Russian mini-subs dive to the bottom of Lake Baikal
The expedition is set to run for two years, during which the scientists will conduct around 160 dives in various areas of the lake.
// Jul. 31, 2008 - 04:41 GMT
Libya releases LUKoil Overseas executive
The head of the LUKoil Overseas Libyan office, who was detained in Tripoli last November, has been released and is back in Moscow, a source at the Russian embassy in Libya said on Thursday.
// Jul. 31, 2008 - 05:44 GMT
F-15 crashes in Nevada during training flight, one pilot killed
An U.S. F-15 fighter has crashed over the Nevada desert during a training flight, killing one pilot and injuring another, a spokesman for the Andrews Air Force base said on Thursday.
// Jul. 31, 2008 - 06:50 GMT
Russian deputy PM talks trade, investment in Cuba
Russian Deputy Prime Minister Igor Sechin has discussed the growth of bilateral trade and investment with his Cuban counterpart Ricardo Cabrisas, the Granma newspaper's online edition said on Thursday.
// Jul. 31, 2008 - 07:26 GMT