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Two killed in Moscow household gas explosion

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:42:00 GMT

Two people died in fire after a household gas explosion in the southeast of the Russian capital

Eight injured in household gas explosion in southeastern Moscow

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:02:00 GMT

Eight people have been injured in a household gas explosion in a residential building in Moscow's southeast.

Main news of November 20

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:00:00 GMT

A roundup of what has happened in the past 24 hours

Bulgaria seizes Ukrainian cargo vessel for repair arrears

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:53:00 GMT

Bulgaria has seized a Ukrainian cargo vessel because of nonpayment for repairs, the Bulgarian Focus news agency reported on Friday.

First proton beam completes loop through Large Hadron Collider

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:11:00 GMT

The first circulating beam of protons successfully made it through the entirety of the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) on Friday, a source at the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN) told RIA Novosti by telephone.

Medvedev pins hopes on new EU president to boost ties

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:53:00 GMT

Russian President Dmitry Medvedev expressed hope on Friday that the appointment of Herman Van Rompuy as European Council President could boost Russia-EU ties.

Kokoity 'anticipates' Belarus to recognize South Ossetia

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:47:00 GMT

South Ossetian President Eduard Kokoity said the former Georgian republic "anticipates" its recognition by Belarus, but "does not insist" on an immediate decision.

Large Hadron Collider fires first proton beams

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:53:00 GMT

The first circulating beam of protons has made it halfway through the circular device of the Large Hadron Collider (LHC), a scientist participating in the experiment said on Friday.

Work on Bushehr continuing as scheduled - Russian contractor

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:24:00 GMT

Russian and Iranian officials confirmed on Friday that work to launch Iran's first nuclear power plant is going as scheduled, Russia's state nuclear power equipment and service export monopoly said.

CIS countries could scrap dollar in several years - Kudrin

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:40:00 GMT

CIS countries could drop the U.S. dollar in financial settlements and start using their national currencies within the next few years, the Russian finance minister said on Friday.

Victoria’s Secret “Angels” in annual fashion show

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:33:39 GMT

Victoria’s Secret’s legendary Angels were modeling the season’s most expensive and mind-blowing clothes.

Patriarch Kirill marks his 63rd birthday

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:26:00 GMT

Patriarch Kirill, enthroned as the 16th Patriarch of Moscow and All Russia in February 2009, marked his 63rd birthday on Friday. The birthdays of patriarchs are not widely celebrated in the Russian Orthodox Church as they are considered personal. Instead, the church celebrates the patriarch’s name day on May 24, the day of his patron saints Cyril and Methodius, the Greek brothers born in Thessaloniki in the 9th century, who became the missionaries of Christianity to the Slavic peoples.

WHO reports 525,000 swine flu cases worldwide

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:09:00 GMT

The total number of officially confirmed swine flu cases has exceeded 525,000 worldwide, with about 6,750 fatalities, the World Health Organization reported on Friday.

Turkey cancels tender for first NPP project

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:53:00 GMT

Turkey on Friday canceled a tender for the construction of its first nuclear power plant, Turkey's Electricity Trade Corp (TETAS) said.

Seven days in photographs, November 14-20, 2009

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:24:00 GMT

RIAN.Ru presents a photo review of the main events of November 14-20, 2009 in its Weekend project

Putin to travel to France next week

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:54:00 GMT

Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin will visit France on November 26-27, when a decision could finally be made on the purchase of a French Mistral-class helicopter carrier, a government spokesman said on Friday.

Dialogue with Russia: Arabic-language newspaper Anbaa Mosku revived

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:33:43 GMT

The Arabic-language newspaper Anbaa Mosku has been revived after 17 years, to become a discussion venue for Russia and the Middle Eastern countries.

Russia launches Cosmos-series military satellite

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:16:00 GMT

Russia's Space Forces on Friday launched a Soyuz-U carrier rocket with a Cosmos-series military satellite, a SF spokesman said.

What the Russian papers say

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:05:00 GMT

MOSCOW, November 20 (RIA Novosti) EU reform does not affect Russia's relations with Europe / New Ukrainian leader to change Caucasus policy - analyst / Russia prolongs moratorium on capital punishment / Russian state company to control oil project off Turkmenistan

Russian patriarch warns on attributing blame for priest's murder

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:59:00 GMT

The head of Russia's Orthodox Church warned on Friday against rushing to accuse "individuals or groups" of the murder of a priest in Moscow.

The 100th anniversary of Soviet helicopter designer Mikhail Mil’s birth

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:21:00 GMT

On November 22, 2009, Russia will celebrate the 100th anniversary of Soviet scientist and helicopter designer Mikhail Mil’s birth. In 1950, the first Soviet Mi-1 Hare three-seat production helicopter entered service, and was later followed by the Mi-2 Hoplite, the Mi-4 Hound, the Mi-6 Hook and the Mi-8 Hip.

Russian strategic bombers perform Arctic patrol mission

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:07:00 GMT

Two Russian Tu-95 MS Bear strategic bombers have accomplished a routine patrol mission over neutral waters of the Arctic and Pacific oceans and the Aleutian Islands, an Air Force spokesman said on Friday.

Foreign investment in Russia down 28% in 9M09

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:44:00 GMT

Foreign investment in the Russian economy in the first nine months of the year fell 27.8% year-on-year to $54.738 billion, the state statistics service said on Friday.

Ukraine reports 354 flu deaths since start of October

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:24:00 GMT

The death toll from the ongoing flu epidemic in Ukraine has reached 354 since the start of October, the country's health ministry said on Friday.

Ukraine's swine flu crisis

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:24:00 GMT