* Traces of radiation were discovered at 12 out of 24 sites in Britain being tested as part of investigations into the death of a Russian ex-FSB officer, the British home secretary said
// Dec. 01, 2006 - 05:34 GMT
It seems that days before the poisoning of the former KGB agent hit the headlines, Russia and the government of the United Kingdom (I stress the government, not any particular person within that structure) were preparing to sign an extradition treaty, guaranteeing mutual co-operation in transferring criminal elements from one country to the other, as the need arises. Of course, top of that extradition list would be one Mr. Boris Berezovsky who is wanted by the Russian authorities for a variety of crimes. Facing the dock for looting Russia of billions – ostensibly for the benefit of his "motherland" of Israel – it's clear that the former oligarch, a close friend of Blair, Bush and co., needed a distraction – and quickly. The Russians were fully aware of this from the beginning, thus explaining their calm, collected approach to the contrived "East-West crisis".
// Dec. 01, 2006 - 05:39 GMT
The FBI has been asked to join the British investigation of the killing of former Russian spy Alexander Litvinenko, FBI spokesman Richard Kolko has said.
// Dec. 01, 2006 - 06:34 GMT
MOSCOW, December 1 (RIA Novosti) – Russia has set the export duty on crude oil at $180.7 per metric ton (7 barrels) as of December 1, down from $237.6.
// Dec. 01, 2006 - 06:46 GMT
MOSCOW, December 1 (RIA Novosti) – Following Scotland Yard's probe into the radioactive killing of a former Russian spy, Irish police have launched an investigation into the mysterious poisoning of a former Russian premier.
// Dec. 01, 2006 - 06:55 GMT
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov during his visit to Egypt will discuss with Egyptian leaders development of strategic partnership between the two countries.
// Dec. 01, 2006 - 07:18 GMT
British intelligence sources increasingly suspect that Alexander Litvinenko, the former security agent killed with a radioactive poison, was the victim of a plot involving "rogue elements" within the Russian state.
// Dec. 01, 2006 - 07:30 GMT
MOSCOW, December 1 (RIA Novosti) – Russia's foreign minister will meet with top Egyptian officials Friday for talks expected to focus on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
// Dec. 01, 2006 - 07:39 GMT
An unidentified flying object has crashed in Krasnoyarsk Region, Siberia, causing a forest fire. Officials are investigating the incident.
// Dec. 01, 2006 - 08:10 GMT
More people are being tested for possible exposure to radiation as the investigation into the death of a former Russian security agent continues in Great Britain.
// Dec. 01, 2006 - 08:11 GMT