Russia successfully launches rocket with military satellite

A Proton-K/DM-2 heavy carrier rocket with a Cosmos-series military satellite has been successfully launched from the Baikonur space center in Kazakhstan on Friday, a Defense Ministry spokesman said.

// Jun. 27, 2008 - 05:22 GMT


Spain outplay Russia to make Euro 2008 final

VIENNA (RIA Novosti) – Three second-half goals by Spain broke the hearts of a young Russian side in the semifinals of Euro 2008 on Thursday night in Vienna. >>

// Jun. 27, 2008 - 05:32 GMT


Banks' correspondent accounts with CBR decline 2.9%

// Jun. 27, 2008 - 05:33 GMT


Indonesian Air Force plane reported missing with 18 on board

// Jun. 27, 2008 - 06:02 GMT


Russian monetary base up $213 mln in week to $185 bln

// Jun. 27, 2008 - 06:06 GMT


Japan says North Korea denuclearization requires verification

Japan's foreign minister cautioned that it could be problematic verifying that North Korea has declared all its nuclear programs and is in fact ready to comply with the six-nation denuclearization demands.

// Jun. 27, 2008 - 06:12 GMT


One killed, one injured in armed stick up on Moscow bank van

// Jun. 27, 2008 - 06:27 GMT


Six drug dealers executed in China

// Jun. 27, 2008 - 07:18 GMT


Russia philosophical after Euro 2008 defeat

After three victories, and at times scintillating soccer, the Russian national side faced a reality check as they came up against a strong Spanish side in the semifinals of Euro 2008 in Vienna on Thursday night, going down 3–0.

// Jun. 27, 2008 - 08:14 GMT


Council of Europe secretary general to visit Russia

Council of Europe Secretary General Terry Davis will pay a visit to Russia on July 1, a source in the organization said on Friday.

// Jun. 27, 2008 - 08:18 GMT