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Anachronous discovery: Swiss watch in ancient tomb Chinese archaeologists have found a tiny Swiss watch in a tomb dating back to the Ming dynasty, which they believed has been intact for four centuries.

Santa shortage hits Sweden Being stone cold sober during duty hours is one of the main demands one should meet, to work as a Santa in Sweden, alongside possessing a low voice and special clothing.

DNA Reveals Spain’s Hidden History DNA tests have proved there were mass conversions of faith in Spain over six centuries ago, and that the country now has a prevalent Jewish and Muslim mix.

KHL’s top 5 goals of the week Take a look at the pick of the net-bursting action this week in the Continental Hockey League – the inaugural competition's top 5 goals.

Mexican border drugs deaths at record high Drug-related violence along Mexico's border is spiraling out of the control of civil authorities. Well-armed gangs are fighting over access to routes into the States. The former tourist town of Tijuana, Baja California,...

Guinea pig Santa sees eight comrades eaten Peru officials have called on people to switch to guinea pigs as the main course in their Christmas feast this year. The low-fat, low-cost rodent meat is to replace traditional turkey and pork.

Fight against AIDS to open door for Indian gays? Across South Asia the subject of homosexuality is taboo, and India is no exception. It is also illegal there, despite calls from the United Nations for a change in the law. However, the fight against AIDS has provided a...

Trying to fit in: Iraqi refugees in Sweden It's ten years since the U.S. led military operation ‘Desert Fox’ was launched in Iraq. Since then four million Iraqis have fled the country. More than 80,000 have found a safe haven in Sweden, but what are their...

Mid East peace process pushed forward The current U.S. leadership has just a few more weeks to prove the success of its foreign policy in the eyes of the world. Washington is pushing Israel and the Palestinians to accept a peace process agreement by the end...

Russian Navy sails for Cuba Warships from Russia’s Northern Fleet are on their way to Cuba for the first time since the collapse of the Soviet Union. A unit led by the Destroyer Admiral Chabanenko will moor in Havana on December 19 and stay there...

Cancer’s death grip Almost eight million people around the world will become victims of cancer this year, and a World Health Organisation report says by 2010 it will be the world's top killer, claiming more lives than AIDS and heart...

Amateur tribute to king of horror A film festival for amateur directors dedicated to bestselling horror writer Stephen King is to be held in Southern Russia. There are no multi-million dollar budgets for the home-made flicks, but there is plenty of...

Horror find points to illegal abortions Police in Moscow are investigating the gruesome discovery of five dead babies in a rubbish bin. Medical workers are trying to determine whether they had been aborted or were still-born. The grisly find has shocked the...

Trial of father of tragic tot begins In the US, the trial has begun in the case of a father accused of causing the death of his Russian-born son who he’d adopted and taken to the US.

Parliament considers amendments to spying law The government has submitted a bill to the State Duma that would amend the Criminal Code to expand the definition of treason and spying. In addition, the Kremlin has boosted the status of the commission for protection...

Tariffs on natural monopolies to be cut – Finance Minister Minister of Finance Alexey Kudrin has promised to cut the tariffs on natural monopolies.

Madoff: bad and dangerous to know? The world's biggest banks have revealed their exposure to what may prove to be the world's largest ever bank fraud. It’s estimated that the figure could reach US$50 billion.

Skinhead gang jailed for 20 murders A group of skinheads found guilty of 20 murders and 12 attempted murders have been sentenced at a Moscow court to between six and 20 years in prison. All seven were members of a racist gang.

Bush, Russia: mission impossible Russian and U.S. experts have met in Moscow to discuss America's missile defence plans for Eastern Europe and other sensitive security issues. Russia’s hopes, however, seem to lie in the future.

Dear Father Frost, please bail me out! Moscow’s Father Frost mansion has already received more than 3,000 letters. But this year a lot more adults than usual have sent their New Year wish lists to the Russian Santa. In times of financial crisis, they’re...

Monday's press review Russia’s newspapers on Monday look at the prospects for further U.S.-Russia nuclear disarmament and their joint efforts in the Middle East peace process. They look at the EU’s decision to engage post-Soviet nations in a...

State lends cash-starved banks $10.5 billion Russia’s Central Bank held an auction on Monday to provide liquidity to the country’s ailing financial sector. Banks responded by taking loans of 293 billion roubles (US 1.5 billion) at an interest rate of 12.75 per...

Satellite to explore Sun’s secrets A Russian newcomer is to join other Sun-observing satellites in the orbit soon. The latest technology should show scientists the Sun they’ve never known.

Amateur boxing Cup wraps up in Moscow Russian fighters were represented in four of eleven weight categories as the amateur World Cup boxing championships came to a close in Moscow. The event has confirmed the Russian and Cuban amateur boxing schools as by fa

Czechs move to block US missile shield Opposition politicians in Prague are taking legal action to prevent the US from building part of a controversial missile defence system on Czech soil. The Socialist Democrats are asking the Czech constitutional court to...

No life for a beauty queen Miss World 2008 Siberian beauty Ksenia Sukhinova has no time for studies and private life. However, a professional model’s career may give her more opportunities in life.

RT Expert View: religious hopes, secular fears This week we look at the revival of the Russian Orthodox Church and the possibility of Russia becoming a country dominated by religion.

Merry Meltdown! Xmas cards mock crisis As the economic downturn starts to hurt Americans, one card maker from New York is cashing in on the misery. He’s creating some less than cheery Christmas cards, and they're flying off the shelves.

Addicted gamers cash in It’s no secret that many teenagers around the world are addicted to computer games. But in South Korea the lure of cyberspace has reached a new level. A third of the population is hooked on computer games, with some...

Siberian beauty crowned Miss World Ksenia Sukhinova from Siberia has been crowned the new Miss World in a glamorous show in Johannesburg, South Africa. The 21-year-old student from the Tyumen region beat 109 rivals.

Beware of flying cows! Visitors to Moscow region had a shock on a recent weekend. High above the snowy fields flew not winter birds, but cows.

Siberians have smashing time with computer games Have you ever dreamt of smashing your PC? It might seem like an act of vandalism or a protest by fed-up office workers. However, it’s not. The first Championship for Computer Monitor Throwing has taken place in the...

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