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Russia hopes to avoid arms race despite Western fears Russia may deploy missiles in its most western region of Kaliningrad in response to the U.S. anti-missile defence plans in Europe. The announcement was followed by a wave of criticism from Western leaders. But some analy

The truth about South Ossetian war should be revealed - Berlusconi The West should know the truth about the war in South Ossetia, said the Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi after talks with Russian President Dmitry Medvedev in Moscow. Solutions to tackling the global financial...

4 x 4 ‘bribe’ allegations over Yushchenko arms scandal Ukraine's president, Viktor Yushchenko, sold weapons to Georgia with a 20% discount in exchange for two luxury Land Rover cars, according to a parliamentary inquiry. The accusations over the gifts, worth $100,000 each,...

Medvedev: world needs financial overhaul The world needs a new financial architecture to become more resilient to crises in the future, said Russian President Dmitry Medvedev. He was speaking along with Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi, who visited...

Refugees lost at sea ate dead friend to survive A group of migrants turned to cannibalism in a desperate bid to stay alive after their boat was cast adrift in the Caribbean. Four people out of 22 made it through the two-week ordeal.

Can religion heal the rift between Russia and Georgia? The Russian patriarch Alexy II has met his Georgian counterpart on Thursday in spite of the severe political tensions between the two countries. It is another sign of how religious co-operation between the countries’...

The mystery of Kim Jong-il: often heard of, rarely seen North Korean leader Kim Jong-il is reported to have appeared in public again after an alleged stroke. The state-run Korean Central News Agency said that Kim Jong-il attended a concert by singers and artists, although...

IMF bails out Ukraine with massive loan The International Monetary Fund has approved a $16.4 billion loan to Ukraine. The money, $4.5 billion of which will be given immediately, is intended to help restore Ukraine's economy and rebuild financial confidence.

Obama, foreign affairs and the Axis of Evil Barack Obama’s election victory will herald a new era for international relations across the world. Alexey Sazonov examines what changes are in store.

'Merchant of Death' accuses his accusers The defence team of the so-called ‘Merchant of Death’ Viktor Bout, who’s accused of illegal arms dealing, is trying to prove that his initial arrest and detention were illegal. RT’s Evgeny Belenkiy reports from Bangkok.

British MPs call for debate on U.S. missile shield A growing number of European politicians are voicing fears over the U.S. deployment of a missile shield all across the continent. More than 50 British MPs have called for a public debate into an issue which many fear...

Medvedev hopes for 'second wind' with U.S. under Obama Dmitry Medvedev says that U.S-Russian relations could get a “second wind” as a result of Barack Obama’s victory in the American Presidential election. The announcement came during his first State of the...

President's kids prepare for life in the White House Lego toys and Barbie dolls are on their way to the White House, as the newly-elected U.S. President Barack Obama makes plans to move his family to Washington DC.

Zenit win restores Champions League hopes Russian football champions Zenit St Petersburg have kept alive hopes of qualifying for the UEFA Champions League playoffs. A 2-0 away win at BATE Borisov leave them just two points away from second placed Real...

Ralph Nader: Obama will be no better than Bush Ralph Nader, who ran against the Democrat as an independent, believes Obama will not be able to overcome the vested interests of big corporations and lobby groups and policy will remain largely unchanged from the Bush...

Interview with Vladimir Kozin and Ted Carpenter

President Dmitry Medvedev said the world can't be ruled from one capital. How will Obama take that message? Political analyst Vladimir Kozin in Moscow and Ted Carpenter from the Cato Institute in Washington DC joined

Obama’s rallying call for change Hundreds of thousands filled Chicago's Grant Park awaiting President-elect Barack Obama to take the stage. The first African American President inspired the masses by calling for unity.

Paedophile-killer faces five years behind bars A man who admitted to killing an alleged paedophile who assaulted his step-son may face five years in jail.

Interview with John Laughland and Mikhail Troitsky

Russian President’s first State of the Nation Address coincided with the day of celebrations in the U.S. over Barack Obama’s victory in the election. John Laughland from the Institute for Democracy and Cooperation fro

Misery for McCain: he even lost in his home town In the conservative, Republican city of Phoenix, capital of Arizona, senator John McCain watched as much of the voting went against him. In a state where race is still an issue, many voters backed Senator Obama.

Russian president calls for court reform Russian President Dmitry Medvedev has called for reform to Russia’s legal system which he believes should take a more balanced approach to arrest and imprisonment.

More on political proposals Russian President Dmitry Medvedev has offered a number of incentives which are aimed at strengthening the role of the legislative power as a balance of the executive one. He proposed to extend the presidential term from...

Military proposals In his Address to the Federal Council, President Medvedev warned that Russia would continue to ensure the security of its citizens.

Obama sweeps to victory in U.S. election Democratic senator Barack Obama has triumphed in the race for the White House after beating Republican rival John McCain. He will become America’s 44th President after passing the necessary winning post of 270 Electoral...

Obama: 'We seek a change' Democratic candidate Barack Obama has won the race for the White House. During his victory speech in Chicago, he said his triumph “belongs to the Americans”.

Why Barack Obama? In a video from a party of Obama supporters, Americans explain why they voted as they did and say what they expect from the President-elect of the United States.

Americans demonstrate ‘historic’ dedication As the race for the American presidency draws to an end, voters across the United States are enduring massive queues to cast their votes. Analysts are expecting the turnout to be the highest since the 1960 U.S....

Three arrested over Moscow rail track blast Police have detained three suspects over Tuesday morning's explosion on a rail track in southern Moscow. There were no casualties in the blast which occurred at around 4:20 am Moscow time (01:20 GMT). Investigators have...

Voting begins as America decides Election day will bring to an end a marathon two-year campaign for both Barack Obama and John McCain. Residents in the small village of Dixville Notch in New Hampshire have already cast their votes and have even...

Georgia for McCain, Ukraine for Obama As Americans choose their 44th President, discussions on just who should take the seat of power in the White House have spread far beyond the country itself. Polls conducted in the former Soviet states of the CIS show...

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