Russia's Nerpa nuclear submarine resumes sea trials in Pacific
Russia's Nerpa nuclear-powered submarine, which was damaged in a fatal accident during previous tests, resumed sea trials on Friday in the Sea of Japan, a spokesperson for the Amur shipyard said.
// Jul. 10, 2009 - 05:03 GMT
G8 summit: Day 2
The leaders of Brazil, Egypt, India, Mexico, South Africa took part in the second day of the G8 summit in Italy, to discuss the economic crisis and climate change.
// Jul. 10, 2009 - 05:25 GMT
Kasparov, Karpov match could see chess revival says grandmaster
Russian chess legends Anatoly Karpov and Garry Kasparov are to renew rivalry in a showdown in Valencia in September. The match could help chess regain its popularity, grandmaster Narek Seferjan said.
// Jul. 10, 2009 - 05:38 GMT
G8 nudge emerging powers on climate
The G8 countries are reaching out to developing countries during their summit in L'Aquila, Italy, as they discuss climate change and trade.
// Jul. 10, 2009 - 05:42 GMT
Criminal case could be launched into Jackson's death
Michael Jackson's family has been informed that a criminal investigation could be launched into the King of Pop's death, a source close to the family told CNN on Friday.
// Jul. 10, 2009 - 05:55 GMT
South Russia's top police official dies in hospital after attack
A chief forensic expert, who was shot earlier in the week in Russia's North Caucasus Republic of Ingushetia, died in hospital on Friday, a health ministry source said.
// Jul. 10, 2009 - 06:06 GMT
Sea trials of Russia's Nerpa nuclear sub to continue for 2 weeks
Sea trials of Russia's Nerpa nuclear-powered submarine, which was damaged in a fatal accident during previous tests, will continue for about two weeks, a high-ranking defense official said on Friday.
// Jul. 10, 2009 - 06:08 GMT
Russian monetary base down 0.05% in week to $126 bln
Russia's Central Bank said Friday the country's narrowly defined money supply (M1) was 3 trillion 987 million rubles ($126 billion at the current exchange rate) as of July 6, down 0.05% in the week since June 29.
// Jul. 10, 2009 - 06:12 GMT
Chile to push for chopper deal with Russia despite U.S. pressure
Chile plans to continue talks with Russia on the delivery of five Mi-17 multirole helicopters for the Chilean Air Force despite pressure from the United States, a government spokesperson has said.
// Jul. 10, 2009 - 06:13 GMT