Russian naval task force arrives in Libyan capital

// Oct. 11, 2008 - 08:24 GMT


G7 brings in Russia for financial crisis talks

// Oct. 11, 2008 - 08:25 GMT


President Medvedev observes Barents Sea drills from aircraft carrier

Russian President Dmitry Medvedev arrived on board the Admiral Kuznetsov aircraft carrier Saturday to observe military exercises in the Barents Sea.

// Oct. 11, 2008 - 09:03 GMT


Russian space chief doubts expansion of ISS crew in 2009

Plans to increase the crew of the International Space Station from three to six astronauts in 2009 may be delayed, the head of the Russian space agency said Saturday.

// Oct. 11, 2008 - 09:36 GMT


Kiev court suspends presidential decree to dissolve parliament

The Kiev District Court on Saturday suspended the Ukrainian president's decree to dissolve parliament and call snap parliamentary polls, the Unian agency reported.

// Oct. 11, 2008 - 10:21 GMT


London feels Russian oligarchs' losses

London may get a sharp taste of Russia's financial crisis as the country's billionaires see their paper wealth tumble along with Russian stock markets, The Times newspaper reported Saturday.

// Oct. 11, 2008 - 10:48 GMT


One killed as 5.5 magnitude earthquake hits Chechnya

// Oct. 11, 2008 - 11:01 GMT


Russian submarine conducts full-range test of Sineva ICBM

A Russian submarine has for the first time test launched the Sineva ballistic missile to its maximum range, an aide to the Russian navy commander said Saturday.

// Oct. 11, 2008 - 11:29 GMT


New Iranian envoy praises ties with Russia

Iran's new ambassador to Moscow has emphasized his country's commitment to developing its partnership with Russia, the Foreign Ministry said Saturday.

// Oct. 11, 2008 - 11:30 GMT


Iran says ready to answer 'valid' questions on nuclear program

Iran's Atomic Energy Organization said Saturday it was ready to answer any questions the UN nuclear watchdog had about the Iranian nuclear program, the Islamic Republic News Agency reported.

// Oct. 11, 2008 - 14:42 GMT