Rabid dog caught after biting dozens in southeast Moscow
A dog infected with rabies had bitten dozens of people in southeastern Moscow before being caught in the local district of Zhulebino.
// Dec. 28, 2009 - 02:23 GMT
Rabies dog caught after biting dozens in southeast Moscow
A dog infected with rabies had bitten dozens of people in southeastern Moscow before being caught in the local district of Zhulebino.
// Dec. 28, 2009 - 02:23 GMT
Putin launches Pacific oil pipeline
Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin officially launched on Monday the East-Siberia – Pacific Ocean oil pipeline during his visit to the region.
// Dec. 28, 2009 - 03:31 GMT
China says hijacked bulk carrier released
A Chinese bulk carrier, held by Somali pirates for more than two months, was freed early on Monday.
// Dec. 28, 2009 - 03:41 GMT
Putin says Pacific oil pipeline "strategic project"
Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin, who officially launched on Monday the East-Siberia – Pacific Ocean (ESPO) oil pipeline, said it was a project of strategic importance for Russia.
// Dec. 28, 2009 - 04:21 GMT
Moscow court to examine police shooting spree case
The Moscow City Court has completed preliminary hearings into the case of a former police officer, who killed two people in late April, and will begin to examine the case later on Monday.
// Dec. 28, 2009 - 05:00 GMT
Antonov An-148 regional aircraft after its first commercial flight
On December 24, the new Antonov An-148 regional jet airliner performed its first commercial flight from St. Petersburg to Moscow. Operated by the State Transport Company (GTK) Rossiya, the plane carrying over 50 passengers landed at Moscowâ™s Domodedovo Airport at 3.53 p.m. Moscow time. </p>
// Dec. 28, 2009 - 06:21 GMT
Stranded Russian sailors go on hunger strike in Vietnam
Russian sailors stuck in Vietnam went on a hunger strike on Monday demanding to be returned home and payment of salaries for the past eight months, an International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF) inspector said.
// Dec. 28, 2009 - 06:28 GMT
Kyrgyz Prime Minister to discuss gas supplies in Uzbekistan
Kyrgyz Prime Minister Daniyar Usyonov will discuss a range of economic issues on Monday, including gas supplies for 2010, with his Uzbek colleague in Tashkent, a Kyrgyz government spokesman said.
// Dec. 28, 2009 - 06:48 GMT