After a decade in power, Russia’s Vladimir Putin positioned for 10 more yearsMOSCOW —Vladimir Putin celebrated a decade in power Sunday, and it appears the former KGB strongman may maintain his grip on Russia’s government for years to come. Report: Chechnya’s Moscow-backed president says slain rights activist ‘had no conscience’MOSCOW —The Kremlin-backed leader of Chechnya said in a radio interview that a human rights activist whose bullet-ridden body was found in a neighboring province last month “never had any honor, dignity or conscience.” NATO relies on Russian planes in Afghanistan, but safety record is questionableMOSCOW —More than a year ago, the U.N. dropped the Russian air transport company Vertikal-T from its approved list of vendors after a fatal helicopter crash in Nepal. NATO relies on Russian planes in Afghan war, but safety record is questionableMOSCOW —More than a year ago, the U.N. dropped the Russian air transport company Vertikal-T from its approved list of vendors after a fatal helicopter crash in Nepal. Alleged harsh treatment in Afghanistan now haunts prosecution efforts at GuantanamoGUANTANAMO BAY NAVAL BASE, Cuba —U.S. military prosecutors allege that Ahmed al-Darbi has met with Osama bin Laden, trained at an al-Qaida terrorist camp, and plotted to blow up a ship in the Strait of Hormuz or off Yemen. Moldova’s pro-Western parties reach coalition deal to unseat Communists from governmentCHISINAU, Moldova —Four pro-Western parties that out-polled Moldova’s governing Communists in recent elections agreed Saturday on a coalition deal to form a new government. Russian president vows not to withdraw recognition of 2 breakaway areas of GeorgiaVLADIKAVKAZ, Russia —Russian President Dmitry Medvedev on Saturday hailed the Russian victory in a war with Georgia a year ago, saying it showed the nation’s strength and boosted its role in the world. Russian president vows not to withdraw recognition from 2 breakaway areas of GeorgiaVLADIKAVKAZ, Russia —Russian President Dmitry Medvedev promised Saturday that Russia would not withdraw its recognition of two breakaway Georgian regions, as he commemorated the start of last year’s brief and bitter war against Georgia. Russian president says Sarkozy deal helping to keep peace with Georgia 1 year after warVLADIKAVKAZ, Russia —Russian President Dmitry Medvedev awarded medals Saturday to servicemen who fought in the war against Georgia a year ago, and promised Russia would not reverse its recognition of two breakaway Georgian provinces. On war’s anniversary, Georgian president slams Russian ‘invaders,’ vows peaceful victoryTBILISI, Georgia — Georgian President Mikhail Saakashvili defiantly marked the first anniversary of his country’s war with Russia on Friday, denouncing Russian troops who control two Georgian regions as “invaders.” Russian president orders prosecutors to look into state corporations’ financesMOSCOW — President Dmitry Medvedev on Friday ordered prosecutors to look into the finances of state-owned corporate giants, which control some of Russia’s major industrial companies and have been accused of inefficiency. Russia’s ruble drops 1.3 percent on talk of devaluation, cut in interest ratesMOSCOW — The Russian ruble slid 1.3 percent against the dollar on Friday as an influential banker fueled speculation about a possible sharp devaluation of the currency and the central bank slashed the main interest rate. Georgia quietly commemorates first anniversary of war with RussiaTBILISI, Georgia — Georgia marked one year since its war with Russia on Friday with quiet moments and somber ceremonies — a nationwide minute of silence, a human chain in a war-battered town, a soldier’s small son gazing at his father’s tombstone. Georgia, Russia push for public opinion victory on war’s anniversaryTBILISI, Georgia — A year after their war, Russia and Georgia are locked in a battle of words and images over how the world will remember the conflict. Each seeks to be exonerated, each wants its adversary condemned — and both say the other side is spoiling for a new fight. Russia gets Turkish support for South Stream gas pipeline during Putin visit to AnkaraANKARA, Turkey — Russia on Thursday secured Turkish support for a pipeline project that challenges European efforts to reduce energy dependence on Moscow, but predicted that Europe would ultimately benefit from the deal. Russian Putin seeks Turkey’s support for South Stream gas pipeline during visit to AnkaraANKARA, Turkey — Russia’s Prime Minister Vladimir Putin was in Turkey on Thursday courting support for a gas pipeline project it hopes will help maintain Russian energy dominance in European nations. Georgia, Russia step back from fears that new war looms as first anniversary approachesTBILISI, Georgia — Despite rising tensions and slashing rhetoric as the first anniversary of the Russian war approaches, top officials in Tbilisi and Moscow downplay the likelihood of renewed fighting — but for deeply different reasons. South Ossetia, center of conflict between Russia and Georgia, struggles a year after warTSKHINVALI, Georgia — A year after their soldiers helped repel Georgian troops battling for this separatist-held capital, South Ossetians say they are grateful for Russia’s patronage and recognition of their independence claims. Russian military official: Russian submarines off US East Coast on legitimate training missionMOSCOW — A senior Russian military official said Wednesday that Russian nuclear-powered attack submarines spotted off the U.S. East Coast were on a legitimate training mission. Russia’s Putin strips to the waist for photographers on trip to SiberiaMOSCOW — Vladimir Putin stripped to the waist for photographers while visiting a remote, rugged region of Siberia, cultivating the macho image that has helped him remain Russia’s most popular leader more than a year after stepping down as president. Russia’s Putin again strips to the waist for photographers on trip to SiberiaMOSCOW — Vladimir Putin has once again stripped to the waist for photographers while visiting a rugged region of Siberia. Danish brewer Carlsberg sees 36 pc jump in 2Q net profit to $375 million due to cost cutsCOPENHAGEN — Danish brewer Carlsberg A/S on Wednesday reported a 36 percent rise in second-quarter profit largely on cost cuts as the company saw only a slight increase in sales. Georgia and its Russian-backed regions still locked in frozen conflict a year after warERGNETI, Georgia — Along this de-facto border where Russia’s war with Georgia broke out last year, homes still lie in rubble, apple orchards have been burned and residents who once traveled freely across the disputed territory face armed checkpoints. Russian general says submarines are on regular patrols off US East CoastMOSCOW — A top Russian general says two nuclear-powered Russian attack submarines that have been spotted off the U.S. East Coast are part of regular patrols. Russian general says US Humvees seized a year ago in Georgian war will not be returnedMOSCOW — A top Russian general says Russia has no intention of returning U.S. Humvees that Russian soldiers seized during the brief war with Georgia a year ago. Russian foreign minister criticizes US Vice President Biden’s comments on RussiaMOSCOW — Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov is criticizing U.S. Vice President Joe Biden’s recent comments about Russia as a throwback to the rhetoric of the previous U.S. administration. Feature: Meet the Russian Obama; Not yet but could beRussia’s Obama: No, he can’t, at least not now SREDNYAYA AKHTUBA, Russia — An African-born farmer is making an improbable run for office in Russia, inspired by President Barack Obama and undaunted by racial attitudes that have changed little in decades. Russia: Obama, Medvedev discuss Georgia days before anniversary of warMOSCOW — Russian President Dmitry Medvedev on Tuesday spoke with President Barack Obama about Georgia, just days before the anniversary of last year’s Russia-Georgia war, a Kremlin statement said. Wartime savior of Israel’s former chief rabbi honored by Holocaust memorialJERUSALEM — After surviving the Holocaust as a child, Israel Meir Lau — a former Israeli chief rabbi — spent decades searching for the man who saved his life. Foreign Ministry: Russian troops in South Ossetia put on high readiness amid tensionsMOSCOW — Russian troops in the breakaway province of South Ossetia have been put on increased combat readiness amid rising tensions on the de facto border with Georgia, according to officials. |
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