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Violent storm kills four, injures hundreds in Japan (VIDEO)Police say a huge storm has killed at least four people and injured over 400 in Japan as violent winds and rain continued to batter the nation, leaving thousands of homes without electricity. |
You can leave your shoes on! Airport security to be reviewedThe Ministry of Transport wants to allow air passengers to keep their shoes on and has proposed changing security procedures at Russian airports. |
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Moscow’s wait for spring goes on with more snow forecastWhile weather forecasters say spring is about to arrive, Mother Nature is putting Muscovites' patience to one more test. |
Nuke sub heads indian weapons buying spreeIndia is joining the elite club of nations having submarines capable of deploying nuclear weapons as it leases an Akula class boat from Russia. |
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Today: 20:25
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United States launch top-secret spy satelliteThe United States has successfully launched a multi-million dollar rocket into the sky outside of Los Angeles, but details regarding the cargo of the craft are not being released, as the government refuses to comment fully on the classified mission. |
Court authorizes Magnitsky case review against relatives’ wishesA Moscow court has ruled that it was legal to reopen the tax-evasion case against the deceased lawyer Sergey Magnitsky. |
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Death by a thousand cuts at Yahoo?Yahoo is to become “smaller, nimbler, more profitable” according to its CEO Scott Thompson, and the first step is to get rid of 2,000 staff. The internet company is cutting 14 percent of its work force as it tries to turn itself around. |
Avangard drive regular winners Traktor in tight cornerAvangard are just one win away from the Gagarin Cup finals after beating regular season champions Traktor, 3-1, on home ice. |
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Today: 19:08
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Bout: I'm a hunted deer, US wants my head on their trophy-wallRussian businessman Viktor Bout, who was found guilty of arms smuggling and conspiracy by a New York court, has called his trial “hypocritical” and an example of “double standards”. Viktor Bout case |
Today: 18:57
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Students pepper-sprayed for protesting at Santa Monica College (VIDEO)Student protesters demonstrating against the rising cost of classes at Santa Monica College in California were met with a barrage of pepper spray late Tuesday. Around 30 people were attacked, including a small child and a congressional candidate. |
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