US Court Rejects Russia Claim to Stolichnaya Trademark
22:51 08/08/2013A US appeals court has upheld a ruling dismissing the Russian government’s claim to the Stolichnaya trademark in the United States, according to court documents.
US Indicts Two Kazakhstan Men on Boston Bombing Charges
22:16 08/08/2013The United States on Thursday formally charged two 19-year-old students from Kazakhstan with obstruction of justice over their alleged efforts to impede the investigation into the Boston Marathon bombing in April, officials announced.
NASA Launches New Russian-Language Mars Website
12:28 08/08/2013A NASA website containing detailed images sent by a high-resolution camera orbiting Mars is now available in Russian, thanks to a 60-strong team of volunteer translators, a spokesman for the project said Thursday.
Putin Wishes George W. Bush Rapid Recovery After Heart Surgery
12:13 08/08/2013Russian President Vladimir Putin has wished former US President George W. Bush a speedy and complete recovery after his heart operation earlier this week, the Kremlin said Thursday.2
Russian Press at a Glance, Thursday, August 8, 2013
10:19 08/08/2013US, Turkey Voice Concern Over Foreign Fighters in Syria
06:46 08/08/2013The US and Turkish leaders voiced concern over foreign mercenaries involved in the ongoing armed conflict in Syria and expressed their support for Syrian opposition, the White House said in a statement.
Russian Travel Agency Buys US Hotel Site
23:33 07/08/2013The US hotel-booking website DealAngel has been purchased by the Russian travel site OneTwoTrip, the technology news website VentureBeat reported this week.
US Senators Protest $572 Million Russian Helicopter Deal
22:58 07/08/2013A bipartisan group of 12 US senators has signed a letter urging the Pentagon to cancel its recently announced $572 million contract to purchase 30 Russian helicopters for use in Afghanistan.1
Ukrainian Artist Brings ‘Boring’ Software Art to Miami
20:34 07/08/2013A Ukrainian artist who makes head-spinning “digital paintings” using the Microsoft Excel program will exhibit his work at a show opening in Miami this weekend, the Miami New Times website reported Wednesday.
Kremlin ‘Disappointed’ That Obama’s Visit to Moscow Is Canceled
19:40 07/08/2013Moscow is disappointed by the cancellation of US President Barack Obama’s planned visit to Moscow for a bilateral summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin, a senior Kremlin aide said Wednesday.2
Obama Cancels Summit With Putin, Cites Snowden Asylum
18:32 07/08/2013US President Barack Obama has canceled plans to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin for a one-on-one summit next month, the White House said Wednesday, amid US fury over Moscow's decision to grant asylum to US intelligence leaker Edward Snowden.11
Obama Cancels Summit With Putin - Report
17:13 07/08/2013US President Barack Obama has canceled his plan to meet in a summit next month with Russian President Vladimir Putin, the Associated Press reported Wednesday citing a White House official.1
Obama to Attend G20 Summit in Russia
07:18 07/08/2013US President Barack Obama has confirmed his intention to attend the Group of Twenty summit in Russia’s St. Petersburg in September, but reproached Russia for its “Cold War mentality.”1
Ukraine Bans US Musician for 5 Years for Flag Desecration
03:47 07/08/2013A US musician who apparently desecrated the Ukrainian flag has been banned from entering the country for five years, the Ukrainian Security Service reported.
Russian Films Bring ‘Different Viewpoint’ to DC Festival – Organizers
01:15 07/08/2013American spectators at next month’s DC Shorts Film Festival here will get a rare chance to view short films produced by Russian filmmakers, and an opportunity to see a different perspective of a country often at odds with their own, festival organizers said Tuesday.
Ukrainian YouTube Piano Phenomenon to Play Chicago
23:55 06/08/2013Ukrainian pianist Valentina Lisitsa, who has racked up more than 40 million views of her performances on YouTube, will perform at the Grant Park Music Festival in Chicago next week, according to her official website.
US, Russian Officials to Discuss Snowden, Syria – Official
23:17 06/08/2013Top US and Russian officials will meet here Friday to discuss the fate of intelligence contractor Edward Snowden and a range of other issues, the State Department said Tuesday.
Russian Lawmakers Protest Flag Desecration Outside US Embassy
21:13 06/08/2013Russian lawmakers led a rally outside the American Embassy in Moscow on Tuesday, with a parliamentarian who hopes to become the capital’s next mayor calling for the ambassador to pass on a pair of American flag underwear for a controversial musician to “wipe himself.”
Father of Russian Killed in Boston Probe Weighs FBI Lawsuit
20:59 06/08/2013The father of a Chechen immigrant shot dead by an FBI agent during questioning in connection with the Boston Marathon bomb attack was to meet Tuesday with lawyers in Florida and is considering a lawsuit against the FBI, civil rights groups said.