Famed Russian investigator-turned-TV lawyer found deadRussian investigators said Monday they were looking into the death of a TV host and former investigator who helped inquire into the abortive coup against Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev in 1991.12:41 15.07.2013
Russia yet to receive official asylum request from SnowdenThe Federal Migration Service of Russia (FMS) has not yet received a request for asylum from ex-CIA employee Edward Snowden, says the service's spokesperson Zalina Kornilova.11:34 15.07.2013
Prosecutors protest against court dismissal of illegal tapping case - reportThe Prosecutor General's Office has appealed against the Moscow City Court's refusal to hear a high-profile case of the illegal tapping of telephones belonging to business leaders, lawmakers, journalists and high-ranking officials in 2006.10:56 15.07.2013
Military overthrew after Morsi's repeated refusal to hold referendumThe military had no choice but to overthrow President Mohamed Morsi after he rejected two proposals to hold a referendum on his presidency, says Egyptian Defense Minister Gen. Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi.10:34 15.07.2013
Snowden asks for asylum in RussiaNSA whistleblower Edward Snowden has officialy asked for asylum in Russia during his meeting with the various Russian and interantional human rights observers.17:34 12.07.2013
Pussy Riot member Alyokhina to be transferred to different prison - lawyerPussy Riot member Maria Alyokhina is to be transferred from the prison in Berezniki to another one in Nizhny Novgorod, her attorney Irina Khrunova told RAPSI on Friday.16:17 12.07.2013
Russian legislators propose placing pedophiles under surveillance for lifeThe Federation Council has drafted a law requiring that rapists be placed under surveillance after they have served their prison terms.15:58 12.07.2013
UK will not hold public inquiry into Litvinenko's deathThe UK government has decided not to hold a public inquiry into the death of former Russian FSB officer Alexander Litvinenko, Coroner Sir Robert Owen said on Friday.15:24 12.07.2013
Rusal subsidiary's claim on wholesale energy market rules dismissedThe Supreme Commercial Court has rejected an appeal by Rusal's Krasnoyarsk aluminum smelter on the rules of the wholesale energy market. The applicant requested the court to invalidate two paragraphs of the wholesale energy market regulations.14:43 12.07.2013
House detention of former Rosbank CEO extended until October 16The Presnensky District Court in Moscow has extended the house detention of former Rosbank CEO Vladimir Golubkov, who is accused of commercial bribery, RAPSI reports from the courtroom on Friday.14:11 12.07.2013
Ookla LLC loses court challenge against fine for data storage violationsA Russian court said on Tuesday it had rejected a complaint filed by Ookla LLC against a 1-million ruble fine for not storing the personal data of Russian users in databases on Russian territory.17:20 17.01.2023
Russian Justice Ministry vows to improve jail conditionsRussia's Ministry of Justice has unveiled its proposals aimed at amending the internal rules of pre-trial detention centers and correctional facilities.15:29 13.01.2023
Bill on establishing Military Ombudsman post submitted to Russia’s State DumaLawmakers representing the New People party in the lower house of the Russian parliament have submitted to the State Duma a bill envisaging the introduction of the post of military ombudsman.16:17 12.10.2022