Lapis Lazuli
// Feb. 13, 2009 - 05:56 GMT
Three Russian biathletes test positive for doping
B-samples of three Russian biathletes tested positive for doping, Russia's Sport TV channel reported on its website on Friday.
// Feb. 13, 2009 - 06:18 GMT
Hamas, Fatah to discuss unity talks in Egypt
Senior officials from the two main Palestinian factions are discussing resuming Egypt-sponsored reconciliation talks that failed to get off the ground in November last year, Egyptian media said.
// Feb. 13, 2009 - 07:14 GMT
Air pollution affects 44% of Russians
A total of 44% of Russians live in areas with serious air pollution, the Eurasian Development Bank said in a report on Friday.
// Feb. 13, 2009 - 07:18 GMT
Russian destroyer escorting 4 ships through Gulf of Aden
Russia's Admiral Vinogradov destroyer is escorting four vessels through waters off the Horn of Africa to protect them against Somali pirates, Navy Capt. 1st Rank Roman Martov said on Friday.
// Feb. 13, 2009 - 07:55 GMT
Russian space freighter docks with orbital station
A Russian cargo spacecraft successfully docked on Friday with the International Space Station (ISS), a RIA Novosti correspondent reported from Russia's Mission Control.
// Feb. 13, 2009 - 08:15 GMT
Letters to Obama, February 13
Here is a new selection of letters to U.S. President Barack Obama received by RIA Novosti from February 7 to February 13
// Feb. 13, 2009 - 08:50 GMT