Muggers steal $7,000 in cash, laptop from Bosnian national
MOSCOW, June 3 (RIA Novosti) – Muggers stole a notebook computer and a large sum of money from a Bosnian national in uptown Moscow Friday night.
// Jun. 03, 2006 - 07:02 GMT
Putin Challenges U.S. on Human Rights, NATO Expansion
Russian President Vladimir Putin has challenged the United States over human rights and NATO expansion but said the two nations are more partners than opponents.
// Jun. 03, 2006 - 07:14 GMT
U.S. Officials Urge Russia to Close Pirate Web Site Rivaling iTunes
A Russian Web site that lets visitors download albums for less than $1 is a smash hit with music fans — but not with U.S. trade and music industry officials.
// Jun. 03, 2006 - 07:54 GMT
Georgian Minister Says Russia Tries to Provoke Violence in His Country
"Russia was trying to provoke violence in the Georgian-South Ossetian conflict zone through its mass media", Georgian Minister for Conflicts Resolution Giorgi Khaindrava has said.
// Jun. 03, 2006 - 08:20 GMT
OSCE Praises Ukrainian Role In Transdniester Dispute
The Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) has encouraged Ukrainian leaders to continue to mediate in the dispute between Moldova and its separatist region of Transdniester, the Radio Liberty reports.
// Jun. 03, 2006 - 08:41 GMT
Russia completes peacekeeper rotation in S. Ossetia
TBILISI, June 3 (RIA Novosti) – Russia completed the biannual rotation of its peacekeeping contingent in South Ossetia Saturday as a motorcade with 500 troops left Georgia's breakaway province after being replaced with fresh personnel.
// Jun. 03, 2006 - 09:05 GMT
Tehran ready to view Iran-6 proposals - foreign minister
MOSCOW, June 3 (RIA Novosti) – Tehran is ready to consider proposals worked out in Vienna by the six nations leading efforts to solve the standoff over Iran's nuclear programs, the Iranian foreign minister said Saturday.
// Jun. 03, 2006 - 09:40 GMT
LUKoil to close Udmurtnefteprodukt deal soon - president
ST. PETERSBURG, June 3 (RIA Novosti) – The chief executive of Lukoil (RTS: LKOH), Russia's largest privately owned oil producer, said Saturday the $26 million deal to buy a 41.8% stake in regional oil company Udmurtnefteprodukt would be completed soon.
// Jun. 03, 2006 - 10:12 GMT
Europe trying to squeeze out Russian aircraft - AF chief
MONINO (Moscow Region), June 3 (RIA Novosti) – Europe's ban on incoming flights by Russian jets failing to comply with its new noise and safety standards is aimed at making the country's aircraft industry less competitive, the Russian Air Force commander said Saturday.
// Jun. 03, 2006 - 10:37 GMT