Two more cars torched in Moscow arson spree
Two more cars were set alight overnight in Moscow in what police believe is part of a wave of arson attacks on vehicles parked outside apartments blocks.
// Jun. 12, 2008 - 06:59 GMT
Sixty injured in train derailment in Russia's Far East
The number of casualties in a train derailment in the Amur Region has risen to 60, an emergencies ministry spokesperson said on Thursday. “The number of injured is unchanged – 60 people, 14 of them have been hospitalized,” the ministry spokesperson said.
// Jun. 12, 2008 - 07:16 GMT
Lavrov says Russia to boost role in Sevastopol's development
Russia's leadership intends to increase its contribution to the development of the Ukrainian Black Sea port city of Sevastopol, the Russian Foreign Minister said on Thursday.
// Jun. 12, 2008 - 08:28 GMT
TNK-BP's Russian shareholders start legal action against BP
TNK-BP's Russian shareholders announced on Thursday the start of legal proceedings against the oil company's British co-owners, amid a series of disputes over management and strategy.
// Jun. 12, 2008 - 08:51 GMT
Russia to seek UN Kosovo mission chief's dismissal
Russia's Foreign Ministry issued a statement on Thursday saying the country will seek the dismissal of the United Nations' chief representative in Kosovo over his plans to end the UN mission in the province.
// Jun. 12, 2008 - 09:26 GMT
Medvedev thanks Chirac for improving Franco-Russian relations
President Dmitry Medvedev conferred a Russian state award on former French president Jacques Chirac on Thursday, and thanked him for his contribution to humanitarian work and to improving ties with Russia.
// Jun. 12, 2008 - 10:21 GMT
Medvedev says economic growth must bring better living standards
Russian President Dmitry Medvedev said on Thursday that an important task facing Russia will be ensuring that the country's economic success produces higher living standards for the population.
// Jun. 12, 2008 - 10:42 GMT