Russian police search offices of ex-Olympic bossRussian police are searching the offices of North Caucasus Resorts as part of an investigation into its former chief, an ex-vice president of the Olympic committee who is suspected of stealing more than $97,000 from the company, the Interior Ministry said Tuesday.12:09 16.04.2013
Madonna had no legal right to receive payment for Russian showsThe Russian visa which Madonna was issued in summer 2012 only allowed her to participate in non-commercial concerts.11:42 16.04.2013
Russian orphanage head probed over teen slave laborRussian investigators have opened a criminal case against an orphanage director suspected of exploiting teenagers in her care as unpaid laborers.11:28 16.04.2013
OAS Secretary General calls for recount of Venezuelan presidential voteSecretary General of the Organization of American States Jose Miguel Insulza on Monday supported the opposition's call for a recount of all votes after the recent presidential election in Venezuela.10:56 16.04.2013
No new article in the Criminal Code for anti-blasphemy law - MPThe authors of the anti-blasphemy law have decided against proposing a new article for the Criminal Code in time for the bill's second reading and instead suggest amending the existing article.10:17 16.04.2013
At least three dead, dozens injured as blasts hit Boston MarathonAt least three people were killed Monday and more than 100 others injured, some critically, after a pair of powerful explosions ripped through a crowd near the finish line while the prestigious Boston Marathon was still in progress, local authorities and media in Boston reported.09:43 16.04.2013
US Supreme Court refuses to review New York concealed weapon lawThe US Supreme Court declined to consider a case challenging New York’s state gun laws in the context of the Second Amendment of the US Constitution, which guarantees the rights of citizens to bear arms.22:01 15.04.2013
UTICo fails to secure judgment debt through Credit Suisse in US courtA US federal court denied Universal Trading & Investment Co., Inc.’s (UTICo) motion to amend its complaint against Credit Suisse in its latest effort to secure a judgment against United Energy Systems of Ukraine (UESU).18:12 15.04.2013
French court opens case against Femen activistsAn investigation has been launched against the Femen activists who staged a rally in the Notre Dame cathedral in Paris after Pope Benedict XVI's resignation.17:40 15.04.2013
Famous Turkish pianist convicted of insulting IslamTurkish pianist Fazil Say has received a 10-month prison sentence suspended for five years for insulting the Muslim values of Turkish citizens, local media reported on Monday.17:17 15.04.2013
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