating Kyiv with birds of his own creation.

Stores that give another  chance to used books

The world is slowly but steadily becoming a paperless place – especially when it comes to reading books. The popularity of Kindle, Sony Readers and iPads is taking off. While the trend may be better for the environment, the old-fashioned book is not dead yet.

Entertainment guide

Arsenale 2012

Kyiv is getting ambitious about its art scene, and the first ever Arsenale exhibit is set to prove it.

Moldovan ethno hardcore

Zdob si Zdub, a band from Moldova playing an explosive mix of ethno punk, ska and hardcore, will be playing in Kyiv on May 18.

Food

Food Critic: Know your beers: 3 of 5 brands picked in taste test

I’ve certainly made my contribution to Ukraine’s increasing beer consumption.

Food Critic: Coffee shops with soul on Artema

The enjoyment of coffee depends not only on the beans, but also the atmosphere of the cafe where it is drunk.

Celebrities

Britney is back - and so are the brickbats

Britney Spears hasn't even taken her seat as the new judge of "The X Factor," but the pop icon is already getting a lesson in the media glare of live, talent show television.

Busy  Jennifer Lopez casts doubt on more  'American Idol'

Jennifer Lopez is casting doubt on whether she will return to "American Idol" next year as she juggles motherhood with a comeback in both her pop music and acting careers.

World in Ukraine

German economic might  dominates relationship

Ukraine's second largest investor has a large presence in Ukraine's promising market of 46 million people.

German ambassador sees uptick in economic ties with Ukraine

German Ambassador to Ukraine Hans-Jurgen Heimsoeth is not new to Ukraine.

Inside Out with Yuliya Popova

Inside Out with Yuliya Popova: Parking is crazy in Kyiv, but things are looking up

One famous film quote says that men are like parking spaces: The good ones are already taken and the rest are too small.

Inside Out with Yuliya Popova: Ukrainian filmmakers missing the great stories

A two-act ballet performance lasts at least two hours. A documentary is usually half that length.

News

Zuckerberg's post-IPO wedding is smart legal move

SAN FRANCISCO, May 20 (Reuters) - Getting married was a smart business move as well as a personal milestone for Facebook chief Mark Zuckerberg, with the timing of the wedding, the day after the company's initial public offering, potentially proving particularly advantageous, California divorce lawyers said on Sunday.

Drogba drives Chelsea to Champions League win

MUNICH (AP) — When Didier Drogba completed Chelsea's quest for a Champions League title on Saturday, he did it in his unique way as a true diva of world football.