Political risks drive ruble down, Russian stocks mixed
The ruble continued its slide on Wednesday against the world's major currencies amid foreign investors' increased fears of political instability in the country after Sunday's parliamentary election while Russian stocks showed mixed dynamics following Tuesday's slump. - Sputnik International
7 December 2011, 08:45 GMT
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Russian human rights adviser criticizes police crackdown on protesters
Police have detained more than 600 people over two nights of protests against alleged fraud in Sunday’s parliamentary elections in which Prime Minister Vladimir Putin’s United Russia party won a much reduced majority. - Sputnik International
7 December 2011, 08:37 GMT
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Moscow ex-mayor’s wife to show up for questioning only after official notice - lawyer
Yelena Baturina, wife of Moscow's former mayor Yury Luzhkov, will only appear for questioning over alleged embezzlement of state funds after she receives an official notice from investigators - Sputnik International
7 December 2011, 08:28 GMT
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Russian arms trader to raise exports by 11% in 2011
“The figures will rise by about $1 billion compared to 2010,” said Viktor Komardin, who is also heading a Russian delegation to the Lima 2011 arms show in Malaysia. - Sputnik International
7 December 2011, 07:01 GMT
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Floods or no floods, Thailand tours are increasingly popular in Primorye
Pattaya, a popular Thai resort - Sputnik International
7 December 2011, 06:23 GMT
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Russian Press at a Glance, Wednesday, December 7, 2011
Russian Press at a Glance, Wednesday, December 7, 2011 - Sputnik International
7 December 2011, 04:37 GMT
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Russia to sell six Su-30 fighter jets to Indonesia – paper
Russia started the first day at an arms show in Malaysia with a preliminary agreement on the delivery of six Su-30MK2 fighters to Indonesia - Sputnik International
7 December 2011, 02:44 GMT
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Russia sends humanitarian aid to Kosovo Serbs
Kosovodeclared its independence from Serbia in February 2008 - Sputnik International
7 December 2011, 01:17 GMT
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Greek parliament backs 2012 austerity budget
6 December 2011, 23:48 GMT
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Russian task force goes on mission in Atlantic, Mediterranean
Admiral Kuznetsov aircraft carrier - Sputnik International
6 December 2011, 22:54 GMT
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Flare thrown into protest crowd in Moscow
Flare thrown into protest crowd in Moscow - Sputnik International0:34
6 December 2011, 22:25 GMT
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Zenit through to Champions League knockout stages after 0-0 draw in Porto
Porto committed men forward late on but were thwarted at every turn, leaving the Russians celebrating their passage to the knockout rounds. - Sputnik International
6 December 2011, 21:46 GMT
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Russia, Czech Republic to set up joint nuclear energy venture
During his official visit Medvedev will meet with Czech President Vaclav Klaus and Prime Minister Petr Necas to discuss bilateral trade and cooperation in energy, transportation and technology sectors - Sputnik International
6 December 2011, 21:02 GMT
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Main news of December 6
Main news - Sputnik International
6 December 2011, 19:59 GMT
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