*Updated: 02-28-2010 because of numerous emails asking questions about this from Russians living in America…* While I was sipping my morning cup of coffee here in Moscow, Russia. I was thinking that I have been in deep thoughts over the last few weeks about a certain e-mails that I get on a regular bases. These [...]
Archives: February 2011
February 28, 2011
February 28, 2011
Gaddafi: ‘All my people love me’
Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi tells the BBC he is loved by all his people and denies there have been any protests in the capital, Tripoli.
February 28, 2011
BA man guilty of terror charges
A British Airways worker based in Newcastle is convicted of using his job to plot acts including trying to blow up a plane.
February 28, 2011
February 28, 2011
Greek helmsman Kazlauskas takes up CSKA
CSKA Moscow have appointed a new head coach in their attempt to restore their faltering fortunes.
February 28, 2011
Dreaming with the genius: Fellini in Moscow
The Multimedia Art Museum Moscow, formerly the House of Photography, has opened the Russia-Italy Cross-Cultural Year with an exhibition dedicated to the one of the greatest filmmakers of all time – Italian Federico…
February 28, 2011
Uralkali Silvinit deal delayed by court injunction
The proposed merger between Uralkali and Silvinit could be delayed after Perm court issued an injunction until a preliminary hearing scheduled for April 12.
February 28, 2011
High oil prices to help budget bottom line
Finance Minister Alexei Kudrin says the spike in global crude prices will help Russia’s budget position.
February 28, 2011
Shuttle launch caught mid-air by passenger’s camera
The launch of the space shuttle Discovery on February 24 was taken on a phone camera from a passing plane. The video became an instant hit on YouTube, beating the 1 million mark in less than a week.
February 28, 2011
FSB nabs ally of most wanted terrorist allegedly tied to Domodedovo blast
Federal Security Service (FSB) has detained Chechen militant leader Khasu Batalov, an associate of Russia’s most wanted terrorist Doku Umraov, who might be linked to the Domodedovo Airport blast organizers.
February 28, 2011
“Using military force against civilian population unacceptable” – Russian FM
In the wake of events in Libya, the UN human rights council is holding its regular session in Geneva. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has condemned the use of military force against civilians.
February 28, 2011
Skating daredevils brave sub-zero night in spectacular downhill event
The freezing cold temperatures in Moscow did not prevent thousands of spectators from flocking to one of its parks to witness flying ice-skaters. RT’s Konstantin Potapov was there to watch them.
February 28, 2011
NATO to “invade” Euro-2012?
The North Atlantic Treaty Organization may help Poland and Ukraine, the host countries of the European Football Championship, with protection of the event, the military alliance’s secretary-general has said.
February 28, 2011
Russia’s militia now history, gives way to police
The Minister of Interior, Rashid Nurgaliev has described bolstering efforts with staff as the top priority, with the new Law on Police going into effect on March 1.