Morning re-cap of main news, February 14
* A senior Iranian security official said an Iranian delegation would arrive in Moscow February 20 for nuclear talks
// Feb. 15, 2006 - 05:43 GMT
Russia's Zhurova Wins Women's 500m Speed Skating
Russian skater Svetlana Zhurova has won the Olympic 500-meter speed skating sprint. She became the first Russian in 38 years to win this event.
// Feb. 15, 2006 - 06:34 GMT
Belarus Skier Gets 2nd Hemoglobin Suspension
Cross country skier Sergei Dolidovich of Belarus has been suspended from taking part in the Olympic games for the second time after testing positive for high levels of hemoglobin.
// Feb. 15, 2006 - 06:35 GMT
Russian gold medalist Zhurova hails small son's big inspiration
MOSCOW, February 15 (RIA Novosti) – Russian were continuing their celebrations Wednesday of the country's fourth gold medal at the Turin Olympics after Svetlana Zhurova took the women's 500-meter speed skating title, a triumph she dedicated to her infant son.
// Feb. 15, 2006 - 07:16 GMT
Russian media watchdog takes tough line on religious insults
MOSCOW, February 15 (RIA Novosti) – Russia's media and culture watchdog pledged Wednesday to take tough measures against any publications in the country insulting religious feelings.
// Feb. 15, 2006 - 07:47 GMT
Georgia could join NATO in 2008 - Saakashvili
TBILISI, February 15 (RIA Novosti) – Georgia might join NATO in 2008 and is seeking full membership of the alliance because it sees serious dangers surrounding the country, the country's president told parliament in an address.
// Feb. 15, 2006 - 08:06 GMT
Russian Media May Be Denied Registration for Materials Insulting Religious Sentiment- Official
The Russian media may face various measures, even denial of registration, for the publication of materials insulting to religious sentiment, a media control service official said on Wednesday.
// Feb. 15, 2006 - 08:33 GMT
Russia and France Urge Iran to Give Up Uranium Enrichment Program
Russia and France have called on Iran to halt uranium enrichment, reinforcing international pressure on Tehran amid mounting concerns that it is seeking to acquire nuclear weapons. However, Tehran abruptly postponed talks scheduled for this week on Moscow's nuke offer.
// Feb. 15, 2006 - 08:33 GMT
Russia's Zhurova Wins Women's 500m Speed Skating
Russian skater Svetlana Zhurova has won the Olympic 500-meter speed skating sprint. She became the first Russian in 38 years to win this event.
// Feb. 15, 2006 - 08:33 GMT
Russian Political Expert Predicts US Missile Attack on Iran in Early Summer
U.S. will launch a missile attack against Iran in late spring – early summer this year, says Russian political expert Mikhail Delyagin.
// Feb. 15, 2006 - 08:33 GMT