Death toll in Pakistan blast close to 90
The death toll in a suicide blast near northwestern Pakistan's town of Lakki Marwat has almost reached 90, with some 100 injured, police said.
// Jan. 02, 2010 - 00:59 GMT
Czech Republic decriminalizes possession of small amounts of drugs
Possession of up to 15 grams (half an ounce) of marijuana or 1.5 grams of heroin is not a criminal offense in the Czech Republic from January 1, Czech media said.
// Jan. 02, 2010 - 01:48 GMT
Over 40 dead in Brazil mudslides
Over 40 people have died in mudslides in Brazil over the past day, the Rio de Janeiro State government said Friday.
// Jan. 02, 2010 - 02:55 GMT
Michael Bloomberg sworn in as New York mayor
Billionaire Michael Bloomberg was sworn in on Friday as New York City mayor for a third term.
// Jan. 02, 2010 - 04:30 GMT
Peter Moore back in Britain
British programmer Peter Moore, 36, who had been in captivity in Iraq for two and a half years, arrived back in Britain on Friday
// Jan. 02, 2010 - 05:18 GMT
RIA Novosti’s choice: the ten major political events of 2009
RIA Novosti presents 2009â™s ten most important domestic political events, as chosen by its correspondents </p>
// Jan. 02, 2010 - 06:21 GMT
RIA Novosti’s choice: the ten major political events of 2009
RIA Novosti presents 2009â™s ten most important domestic political events, as chosen by its correspondent </p>
// Jan. 02, 2010 - 06:43 GMT
Russia's Kamaz team starts off in Dakar Rally in Buenos Aires
Russia's Team Kamaz started the legendary off-road Dakar Rally in Buenos Aires on Friday
// Jan. 02, 2010 - 06:44 GMT
Somali pirates hijack chemical tanker bound for India
Somali pirates captured a Singaporean-owned chemical tanker with 24 crew members in the Gulf of Aden on the first day of 2010
// Jan. 02, 2010 - 07:30 GMT