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Russia’s upper house passes anti-US adoption bill

16:03 26/12/2012 The upper house of Russia’s parliament, the Federation Council, unanimously passed the controversial bill which prohibits U.S. citizens from adopting children in Russia.

Russia ratifies agreement on simplifying visa regime with Japan

14:16 26/12/2012 Russia's upper house of parliament, the Federation Council, has ratified an agreement on simplifying the visa regime with Japan.

Majority of Russians back US adoption ban - poll

11:11 26/12/2012 Some 56 percent of Russians support a proposed ban on US adoptions of Russian children, an opinion poll conducted by the Public Opinion Foundation (FOM) said on Tuesday.

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10:55 26/12/2012

Egypt passes new constitution

10:13 26/12/2012 Over 60 percent of Egyptians who took part in the referendum on the country's new constitution have voted in favor of it, says Samir Abu al-Matti, head of the Supreme Election Committee.

Russian MPs propose using dash cam footage as evidence in court

17:35 25/12/2012 Russian Liberal Democratic Party lawmakers will submit a bill to the parliament allowing dash cam footage to be used as evidence in court proceedings.

Russian MPs suggest to share luxury tax revenue with orphans

16:25 25/12/2012 The ruling United Russia party members have proposed allocating money from the future luxury tax to improve the life of orphans in Russia.

US "concerned" by Russia's adoption ban amendment

16:05 25/12/2012 The White House voiced concerns Tuesday over the Russian bill that would ban adoptions of Russian children by US citizens. In its response to a petition calling for sanctions to be imposed on Russian lawmakers, the White House issued a statement saying that the US “will continue to raise these concerns with the Russian government.”

Bill enhancing rights of detainees and ECHR applicants approved

15:43 25/12/2012 The Russian government commission has approved a bill allowing detainees to meet with lawyers representing them in the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR).

Russian kids rights czar claims US adoption ban in line with international law

15:08 25/12/2012 Responding to charges reportedly asserted by Russian Deputy Prime Minister Olga Golodets, Children's Rights Commissioner Pavel Astakhov declared that Russia's willingness to ban US adoptions of its children are in line with its obligations under international law, and that he's prepared to say as much to President Vladimir Putin.

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