Russia to put 3 Glonass satellites into orbit
Russia will launch a rocket on Thursday to orbit three Glonass navigation satellites from the Baikonur space center in Kazakhstan, a space agency spokesman said.
// Dec. 25, 2008 - 06:36 GMT
Nine bodies recovered after Ukrainian apartment blast
The bodies of nine people killed in a gas blast at an apartment building in Yevpatoriya, southern Ukraine, have been recovered from the debris, Ukraine's UNIAN agency said on Thursday citing an emergencies ministry spokesman.
// Dec. 25, 2008 - 06:50 GMT
Israel prepares operation to prevent Palestinian rocket attacks
The Israeli authorities are preparing a military response to Palestinian rocket attacks in Gaza, the country's leading papers reported on Thursday citing military sources.
// Dec. 25, 2008 - 09:37 GMT
Russian international reserves up $15.4 bln in week
Russia's gold and foreign currency reserves increased by $15.4 billion, to $450.8 billion, in the week of December 12 – December 19, the Central Bank of Russia said Thursday.
// Dec. 25, 2008 - 09:56 GMT