CIS and Baltic press on Russia
// Oct. 06, 2008 - 10:00 GMT
Earthquake kills over 60 in southern Kyrgyzstan - 2
A strong earthquake has killed more than 60 people in southern Kyrgyzstan and leveled a village in the Central Asian state, the local emergency situations ministry said Monday.
// Oct. 06, 2008 - 08:59 GMT
Russia's RTS index falls below benchmark 1000-point level
Russia's RTS stock index fell below the “psychologically important” level of 1,000 points on Monday.
// Oct. 06, 2008 - 08:49 GMT
Switzerland confirms will represent Russia's interests in Georgia
The Swiss Embassy in Tbilisi is ready to represent Russia's interests in Georgia, which broke off diplomatic relations with Moscow at the end of August, Switzerland's mission said Monday.
// Oct. 06, 2008 - 08:49 GMT
Russian nature reserve protects villagers from hungry bears
Russian wildlife officials have brought in armed guards to protect the public from hungry bears in Siberia's Altai Territory, a spokesperson for a local nature reserve said.
// Oct. 06, 2008 - 07:48 GMT
Olmert to discuss Russian arms supplies to Middle East in Moscow
Interim Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert is to discuss bilateral ties with Russia and regional security, including Russian arms supplies to the Middle East, during a visit to Moscow that starts on Monday.
// Oct. 06, 2008 - 07:25 GMT