Powerful earthquake kills 58 in southern Kyrgyzstan
An earthquake measuring 8 on the Richter scale has killed at least 58 people in southern Kyrgyzstan, Kyrgyzstan's emergency situations ministry said on Monday.
// Oct. 06, 2008 - 05:03 GMT
Putin to talk energy in Belarus
Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin is due in Minsk on Monday to discuss prices for Russian gas supplies and a new loan to Belarus, a Russian government source said.
// Oct. 06, 2008 - 06:27 GMT
2008 Paris Motor Show
The 2008 Paris Motor Show, the worldâ™s most popular auto show, has opened in the French capital. </p>
// Oct. 06, 2008 - 06:53 GMT
Colombia clarifies minister's 'Cold War' remarks
Colombia has clarified a statement by the country's defense minister suggesting that Russia's military presence in the region would result in a “Cold War.”
// Oct. 06, 2008 - 06:55 GMT
Olmert to discuss Russian arms supplies to Middle East in Moscow
Interim Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert is to discuss bilateral ties with Russia and regional security, including Russian arms supplies to the Middle East, during a visit to Moscow that starts on Monday.
// Oct. 06, 2008 - 07:25 GMT
Russian nature reserve protects villagers from hungry bears
Russian wildlife officials have brought in armed guards to protect the public from hungry bears in Siberia's Altai Territory, a spokesperson for a local nature reserve said.
// Oct. 06, 2008 - 07:48 GMT