Kremlin adviser: Russia aims to open second base in Kyrgyzstan, also home to key US baseMOSCOW — Russian news agencies are quoting a top Kremlin adviser as saying Moscow aims to build a second military base in Kyrgyzstan, where the United States also has a major air base. Unmanned Russian cargo ship docks at international space station to deliver suppliesMOSCOW — Russia’s Mission Control says an unmanned Russian cargo ship has docked successfully at the international space station to deliver supplies for its six-member crew. Ukraine seeks to restructure debt of troubled Naftogaz energy firmKIEV, Ukraine — Ukraine’s acting finance minister said Wednesday the government has launched talks on restructuring the foreign borrowings of the state energy firm Naftogaz, in a worrying sign that the company at the center of Europe’s natural gas trade is in financial trouble. Former chief of Russia’s anti-terror commando warns of growing violence in CaucasusMOSCOW — A former leader of Russia’s top anti-terrorist commandos warned Wednesday that violence in the North Caucasus poses a growing threat to the nation. Police in Kyrgyzstan disband opposition rallies, detain dozens of protestersBISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan — Police broke up opposition rallies protesting the outcome of Kyrgyzstan’s recent presidential election on Wednesday, detaining dozens of demonstrators. 3 months after violent protests, Moldovans go to the polls in new parliamentary electionsCHISINAU, Moldova — Voting was brisk Wednesday in closely monitored elections that could shift the impoverished former Soviet republic of Moldova away from Russia and toward the European Union. Obama administration is not ruling out NATO membership for RussiaWASHINGTON — The Obama administration is not ruling out the possibility of Russian membership in NATO. Officials say ex-Armenian consul among those arrested in probe of immigration document scamLOS ANGELES — Officials say they have arrested a former Armenian consul and an immigration attorney following a two-year investigation into an alleged document scam. Ex-Armenian consul among those arrested in probe of California immigration document scamLOS ANGELES — A former Armenian consul, a consular employee and an immigration attorney have been arrested following a two-year investigation into an alleged document scam aimed at helping immigrants avoid deportation, officials said Tuesday. Reputed Russian ‘godfather’ Ivankov wounded in shooting outside Moscow cafeMOSCOW — Moscow police say a gunman has wounded Vyacheslav Ivankov, whom U.S. prosecutors have called a godfather of Russian organized crime. Norway’s Telenor fails to block sale of Vimpelcom stake through Russian courtsMOSCOW — A Moscow court refused Tuesday to block the sale of Telenor’s stake in No. 2 Russian mobile phone company VimpelCom, paving the way for the Norwegian company to lose its Russian asset, Telenor said in a statement. Ukraine prosecutors: Skull likely belonging to investigative reporter killed in 2000 foundKIEV, Ukraine — Ukrainian investigators on Tuesday found what they believe are the remains of the skull of a journalist who was kidnapped and decapitated nearly nine years ago, officials said. Energy-rich Turkmenistan says it wants to sell gas to Britain to create new export marketsASHGABAT, Turkmenistan — Turkmenistan’s president has said his energy-rich country wants to export natural gas to Britain as part of its strategy to find new markets, state media reported Tuesday. British-Russian oil major TNK-BP’s Q2 profit up 43 pct at $1.3 billion from Q1MOSCOW — British-Russian oil company TNK-BP said Tuesday its second quarter profit jumped 43 percent from the first quarter — largely due to higher oil prices and suggesting the worst of the recession has passed. British-Russian oil major TNK-BP’s first-half net profit halves to $2 billion on weaker demandMOSCOW — British-Russian oil company TNK-BP said Tuesday its net profit plummeted by more than half to $2 billion in the first six months of 2009 on lower oil prices and depressed demand. Moldovans to hold a new nationwide vote after uprising triggered in part by TwitterCHISINAU, Moldova — Moldovans go to the polls Wednesday, three months after protesters stormed the capital accusing the communist-led government of rigging nationwide elections — and used Twitter to rally support after cell phone networks went down. Russian Orthodox Patriarch signals he will not allow independent church in UkraineKIEV, Ukraine — The head of the Russian Orthodox Church rejected calls from Ukraine’s president to create a local Orthodox church that would be independent from Moscow, saying he firmly supports the status quo. US Vice President Biden’s comments on a weakened Russia are front-page news in MoscowMOSCOW — An interview U.S. Vice President Joe Biden gave to an American newspaper was front-page news Monday in Moscow, where his characterization of Russia as a weakened nation hit a raw nerve. Vice President Biden’s comments on a weakened Russia are front-page news in MoscowMOSCOW — An interview U.S. Vice President Joe Biden gave to an American newspaper was front-page news Monday in Moscow, where his characterization of Russia as a weakened nation hit a raw nerve. 2 blasts hit Tajik capital ahead of meeting of leaders of Afghanistan, Pakistan and RussiaDUSHANBE, Tajikistan — Two small explosions have hit the Tajik capital before a high-profile meeting between the leaders of Afghanistan, Pakistan and Russia, highlighting security concerns in the impoverished Central Asian nation. 3 months after post-election violence, Moldovans to hold another nationwide voteCHISINAU, Moldova — Three months after their country was wracked by violent post-election protests, Moldovans vote again this week in a tightly contested ballot that could see the ex-Soviet republic remain in Russia’s orbit or edge closer to the European Union. Russian Orthodox Patriarch visits Ukraine in power show, calls for ‘church unity’KIEV, Ukraine — The leader of the Russian Orthodox Church led solemn prayers in Kiev on Monday, the first day of 10-day visit aimed at reasserting Moscow’s dominance over church leaders in Ukraine. Russian Orthodox Patriarch visits Ukraine, calls for ‘church unity’KIEV, Ukraine — The patriarch of the Russian Orthodox Church has arrived in Kiev for a 10-day visit aimed at reasserting Moscow’s dominance over the church’s leaders in Ukraine. Senate takes stand on concessions to Russia on nuclear reduction treatyWASHINGTON — The Senate is making it clear to the Obama administration that it will look askance at concessions, particularly on missile defense, that the United States might make to conclude a new nuclear arms reduction treaty with Russia. Final official results show Kyrgyz president winning second term with 76 percent of voteBISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan — Election officials say President Kurmanbek Bakiyev has overwhelmingly won a second term taking 76 percent of the vote in the Central Asian country that is critical to U.S. strategy in Afghanistan. Officials say suicide bomber kills 6, including 4 policemen, in Chechen capitalGROZNY, Russia — A suicide bomber killed six people and himself, and wounded at least 10 others Sunday in the capital of violence-plagued Chechnya, officials said. Officials say suicide bomber kills 5, including 4 policemen, in Chechen capitalGROZNY, Russia — A suicide bomber killed five people and himself, and wounded at least 10 others Sunday in the capital of violence-plagued Chechnya, officials said. Officials say suicide bomber kills 5, including 3 policemen, in Chechen capitalROSTOV-ON-DON, Russia — A suicide bomber killed five people and wounded a number of others Sunday in the capital of violence-plagued Chechnya, officials and news reports said. Russia’s Medvedev says NATO “not ready” for Georgia and Ukraine membershipMOSCOW — Russian President Dmitry Medvedev said Sunday NATO is beginning to realize that Georgia and Ukraine should not be “dragged” into the alliance. Kyrgyzstan’s opposition claims widespread election fraud and promises to protestBISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan — Kyrgyzstan’s opposition presented video recordings Saturday that it claims show widespread fraud in the recent presidential election and announced plans for anti-goverment demonstrations. |
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