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Global economy gripped by substance abuse

Global economy gripped by substance abuse

January 31 2012 23:26

The problem of drug trafficking and its underestimation are part of the reasons of the current global financial crisis, says head of Russia’s Federal Drug Control Service Viktor Ivanov. This problem was discussed for the first time at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. →

Global economy gripped by substance abuse

January 31 2012 23:26

The problem of drug trafficking and its underestimation are part of the reasons of the current global financial crisis, says head of Russia’s Federal Drug Control Service Viktor Ivanov. This problem was discussed for the first time at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. →

Cosmic rays blamed for waste of five billion roubles

January 31 2012 23:04

According to the findings of an inter-departmental commission, the failure of the interplanetary probe Phobos-Grunt was caused by a combination of several factors, including the impact of cosmic rays. →

Cosmic rays blamed for waste of five billion roubles

January 31 2012 23:04

According to the findings of an inter-departmental commission, the failure of the interplanetary probe Phobos-Grunt was caused by a combination of several factors, including the impact of cosmic rays. →

Merkel's fiscal measures 'aimed at winning voter support'

January 31 2012 22:16

Interview with Phillip Souta, Director of BNE →

Scotland’s secession could 'disarm' UK

January 31 2012 21:30

As it is known, a number of Scotland’s politicians want their country to become independent from the rest of the UK, and the latter recognizes Scotland’s right to independence. →

Give Syrians a say

January 31 2012 20:39

It’s up to Syrians themselves to decide whether Bashar Assad should go or stay. Western pressure on Syrians in matters concerning their country’s future is inadmissible. →

Lavrov says Australia plans to invest in Russia

January 31 2012 20:11

Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov paid a one-day visit to Australia on Tuesday to mark the 70th anniversary of diplomatic ties between Canberra and Moscow. During his stay, the sides signed a memorandum on cooperation in Antarctica, and discussed the agenda of bilateral negotiations between the countries` foreign ministries. →

Luciano Buso - an artist who cracked Giotto Code

January 31 2012 19:15

Ever since 1898 when the Shroud of Turin – the cloth in which it is believed that the body of Christ was wrapped after the crucifixion - was first photographed, its authenticity has been heatedly debated. →

The city vs the country

January 31 2012 18:21

Half of the world’s population lives in cities, and in Russia it is three quarters. Urbanization will continue in the world and with it the problems of extra density, ecology and several others will multiply, experts warn. These problems can be solved and the cities can be made more comfortable for people. →

Give Syrians a say

January 31 2012 18:03

Give Syrians a say Georgian-American homage Australia plans to invest in Russia →

Russia-Britain: Litvinenko case back on agenda

January 31 2012 17:32

MI5 and MI6 have been ordered to disclose any secret documents pertaining to their alleged relationship with former FSB security officer Alexander Litvinenko of Russia who died in 2006 after ingesting radioactive polonium, The Daily Mail reported on Tuesday. →

New passports for travelling abroad

January 31 2012 17:13

The introduction of biometric passports for travelling abroad, which will contain the images of travelers’ fingerprints, will kick off in Russia on February 1st, and St. Petersburg will become the pilot zone. However, the Federal Migration Service of the Russian Federation plans to spread this experience over the whole country by 2012. →

Bitter fruits of revolution and the Arab Spring

January 31 2012 16:55

Reality keeps teaching hard lessons to the Western supporters of the so- called “Arab spring”. The →

Arab League setting the stage for outside intervention in Syria

January 29 2012 14:41

On Saturday the Arab League halted its observer mission in Syria, raising eyebrows in Moscow which said it was surprised and worried by the decision to scrap what it described as a very useful instrument of international oversight over the situation in the troubled Arab state. →

Holocaust Remembrance Day: 1/5 of Germans never heard of Auschwitz

January 27 2012 11:29

This Friday marks the seventh anniversary of the International Holocaust Remembrance Day. In 2005, the UN General Assembly designated January 27 to commemorate the day when Soviet troops liberated the prisoners of the Nazi death camp, Auschwitz, in Poland. →

Both government and opposition to change electoral tactics

January 26 2012 23:23

For the first time in the last ten tears Russia’s presidential elections due to be held on March 4, will take place against the background of protest rallies. It seems like the authorities and the opposition are going to compete in the number of supporters. →

EU penalises Hungary for violating budget discipline

January 24 2012 20:00

The European Union has imposed sanctions on Hungary for not adhering to the plan of cutting its budget deficit, Agence France-Presse cited an EU diplomat as saying. This decision was reached at a recent EU meeting in Brussels. →

Web site Megaupload.com closed for piracy

January 20 2012 13:23

Federal authorities shut down one of the Web’s most popular sites Thursday on charges that it illegally shared movies, television shows and e-books, prompting hackers to retaliate by blocking access to several Web sites, including those of the Justice Department and Universal Music. →

President Barack Obama to discuss government reform

January 13 2012 16:51

President Barack Obama will deliver remarks on the proposed government reform at 11:20am EST (16:20 GMT), the White House said on Friday. President Barack Obama will ask Congress for authority to merge the U.S. trade and commerce agencies, a White House official said on Friday. →

 
 
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