Chinese insurers pay out $41 mln in quake compensation
// Jun. 11, 2008 - 05:15 GMT
Russia's president ratifies long-term SCO cooperation treaty
Russian President Dmitry Medvedev has signed a law ratifying a long-term pact with the other SCO members, comprising China and four Central Asian countries, the Kremlin said on Wednesday.
// Jun. 11, 2008 - 05:53 GMT
Russia starts building new missile frigate for Indian Navy
The Yantar Shipyard in Russia's Baltic exclave of Kaliningrad will start on Wednesday the construction of the third Project 11356 frigate for the Indian Navy under a second contract, the company said.
// Jun. 11, 2008 - 06:23 GMT
Russian Tu-160 bombers continue patrols over the Arctic
Four Russian Tu-160 Blackjack strategic bombers are conducting patrol flights over the Arctic Ocean, a spokesman for Russia's Air Force said on Wednesday.
// Jun. 11, 2008 - 07:35 GMT
U.S. Embassy in Russia gets alarm-clock, parsley, bible in post
The U.S. Embassy in Russia has handed over to the Moscow police a 'suspicious' parcel containing an alarm-clock, a bible, and some dill and parsley, a police source said on Wednesday.
// Jun. 11, 2008 - 08:12 GMT