Rising rates of obesity among young Americans could undermine the future of the US military, two retired generals have warned. More than a quarter of young Americans are now too fat to fight, they said. Writing in the Washington Post, the ex-commanders said the fat crisis ruled out more potential military service recruits than any [...]
Archives: 01 May 2010
May 1, 2010
May 1, 2010
Russian ambassador warns of cost to Kiev of reneging on base deal
The Russian ambassador to Kiev has dismissed the chances of Ukraine backing out of the deal on Russias lease of a Crimean naval base, saying such a step would convert some funds received by Ukraine into state debt. “Denunciation of the agreement would automatically be accompanied with the conversion of funds that Russia now transfers [...]
May 1, 2010
Bolshoi Theater gets a new face
On April 29, the new facade of the State Academic Bolshoi Theater and the renewal of the adjoining Theater Square were ceremonially unveiled after reconstruction. Now Muscovite’s and tourists can see the facade that was originally designed by architect Albert Cavos in 1856. via Bolshoi Theater gets a new face | Top Russian news and [...]
May 1, 2010
Moscow delivers aid to China quake victims
Russia has delivered a second planeload of humanitarian aid to China to help victims of Aprils powerful earthquake in Qinghai province, the Russian Embassy in Beijing said, according to the BBC. A Russian emergencies ministry Il-76 flew the aid to the neighboring Sichuan Province. A ministry spokesman earlier told RIA Novosti that the 28 tons [...]