Will the signing of the new START (Strategic Arms Reduction) treaty reduce the risk of nuclear war? Post your opinion!

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How should the Kremlin respond to terrorist attacks?

MP suggests banning media from quoting terrorists The media should be banned from quoting terrorists’ statements, according to a deputy from the ruling United Russia party. Robert Schlegel has submitted a respective draft law to the State Duma.

NATO soldiers to march on Red Square with Russian troops for first time In an unprecedented event, battalions from Britain, France and the United States will participate in the military parade on May 9 this year in Moscow to celebrate the 65th anniversary of the defeat of Nazi Germany.

Is “global warming” in need of a rebranding? Climatologists are unanimous in the belief that human activity is causing global warming, but their warnings are going unheeded as sea levels continue to rise. Does their public-relation strategy need a makeover?

ROAR: Wajda’s “Katyn” shown on Russian TV before premiers’ meeting A film by prominent Polish director Andrzej Wajda about the massacre of Polish officers by Soviet soldiers in Katyn in 1940 premiered on the Russian TV channel Kultura on April 2.

Afghan power struggle – Karzai steps it up

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Monument to Georgian soldiers to be erected in Moscow Within a year and a half Moscow authorities promise to erect in the Russian capital a copy of the monument that was demolished in Georgia on December 19, 2009.

“The US economy will not recover for at least another decade” – Engdahl American bankers see themselves as the gods of money, a class above mere mortals, and they can do what they wish, said renowned economic researcher and historian William Engdahl in an interview with RT.

The most trusted journalist in America now is a comedian – media critic Most of the original reporting in the US is still being made by newspapers, the dying media, says Rory O’Connor, a media critic, journalist and filmmaker, yet they are quickly on the decline.

Ukraine moves away from NATO Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovich has made the decision to disband the National Center for Euro-Atlantic Integration, a move that marks a clear policy shift away from his predecessor’s leanings toward NATO.

Nazi collaborator to lose “Hero of Ukraine” title A Ukrainian court has reversed a controversial decision made by the country's previous president, Viktor Yushchenko.

Anti-missile defense still a concern for Russia on eve of START deal As Russia and the US prepare to sign the new START treaty on April 8, Russia plans to put forth a statement detailing conditions under which it could withdraw from the deal.

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Medvedev calls for crackdown on terrorists’ accomplices Dmitry Medvedev called for a crackdown on people who provide any assistance to terrorists. The comments come just 4 days after the bombings in Moscow and Dagestan killed at least 50 people and left over 120 injured.

Putin plays his hand in Venezuela President Hugo Chavez is hosting Prime Minister Vladimir Putin on Friday for meetings that will seal an assortment of lucrative deals – as well as raise some eyebrows in Washington.

Kyrgyzstan tightens screws on media freedom Kyrgyzstan has brought two media outlets to a halt – independent news portal “Stan.TV” and opposition newspaper “Forum”. The opposition claims the move is yet another attack on the freedom of press in the country.

ROAR: “Another salvo in terrorists’ war against Russia” Suicide bombers that carried out attacks on the Moscow Metro were most likely widows of top militants in the North Caucasus, the media say.

Defense shield doubts part of tanker plane bargain – analyst French Defense Minister Herve Morin has expressed doubts whether the planned US missile defense shield in Europe is worth building. Political analyst Diana Johnstone commented on Morin’s possible motives.

Medvedev outlines anti-terrorism strategy for North Caucasus Dmitry Medvedev has made an unexpected visit to Russia’s violence-wracked Republic of Dagestan to discuss security situation in the region following recent terrorist attacks in Moscow and the Dagestani town of Kizlyar.

Teaching tolerance from school: Russia launches experiment Mutual understanding between people in such a multinational country as Russia is essential. A new course aimed at teaching school kids respect for other cultures and religions has been launched in 19 regions.

ROAR: Russia to create terror alert system The authorities are strengthening security on the national transport system after terrorist attacks in Moscow and Kizlyar.

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Afghan power struggle – Karzai steps it up

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WikiLeaks reveals proof of murder in Iraq

Why journalists are killed in Iraq

Russian soldiers suspected of extorting blood from new recruits

MP suggests banning media from quoting terrorists

NATO soldiers to march on Red Square with Russian troops for first time

Is “global warming” in need of a rebranding?

ROAR: Wajda’s “Katyn” shown on Russian TV before premiers’ meeting

Monument to Georgian soldiers to be erected in Moscow

“The US economy will not recover for at least another decade” – Engdahl

The most trusted journalist in America now is a comedian – media critic

VTB PMI index sees growth momentum

MMK posts FY 2009 net profit of $219 million

Russia to develop Hunin-6 oil field

Historama, April 5

Stylish tribute to the Great Victory

Duma truants get telling off from Medvedev

Inter steals 50 Cent’s thunder

Surprise leaders Nalchik shine in Premier League

Red Bull claims one-two win in Malaysia, Petrov out again

First artificial heart implant in Russia a success

To the Moon and back

New species of early human found in Siberia