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Gagged! Uzbek protests against web censorship A new campaign has swung into action in Uzbekistan protesting against government censorship of the internet.

We need collective world leadership, says Lavrov The need for partnership among leading nations on the world stage has dominated an address by Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov to a major international conference.

Ukraine in crisis: coalition loses ruling majority Ukraine is bracing itself for a new wave of political turmoil after the government coalition lost its ruling majority through the resignation of two of its MPs.

Spy vs Spy: is East-West espionage on the rise? There are new fears that espionage between East and West is on the increase, despite the end of the Cold War. Former foes continue to accuse one another of spying, with Britain's intelligence service, MI5, recently...

Stars shine at Moscow Film Festival Hollywood stars Will Smith and Charlize Theron are among hundreds of A-list celebrities who appeared at the opening of Moscow’s 30th International Film Festival. The blockbuster 'Hancock' premiered on the opening night.

Russia allows peacekeepers in Abkhazia to ‘use force if provoked’ Russia's Defence Ministry says its peacekeepers in the Georgian-Abkhazian conflict zone are allowed to use force in self-defence if provoked. The statement comes after four Russian servicemen and the weapons they were tr

Baby mammoth will ‘live’ 500 years Scientists say the body of a prehistoric mammoth, found in Russia, can be preserved for another 500 years. The frozen remains, weighing 50kg, were discovered in the Yamalo-Nenets region in the Urals May last year.

Could ‘unlucky’ TV channel scupper Russia’s Euro hopes? Superstitious football fans are calling for a Russian TV channel to stop showing the country’s Euro 2008 games – because they fear it brings them bad luck.

Northern Russia ‘20 years from global warming disaster’ The effects of global warming may result in a huge disaster in northern Russia as soon as 2030. The warning comes from the country’s Deputy Emergency Minister Ruslan Tsalikov.

Hollywood in Moscow for city’s famous film festival Russia’s capital will be at the hub of world cinema over the next 10 days with the city’s 30th International Film Festival. The ceremony opens on Thursday with the Russian premiere of the Hollywood blockbuster...

Russian radar to help save the Earth? A U.S. congressman has suggested using a Russian radar together with American optical systems to monitor asteroid threats to Earth. The suggestion came during the discussion of a NASA funding bill approved by the House...

Royal visit as King of Spain meets Medvedev The Spanish King, Juan Carlos I, is to meet President Medvedev during a visit to Moscow on Thursday, with Russia’s relationship with both Spain and the European Union the main focus of talks.

Russian peacekeepers ‘could have used weapons in self-defence’ Russia's Defence Ministry says its peacekeepers in the Georgian-Abkhazian conflict zone could have used their weapons in self-defence.

Report: U.S. nuclear weapon parts missing The U.S. military has lost track of over a thousand sensitive nuclear missile parts, according to a report in a British newspaper.

Georgia releases Russian peacekeepers accused of smuggling Four Russians detained by Georgian police in the Georgia-Abkhazia conflict zone on Tuesday have been released.

Israel and Hamas agree on Gaza truce Israel and Hamas have come to an agreement on a ceasefire, starting on Thursday morning in the Gaza area. It won't be the first time Israel has struck such a deal, and there are few illusions about how long it might...

Give the dog a clone: boffins’ auction for copy of man’s best friend U.S scientists are giving doggy-lovers the chance to have their prized pooches cloned. An online auction is inviting bids of at least $US 100,000 with owners also having to write an essay on why their pet is top dog.

Three to face trial for Politkovskaya murder Three people are to stand trial for the murder of Russian journalist Anna Politkovskaya. It comes as a result of the preliminary investigation which has now been concluded.

Banned mayor may become Russia’s man in Kiev Mayor of Moscow Yury Luzhkov is in contention to become Russia’s new ambassador in Kiev – despite being banned from entering Ukraine last month.

Four to face trial as Politkovskaya investigation ends Four people have been charged in connection with the murder of Russian journalist Anna Politkovskaya. It comes as a result of the preliminary investigation which has now been concluded.

Police arrest skinheads suspected of 20 murders Police have arrested a group of Moscow skinheads suspected of killing at least 20 people from ethnic minorities.

Russian takes on U.S. over ‘child porn’ row A famous Russian designer is at the heart of a dispute over whether a topless photo of a young girl on his internet blog constitutes child pornography.

Russia destroys more chemical arms Russia has taken a key step towards destroying all its chemical weapons, with the opening of another site to neutralise arms. The country is already ahead of its international treaty obligation to destroy all chemical...

Pentagon tortures terror suspects: U.S. Senate A U.S. Senate investigation has found that the Pentagon used abusive interrogation methods against terror suspects, despite warnings by military lawyers that such tactics were cruel and illegal. An Armed Services...

Russians transport missiles to Abkhazia: Georgian media Georgian police have detained several Russian peacekeepers in the Abkhaz-Georgian conflict zone on Tuesday. Georgian media is reporting that the peacekeepers were transporting weapons and ammunition, including missiles.

Revealed: U.S. may put missile defence in Lithuania The U.S. is talking to Lithuania about the possibility of installing part of its missile defence system there if it fails to strike a deal with Poland, according to the chief Polish negotiator on missile defence.

Ukrainian protesters say 'NATO go home!' NATO’s Secretary General has sparked protests during a visit to Ukraine where he has pledged to do all he can to help the country’s bid for membership.

Belarus eyes total media control Belarus’ lower house has passed a bill which journalists fear will lead to the destruction of independent media in the country. The Journalists Association was quick to criticise the bill, which aims to centralise media...

Enraged pensioner stabs driver at zebra crossing A pensioner has fatally stabbed a motorist after a dispute at a zebra crossing. It happened in the Russian city of Tver on Tuesday.

‘A defeat for liberty’: critics round on new UK terror laws New legislation which gives British police the power to hold terror suspects for up to 42 days without charge has come under fire from politicians and human rights groups.

Delay over threat to ban Russian gymnast coach from Olympics A decision on the fate of Irina Viner, the celebrated Russian gymnastics coach who faces suspension from the Beijing Olympics, has been delayed until next month.

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