Two children, one adult dead in West Siberian house fire

// Jul. 08, 2008 - 05:07 GMT


Three police officers murdered in North Caucasus

Three traffic officers have been shot dead in Russia's North Caucasus Republic of Kabardino-Balkaria, a police source said on Tuesday.

// Jul. 08, 2008 - 05:20 GMT


Livestock deaths reported in anthrax-hit Siberian republic

// Jul. 08, 2008 - 06:40 GMT


Russia starts large-scale naval exercise in the Pacific

Over 20 combat and auxiliary ships from Russia's Pacific Fleet started on Tuesday a large-scale naval exercise in the Sea of Japan, which includes live firing drills, a fleet spokesman said.

// Jul. 08, 2008 - 07:07 GMT


Medvedev says no progress on key issues after talks with Bush

Russia's president said on Tuesday talks with his U.S. counterpart yielded little progress on key controversial issues, but both sides said they were willing to continue discussions.

// Jul. 08, 2008 - 07:26 GMT


North Korea nuclear talks to resume on July 10

Talks with North Korea on its nuclear program are set to restart on July 10 in Beijing, Seoul's chief nuclear negotiator said on Tuesday.

// Jul. 08, 2008 - 07:43 GMT


High heel sprint in St. Petersburg

Over 40 young women took part in the third annual high-heel sprint in St. Petersburg.

// Jul. 08, 2008 - 07:47 GMT


Serbian parliament votes for the new cabinet

The Serbian parliament has approved a new government, comprising former rivals, the pro-Western Democratic Party and the Socialist Party, a RIA Novosti correspondent reported on Tuesday.

// Jul. 08, 2008 - 08:02 GMT


Arshavin philosophical as Barcelona move falls through

One of the stars of Euro 2008, Russian forward Andrei Arshavin, has spoken of his disappointment after his club turned down an offer for him from Spanish giants Barcelona.

// Jul. 08, 2008 - 08:04 GMT


Russia's chief doctor blasts new drink-drive law

// Jul. 08, 2008 - 08:54 GMT