Belarus hands down third death penalty this yearA Belarusian court has handed down its third death penalty this year. Belarus remains the only European country that still uses the death penalty and repeatedly comes under harsh criticism from international organizations.15:04 14.06.2013
Bolshoi soloist seeks to confront acid attack victimBolshoi Ballet leading soloist Pavel Dmitrichenko, who has been accused of having organized an acid attack against the ballet's artistic director Sergei Filin, has asked the Tagansky District Court for a meeting with the victim.14:55 14.06.2013
Russian customs uncover $12 mln leak to Hong KongThe customs agency of the Altai Territory, Siberia, claims that a local company embezzled nearly $12 million.14:08 14.06.2013
Covert CIA officer sues agency over war crimes investigationA senior covert paramilitary officer for the US Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) filed a claim against his employer Wednesday seeking to compel the agency’s Office of the Inspector General (OIG) to complete a war crimes investigation presently pending against the claimant.13:38 14.06.2013
Russian mogul's lawyer not notified of summons to Investigative DepartmentRussian businessman Sergei Polonsky's attorney Alexander Dobrovinsky was not notified of his client's summoning to the Interior Ministry's Investigative Department, the lawyer told RAPSI on Friday.13:17 14.06.2013
US chemical weapons report in Syria 'fabricated' – Russian MPA US government report concluding Syria has used chemical weapons against rebels, crossing what US President Barack Obama has previously described as a “red line,” is a fabrication, a senior Russian lawmaker said Friday.12:43 14.06.2013
London urges airlines not to let Snowden board flights to UK - reportThe British government is urging airlines around the world not to allow former US intelligence contractor Edward Snowden to board flights to Britain because "the individual is highly likely to be refused entry to the UK."12:17 14.06.2013
WebMoney Ukraine says tax evasion charges are 'absurd'The recent searches in WebMoney's Kiev office were illegal, and the tax authorities' claim that the payment system is being used in tax evasion schemes is 'absurd,' WebMoney.UA said in a statement on Friday.11:47 14.06.2013
Russians arrested in India charged with Ponzi scheme fraudThe three Russians arrested in India on suspicion of running a Ponzi scheme have been charged with creating a financial pyramid, says Roman Vorobyov from the Russian Consulate General in Mumbai.11:18 14.06.2013
Makhachkala Mayor may lose office over murder plot accusationsInvestigators have asked the court to strip Makhachkala Mayor Said Amirov of his official position as he faces accusations of having ordered the murder of investigator Arsen Gadzhibekov.10:58 14.06.2013
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