RIA Novosti

Luis Suarez Is 'a Woman' – Sharonov

Sat, 26 May 2012 09:14:21 GMT

Uzbek Player of the Year Wants Arsenal Move

Sat, 26 May 2012 09:06:09 GMT

Putin Announces New Russian Security Council

Sat, 26 May 2012 09:03:00 GMT

Russian President Vladimir Putin has named the new members of the national Security Council, the Kremlin said on Saturday.

Finnish Gunman kills 1, injures 8

Sat, 26 May 2012 07:02:00 GMT

A gunman has killed one woman and injured other eight in a shooting rampage in Finland, the Finnish news portal hbl.fi reported on Saturday referring to police.

PM Medvedev to be Elected as United Russia Leader

Sat, 26 May 2012 02:30:00 GMT

Russia’s ruling United Russia party will elect Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev as party leader at a party congress on Saturday.

Situation in Syria Remains Serious – UN Chief

Sat, 26 May 2012 00:48:00 GMT

UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon said in a report to the Security Council that the situation in Syria “remains extremely serious” and UN efforts to end the political crisis in the country have seen only “small progress,” Al Arabiya reported.

Egypt’s Brotherhood Calls for Dialogue to ‘Save Revolution’

Fri, 25 May 2012 23:20:00 GMT

Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood movement has called on all political forces in the country to take part in a national dialogue ahead of a tough battle between an Islamist candidate and a former government official in an upcoming presidential runoff.

Presidential elections in Egypt

Fri, 25 May 2012 23:20:00 GMT

Israeli Police Arrest 10 ‘Body Snatchers’

Fri, 25 May 2012 22:02:00 GMT

Israeli police have detained 10 members of an international crime ring suspected of organ trafficking and illegal transplant surgeries, an Israeli law enforcement source told RIA Novosti.

Europe’s ATV-3 Spacecraft to Raise Space Station Orbit

Fri, 25 May 2012 20:41:00 GMT

Two main engines of European Space Agency’s ATV-3 space freighter will be switched on early on Saturday to readjust the orbit of the International Space Station (ISS), Russian Mission Control said.

Forlan: I'm Staying at Inter

Fri, 25 May 2012 20:04:00 GMT

Inter Milan striker Diego Forlan said Friday he intends to remain at the Italian giants despite interest from Atletico Mineiro

Main News of May 25

Fri, 25 May 2012 19:59:00 GMT

Nababkin Stunned at Russia Euro 2012 Call-up

Fri, 25 May 2012 19:56:00 GMT

CSKA Moscow right-back Kirill Nababkin told RIA Novosti on Friday he was not expecting a Russia call-up for Euro 2012.

The 2012 UEFA European Football Championship

Fri, 25 May 2012 19:56:00 GMT

Zubkov to Remain Gazprom Board Chairman

Fri, 25 May 2012 19:55:00 GMT

Viktor Zubkov, a former Russian first deputy prime minister, will retain the post of energy giant Gazprom’s board chairman, Deputy Prime Minister Arkady Dvorkovich said on Friday.

Russian Volunteers Become Force in Search for Missing Kids

Fri, 25 May 2012 19:49:00 GMT

As Russia marks International Missing Children's Day for the first time on Friday, RIA Novosti takes a look at a volunteer organization that has grown out of tragedy to become one of the first ports of call for many desperate parents.

Russian Volunteers Become Force in Search for Missing Kids

Fri, 25 May 2012 19:49:00 GMT

Russia Coach Advocaat Bids Do Svidania

Fri, 25 May 2012 19:29:00 GMT

Coach Dick Advocaat has said farewell to Russia after the national team's last home game under his tenure Friday.

Russia's Advocaat: We Still Have to Improve

Fri, 25 May 2012 19:27:00 GMT

Despite earning a creditable 1-1 draw in Friday's Euro 2012 warm-up match against Uruguay, the Russians still have a lot to improve upon if they are to make their mark in Ukraine and Poland, coach Dick Advocaat said.

Russia's Advocaat Drops Dzyuba for Euro 2012

Fri, 25 May 2012 19:08:00 GMT

Russia coach Dick Advocaat on Friday announced his final 23-man squad for Euro 2012, dropping Spartak Moscow striker Artem Dzyuba and uncapped defender Magomed Ozdoev.

Russia, Uruguay Draw 1-1 in Euro 2012 Warm-up

Fri, 25 May 2012 18:41:00 GMT

A quick-fire exchange of goals early in the second half from Luis Suarez and Alexander Kerzhakov ensured Uruguay and Russia shared the honors in a keenly fought 1-1 friendly draw in Moscow on Friday.

China Reviews Security of Military Facilities

Fri, 25 May 2012 17:55:00 GMT

China has started a new round of security checks on core defense research and production facilities, the General Staff Headquarters of the People's Liberation Army (PLA) said.

Russia to Have New G8 Sherpa

Fri, 25 May 2012 17:40:00 GMT

Deputy Economic Development Minister Stanislav Voskresensky will temporarily be Russia’s new G8 and G20 sherpa, Deputy Prime Minister Arkady Dvorkovich said on Friday.

‘Occupy’ Camp Spells Hope for Anti-Putin Protests

Fri, 25 May 2012 16:29:00 GMT

“Those who have…suggestions for what to do…in case of a crackdown on the camp…raise your hands!” the anti-Putin protesters occupying a downtown Moscow boulevard intone in unison, their voices amplifying the words of the speaker.

Dragon Links Up with Space Station

Fri, 25 May 2012 16:15:00 GMT

The first private U.S. cargo spacecraft, the Dragon, successfully docked with the International Space Station (ISS) on Friday, Mission Control said.