New U.S.-Russia arms cuts deal to be ready by yearend — ambassador
Washington and Moscow will be able to draft a new strategic arms reduction treaty by the end of the year,the U.S. ambassador to Russia said
// Oct. 09, 2009 - 02:59 GMT
One killed in explosion in Russian North Caucasus — police
One person was killed when an explosive device went off early on Friday in the town of Derbent in the Russian North Caucasus republic of Dagestan.
// Oct. 09, 2009 - 03:46 GMT
Honduras crisis talks end in stalemate
Talks on ways to resolve a political crisis in Honduras have ended in deadlock after the interim government refused to reinstate ousted president Manuel Zelaya.
// Oct. 09, 2009 - 04:41 GMT
China says Putin visit will boost ties
China is certain that an October 12–14 visit to the country by Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin will strengthen bilateral ties, a deputy foreign minister said on Friday.
// Oct. 09, 2009 - 05:47 GMT
Russia, Bolivia to launch gas joint venture soon - Gazprom
Russia and Bolivia could establish a joint venture to prospect and produce natural gas in the next two to three months, a deputy CEO of Russian energy giant Gazprom has said.
// Oct. 09, 2009 - 06:18 GMT
Moldovan premier plays down NATO bid talk
Moldova's new prime minster has said that membership of NATO is not a priority for the former Soviet republic.
// Oct. 09, 2009 - 06:56 GMT
Bombing the Moon; NASA briefing on mission to crash rocket into moon
Early on Friday, a rocket is scheduled to slam into a crater near the moon's south pole – all in the name of discovery.
// Oct. 09, 2009 - 07:12 GMT
Russia, U.S. to hold missile defense talks in Moscow
Russia and the United States will hold missile defense talks on October 12 in Moscow, a source in the Russian Foreign Ministry said on Friday.
// Oct. 09, 2009 - 07:30 GMT
Russian Church commemorates John the Divine, patron of writers
The Russian Orthodox Church is commemorating on Friday St. John the Divine, one of the 12 apostles of Jesus and the patron saint of writers, editors and publishers
// Oct. 09, 2009 - 07:51 GMT