RIA Novosti

Russia, Azerbaijan Seek New Oil Transit Deal

Tue, 21 May 2013 13:10:03 GMT

Iraq Reopens Russian Arms Deal Probe

Tue, 21 May 2013 12:19:33 GMT

Iraq Reopens Russian Arms Deal Probe

Tue, 21 May 2013 12:19:00 GMT

Iraq's Central Criminal Court has resumed an investigation into officials suspected of corruption in a $4.2 billion deal to purchase Russian weapons, the head of the Iraqi Parliament's Integrity Committee, Bahaa al-Araji, said on Tuesday.

Courts Allows Compulsory Treatment for Unstable Offenders

Tue, 21 May 2013 11:10:40 GMT

Mentally unstable individuals convicted of minor offenses can be sent for compulsory treatment, if they are judged to pose a danger to themselves or to others, Russia's Constitutional Court has ruled.

Court Allows Compulsory Treatment for Unstable Offenders

Tue, 21 May 2013 11:10:00 GMT

Tymoshenko Launches Online Prison Diary

Tue, 21 May 2013 10:21:05 GMT

Yulia Tymoshenko case

Tue, 21 May 2013 10:21:00 GMT

Tymoshenko Launches Online Prison Diary

Tue, 21 May 2013 10:21:00 GMT

Jailed former Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko has started an online diary, entitled "Truth From Behind the Bars," published on the website of the Ukrainska Pravda newspaper.

Rostelecom’s First-Quarter Profit Plunges 49%

Tue, 21 May 2013 10:14:00 GMT

Russian state-run long-distance operator Rostelecom posted an IFRS net profit of 6.4 billion rubles ($206 million), down by 49 percent from the same period last year, the company said on Tuesday.

Moscow Safer Than New York - Minister

Tue, 21 May 2013 10:05:36 GMT

Moscow Safer Than New York - Minister

Tue, 21 May 2013 10:05:00 GMT

Russian police reforms have proved so successful that, in some areas, Moscow outperforms New York on safety, Russian Interior Minister Vladimir Kolokoltsev has boasted while on a visit to the United States.

World Cup Infrastructure Inadequate - Deputy CEO

Tue, 21 May 2013 09:44:00 GMT

Russia is struggling to beef up its hospitality infrastructure ahead of the 2018 World Cup, with seven of the 11 host cities lagging behind in the number of hotel rooms on offer, World Cup deputy CEO Alexander Djordjadze said Tuesday.

New Case Into Murder of Russian Journalist Goes to Court

Tue, 21 May 2013 08:57:16 GMT

Investigation into Politkovskaya murder

Tue, 21 May 2013 08:57:00 GMT

New Case Into Murder of Russian Journalist Goes to Court

Tue, 21 May 2013 08:57:00 GMT

A case against five men suspected of being involved in the 2006 high-profile murder of Russian investigative reporter Anna Politkovskaya has been sent to court, the prosecutors said on Tuesday.

Chechen Leader Denies 'Execution Lists' of Rebels

Tue, 21 May 2013 07:43:45 GMT

Chechen Leader Denies 'Execution Lists' of Rebels

Tue, 21 May 2013 07:43:00 GMT

The head of Russia’s Chechen Republic Ramzan Kadyrov has denied reports alleging the existence of “death lists” of locals identified as radical separatists.

Russia Announces Cash Prizes for Its Universiade Medalists

Tue, 21 May 2013 07:30:00 GMT

Russia’s federal government will pay out roughly $5,400 to Russian gold medalists at this summer’s University Games in the Russian city of Kazan, according to a decree signed Tuesday by Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev.

Strizhi Aerobatic Display Team Rehearses New Flight Program with New Commander

Tue, 21 May 2013 06:00:00 GMT

Maxim Musatov, the new Commander of the Strizhi Aerobatic Display Team, is refreshing his skills in order to fly the MiG-29 Fulcrum fighter, in training for new aerobatics flights. Watch this video to see a first-class pilot training for action.

Russian Press at a Glance, Tuesday, May 21, 2013

Tue, 21 May 2013 05:52:00 GMT

A brief look at what is in the Russian papers today

Massive Tornado Ravages Oklahoma

Tue, 21 May 2013 05:25:00 GMT

A massive tornado ploughed through populated areas near Oklahoma City on Monday, demolishing homes, schools and businesses, hurling cars and trucks through the air and leaving a stunning trail of wreckage and human agony in its wake, all documented on live TV.

Two Suspected Militants Killed in Ingushetia

Tue, 21 May 2013 04:54:28 GMT

Two Suspected Militants Killed in Ingushetia

Tue, 21 May 2013 04:54:00 GMT

Two suspected militants were killed on Tuesday in a shootout with law-enforcers in Russia’s North Caucasus Republic of Ingushetia, a spokesman for the republic’s investigative department said.

Hijacked Chinese Vessel Leaves N.Korea - Agency

Tue, 21 May 2013 04:23:50 GMT

Hijacked Chinese Vessel Leaves N.Korea - Agency

Tue, 21 May 2013 04:23:00 GMT

A Chinese fishing vessel seized by a group of North Koreans in Chinese waters about two weeks ago was released on Tuesday, China’s Xinhua news agency said.