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Court to judge if obstetrician is to blame for child’s death In Russia's Saratov region a criminal case has been launched against an obstetrician who refused to assist in a birth after she found out the pregnant woman did not have the necessary insurance documents.

Russian government urged to quickly address population decline The Russian government has been urged to speed up efforts to reverse the country's population decline. $US 7.5 BLN has been allocated to tackle the problem, which may result in Russia's population dropping by 1/3 within...

Russian press review, 10.04.07 The Russian press speculates on the worsening demographical situation in the country, writes about the Ukrainian political crisis and also comments on the visit of an Iranian nuclear negotiator to Russia.

French presidential race begins Campaigning for the French Presidential Election has officially got under way. The latest opinion polls give frontrunner, Nicolas Sarkozy, a slight lead over his competitors, but many pundits are predicting a close race.

Soyuz space module successfully docks with ISS The Soyuz space mission has docked with the ISS without a problem. After the hatches are open between the two, the Russian cosmonauts and the fifth space tourist Charles Simonyi will move onboard the ISS.

Ecologists mystified by seal deaths Hundreds of dead seals have been found in the Caspian Sea, and officials say the number is on the rise. Experts are trying to find out if the animals died from natural causes, or if oil production nearby is to blame.

Kyrgyz opposition presented “new Constitution” to Government The Kyrgyz United Opposition has completed its final draft of the country's Constitution and presented it to the government. Thousands of people are rallying in different parts of the country demanding the President's...

Thousands of Iraqis gather for anti-American protests Tens of thousands of Iraqis in the country have held large anti-American protests to mark the fourth anniversary of the fall of Baghdad. The marches have taken place in the two holy Shi’ite cities of Kufa and Najaf.

North Korea may let UN inspectors in There are reports of a potential agreement to end the deadlock on the stalled deal to stop North Korea's nuclear programme. Pyongyang says it will allow U.N. inspectors into the country immediately if $US 25...

Georgia celebrates National Unity Day April 9 is National Unity Day in Georgia, and celebrations are taking place across the country. The day recalls two major events in the recent history of the country.

More talks on Iran’s nuclear programme to start next week Iran's Foreign Ministry has said the country is ready to discuss its nuclear programme with the West, amid doubts about its peaceful nature. Another round of talks on the deadline for completing the Bushehr plant will...

Russia's only peacekeeping centre turns 15 this year Russia's only peacekeeping training centre in Moscow is celebrating its 15th birthday. The academy educated more than 500 personnel, who have then gone on to join the UN missions across the globe.

About 1% of Russian families run by single fathers Raising children is never easy at the best of times. But bringing them up alone, without a mother, is a challenge that only a small percentage of fathers have had to face.

Kidnapped Afghan translator killed Afghan authorities have confirmed that Ajmal Nashqbandi, kidnapped translator of an Italian journalist, has been beheaded by Taliban militants in southern Afghanistan.

Blast kills 18 in Iraqi town of Mahmudiya A large explosion near the town of Mahmudiya, south of Baghdad, has killed at least 18 people and injured 28. Iraqi police said a car bomb was the cause of the blast.

UK-Iranian dispute: Tehran responses to British claims Iran's state-run television has aired additional footage showing the captured British navy crew who were freed last week. The sailors there are seen relaxing, chatting and playing games.

Russian press review, 09.04.07 Russian press writes about the political crisis in Ukraine, examines conditions at Russian prisons and also meditates upon toughening punishment for people who break traffic rules in the country.

Imperial March staged in Moscow Around 500 people have gathered in the centre of Moscow for the so-called Imperial March, organised by the Eurasian Youth Union. The city authorities gave permission for the rally, but did not allow the group to march...

Russia celebrates National Day of Anti-Aircraft Defence Forces On Sunday, Russia marks its National Day of Anti-Aircraft Defence Forces. The holiday has been officially celebrated since 1975, but the history of anti-aircraft defence in Russia goes further back to the WW1.

Ukrainians divided by politics and religion A political crisis, that has gripped Ukraine, is not the only issue which divides the country. The Ukrainian Orthodox Church is split up between a Moscow Patriarchy and a separate Kiev Patriarchy, which declared...

Presidential election to test democracy in East Timor Voters in East Timor are preparing to go to the polls on Monday in the country's Presidential election which is closely watched, as a test of the state's young democracy.

British military base handed over to Iraqi army In the city of Basra in southern Iraq, British forces have handed over an important military base to the Iraqi army. The move is part of Britain's plan to gradually pull out of the country.

Soyuz spacecraft reaches orbit The Soyuz spacecraft successfully blasted off from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan, carrying aboard Russian astronauts and American space tourist Charles Simonyi. Now the spacecraft has reached its...

Russia allows three charter flights from Georgia for Easter holidays Three charter passenger flights operating between Tbilisi and Moscow have resumed especially for Easter pilgrims. People queued to buy tickets for the first flights in six months between Georgia and Russia.

Iraqi PM banned from Iranian airspace Iraq's Prime Minister, Nouri Al-Maliki, has been prevented from flying over Iran, to get to an important meeting in Japan. According to his close aides, the PM was forced to divert to Dubai to re-plot his route for the...

U.S. court releases Palestinian funds $30 MLN of Palestinian monetary authority funds have been unfrozen after a court ruling in New York. The decision means the Authority can resume functioning as the Palestinian Central Bank.

Russians commemorate murdered journalist At least 300 protesters have attended a rally in memory of journalist Anna Politkovskaya in Moscow. She was murdered in her stairwell six months ago, and investigators have still to find her killer.

6-year-old shows exceptional abilities A six-year-old boy in Russia's republic of North Ossetia is astounding his teachers with his talents. He is already learning to speak several languages and can solve complex maths problems with ease.

Russian press review, 08.04.07 The Russian press argues about some Russian authorities’ initiative to pay people for co-operation with the state. It also comments on the EU’s relations with Russia and the situation in Ukraine.

Spanish police frees Russian sex slaves In Spain, seven people accused of organising a prostitution ring have been arrested. These include the leader – an Albanian citizen – three Russians and one Armenian citizen. Forty women have been...

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