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Russia Confirms Drilling into Sub-Glacial Antarctic Lake

19:54 08/02/2012 MOSCOW, February 8 (RIA Novosti)

The St. Petersburg Arctic and Antarctic Research Institute on Wednesday officially confirmed startling reports that Russian scientists bored into an untouched Antarctic sub-glacial lake, Vostok, that has been sealed for millions of years.

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Bar Radicals from Rallies - Putin
19:27 08/02/2012
Radicals and extremists should be barred from public rallies of law-abiding citizens, Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday.
Poland to Extradite Rogue Russian Prosecutor
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A Polish court ruled on Wednesday to extradite to Russia former Moscow region deputy prosecutor Alexander Ignatenko over his alleged involvement in a multi-million dollar gambling operation.
St. Petersburg Approves Fines for 'Gay Promotion'
17:18 08/02/2012
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Siberian Pupils Sit Ethnic Feature Photo Test
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A round up of what happened in the past 24 hours
Pedophile Castration Bill ‘Breakthrough’ - Russian Ombudsman
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Russian Children’s Ombudsman Pavel Astakhov on Tuesday hailed the adoption by the lower house of parliament of a bill stipulating tougher penalties for pedophiles, including chemical castration.
Duma Passes Pedophile Castration Bill
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A bill toughening penalties for pedophiles, including life sentences and chemical castration, passed the third and final reading in the State Duma on Tuesday.
U.S. Lottery Winner Fears Russian Compatriots
18:07 07/02/2012
A Russian immigrant in the United States who recently won a lottery that pays $1 million a year for life said on Tuesday she will have to move because of increasingly threatening requests for money from fellow Russians.
Putin Opposes Visas for Former Soviet States
16:56 07/02/2012
Prime Minister Vladimir Putin defended the country’s immigration policy on Tuesday, saying the introduction of visas for the former Soviet republics will finally push them away out of Russia’s sphere of influence.
Mubarak’s Wife Confesses to Suicide Attempt
12:52 07/02/2012
The wife of ousted Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak, Suzanne, confessed in her memoirs about an attempt to commit suicide when she knew she would be arrested for corruption, EGYnews said on Tuesday.
Putin to ‘Appear’ in Cat’s-Paw Debate
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Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin, who is running for president in the March 4 elections, will have a political scientist stand in for him in a televised debate with ultranationalist leader Vladimir Zhirinovsky on Tuesday.
Kyrgyzstan to Ban Unification Church
21:23 06/02/2012
Kyrgyzstan’s Prosecutor General’s Office requested a court ban on the Unification Church, the controversial religious movement founded by Korean leader Sun Myung Moon.
Medvedev Defends Need for Direct Governor Elections
19:45 06/02/2012
Russian President Dmitry Medvedev said on Monday he proposed restoring direct elections of regional governors because the current system has more drawbacks than advantages.
Russia Eyes Open Government Partnership
19:39 06/02/2012
President Dmitry Medvedev proposed on Monday that Russia could consider joining the Open Government Partnership, an international initiative designed to make government more transparent and effective.
No Political Prisoners in Russia - Putin
19:26 06/02/2012
Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin on Monday dismissed the idea of a political amnesty because there are no political prisoners in the country.
February 4: Russia Rallies – Part 3
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Tens of thousands people are expected to brave the bitter cold at two major rallies in downtown Moscow on Saturday as a power play between champions of political liberalization and supporters of Prime Minister Vladimir Putin continues to unfold.
Medvedev to Submit Officials Expenses Bill
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Russian President Dmitry Medvedev said on Monday he will soon submit a bill to Russia’s parliament obliging state officials to declare major expenses.
Turks Face Murder Charges in Alcohol Poisoning Deaths
17:25 06/02/2012
Eight Turkish nationals charged in the deaths of five Russian tourists poisoned with bootleg whiskey may be sentenced to life if convicted, Turkey’s Turizm Guncel portal said.

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