Morning re-cap of main news, January 29

* Kavkaztransgas, a gas transportation company that conducted the repairs at the Mozdok-Tbilisi gas pipeline said natural gas supplies to Georgia had been resumed

// Jan. 30, 2006 - 04:55 GMT


100 fishermen rescued from drifting ice in Russian Far East

YUZHNO-SAKHALINSK, January 30 (RIA Novosti) – About 100 fishermen have been rescued from drifting ice after it broke away from the coast of Sakhalin in the Russian Far East but many more remain stranded, a spokesman for local rescuers said Monday.

// Jan. 30, 2006 - 06:01 GMT


12 Russian Soldiers Charged in Brutal Conscript Torture Case

Twelve Russian soldiers have been charged over a brutal hazing that left an army conscript mutilated and fighting for his life, the senior military prosecutor has said.

// Jan. 30, 2006 - 06:25 GMT


Up to 400 Fishermen Stranded on Ice Floe in Russia's Far East

About 100 fishermen have been rescued from drifting ice after it broke away from the coast of Sakhalin in the Russian Far East but many more remain stranded.

// Jan. 30, 2006 - 06:48 GMT


Militants surrounded in western Daghestan

MAKHACHKALA, January 30 (RIA Novosti) – Federal forces have surrounded a group of militants in the city of Khasavyurt in western Daghestan, local police said Monday.

// Jan. 30, 2006 - 07:07 GMT


All fishermen rescued from drifting ice in Far East - ministry

MOSCOW, January 30 (RIA Novosti) – A total of 312 fishermen have been rescued from drifting ice after it broke away from the coast of Sakhalin in the Russian Far East, the Emergency Situations Ministry said Monday.

// Jan. 30, 2006 - 07:16 GMT


Russian experts pleased with Brazilian space program

RIO DE JANEIRO, January 30 (RIA Novosti) – Russian experts have largely praised the progress of Brazil's space program after checking preparations for the maiden voyage of the South American country's first astronaut.

// Jan. 30, 2006 - 07:19 GMT


UN, EU to discuss Iran nuclear file in London, Brussels

LONDON/TEHRAN, January 30 (RIA Novosti) – Representatives of the world's most influential countries will meet in two European capitals Monday to discuss the escalating situation around Iran's nuclear research programs.

// Jan. 30, 2006 - 07:21 GMT


Up to 400 Fishermen Stranded on Ice Floe in Russia's Far East

About 100 fishermen have been rescued from drifting ice after it broke away from the coast of Sakhalin in the Russian Far East, but many more remain stranded.

// Jan. 30, 2006 - 07:23 GMT


Real incomes up 8.8% in 2005

MOSCOW, January 30 (RIA Novosti) — Real household incomes in Russia increased by 8.8% in 2005, but the year-on-year growth rate fell 1.1%, the Federal Statistics Service said Monday.

// Jan. 30, 2006 - 08:03 GMT