Far Eastern bailiffs seize yacht over $3-million debt
According to the local bailiff service department's statistics, individuals in the region owed 679 million rubles ($22 million) to banks. - Sputnik International
22 August 2010, 23:52 GMT
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Russian journalist wins Peter Mackler Award
The Peter Mackler Award, administered by the U.S. branch of Reporters Without Borders, was first awarded in 2009. - Sputnik International
22 August 2010, 23:03 GMT
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NASA satellites detect 178 wildfire hotspots in Russia
The Aqua satellite, equipped with an atmospheric infrared sounder, and Terra, equipped with a thermal emission and reflection radiometer register any hotspots across Russia. - Sputnik International
22 August 2010, 22:04 GMT
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Pentagon again postpones test of missile-destroying laser
The laser, housed aboard a modified Boeing 747-400 Freighter, was to intercept a simulated short-range ballistic missile during Sunday's tests, to be held off California's coast. - Sputnik International
22 August 2010, 21:02 GMT
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Main news of August 22
Main news of August 22 - Sputnik International
22 August 2010, 20:00 GMT
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Russia's top consumer rights watchdog to refrain from visiting Moldovan wine enterprises
Moldovan wine - Sputnik International
22 August 2010, 19:24 GMT
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Abbas not to participate in direct talks with Israel if settlement constructions continues
Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas - Sputnik International
22 August 2010, 18:15 GMT
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Russia sends up to 10 tons of humanitarian aid to S. Ossetia
South Ossetia - Sputnik International
22 August 2010, 17:41 GMT
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Chechen President's opponent Yamadayev says ready to become his ally
Isa Yamadayev - Sputnik International
22 August 2010, 17:13 GMT
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League of Arab States concerned Israeli positions may halt Middle East talks again
Gaza Strip - Sputnik International
22 August 2010, 16:24 GMT
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Another Russian oppositionist detained in Moscow for unsanctioned march attempt
Moscow rally commemorates August 1991 events - Sputnik International
22 August 2010, 15:04 GMT
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Saudi Arabia sends two field hospitals to flooded Pakistan
22 August 2010, 14:55 GMT
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Egyptian Prosecutor General to investigate Van Gogh theft personally
22 August 2010, 13:59 GMT
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Russian canoeist wins gold at men's 200m singles at World Championship
22 August 2010, 12:56 GMT
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