Kyrgyzstan declares state of emergency over Kumtor gold mine riotsKyrgyz President Almazbek Atambayev has signed a decree declaring a state of emergency for the Issyk-Kul region, where rioters have barricaded the Centerra Gold Mine. Shamil Atakhanov, the Kyrgyz Deputy Prime Minister responsible for the military and security agencies, has arrived at the site of the riots over the Kumtor Gold Mine to try and negotiate with the protesters.13:52 31.05.2013
Twelve Moscow 2012 Riots case suspects to stand trial on June 6The Zamoskvoretsky District Court in Moscow has scheduled the hearing on last year's Bolotnaya Square riots for June 6. The court will hear a case against 12 activists involved in the riots.17:15 28.05.2013
Prosecutors prep for trial against 12 protestors in 2012 Moscow RiotsA criminal case against 12 people suspected of provoking mass unrest in Moscow on May 6, 2012 has been filed with the Zamoskvoretsky District Court in Moscow, the court's press secretary Yevgenia Pazukhina told RAPSI Monday.15:53 27.05.2013
Some 300 held during anti-gay marriage rally in ParisAbout 300 people were detained when a rally against France’s new gay marriage law sparked clashes between police and protestors.10:58 27.05.2013
Journalist suspected of planning riots in RigaThe Latvian Security Police is investigating journalist Andrejs Hramcovs on suspicion of attempting to organize mass protests during the May 9 Soviet Victory Day events in Riga.10:57 21.05.2013
Opposition leaders plan 30,000 strong rally for freedom in MoscowOpposition leaders have been granted permission to hold a rally for freedom in central Moscow on May 6, up to 30,000 participants are expected to show up.10:48 06.05.2013
Opposition leader Sergei Udaltsov to remain under house arrestThe Moscow City Court has upheld the house arrest of opposition activist Sergei Udaltsov, who is accused of planning mass riots in Moscow.13:43 29.04.2013
Opposition activist gets 2.5 years for planning May 6 riotsThe Moscow City Court has sentenced Konstantin Lebedev to 2.5 years in prison for organizing mass riots on Bolotnaya Square in Moscow on May 6, 2012.15:37 25.04.2013
May 6 rally organizers received monthly payments - prosecutorThe suspected organizers of the protests in Moscow's Bolotnaya Square on May 6 received 50,000 rubles ($1,590) per month in compensation, a prosecutor told the Moscow City Court during the hearing in the case against Konstantin Lebedev on Monday.17:06 22.04.2013
Moscow Prosecutor's Office suspends Udaltsov's Left Front activitiesThe Moscow Prosecutor's Office has suspended the activities of the Left Front public movement for three months, the office reported on Monday.17:47 19.04.2013
New searches made in May 6 Moscow riots caseRussian investigators have conducted searches in last year’s riots case, the Investigative Committee has reported. The mass riots took place at a Moscow protest rally on the eve of Vladimir Putin’s inauguration last May for a third presidential term.09:52 11.04.2013
Student protesters injured in clash with Maduro's supporters in CaracasSeven people have been injured in a clash between Venezuela's government supporters and students who were protesting in one of the central squares in Caracas.11:18 09.04.2013
Aide to Russian MP detained in May 6 riots case - investigationAn aide to Russian State Duma opposition deputy Ilya Ponomaryov has been detained in last year’s riots case, investigators have said. The mass riots took place at a Moscow protest rally on the eve of Vladimir Putin’s inauguration last May for a third presidential term.10:03 03.04.2013
Opposition figurehead Udaltsov to remain under house arrestThe Basmanny District Court has extended Left Front leader Sergei Udaltsov's time under house arrest until Aug. 6. Udaltsov has been accused of organizing riots and using violence against police during a rally on May 6, 2012 in Moscow's Bolotnaya Square and organizing mass riots in Russia.15:42 01.04.2013
Leftist activists, Georgian politician named organizers of May 6 riotsThe investigator who filed a request with the Basmanny District Court to prolong the arrest of Leonid Razvozzhayev has named him, Konstantin Lebedev, Sergei Udaltsov and Givi Targamadze as the organizers of the mass riots that took place during a rally on May 6, 2012.17:24 29.03.2013
Absentia arrest upheld for Georgian politician accused of plotting riots in RussiaThe Moscow City Court has upheld the decision to arrest Georgian politician Givi Targamadze in absentia on charges of plotting riots in Russia, the court told RAPSI on Wednesday.16:36 13.03.2013
Georgian politician appeals arrest in absentia in Russian riots caseGivi Targamadze, a Georgian politician accused of preparing mass riots in Russia, has appealed his arrest in absentia, his attorney Yelena Stepanenko told RAPSI on Tuesday, citing procedural violations allegedly made by the Basmanny District Court.17:34 26.02.2013
Georgian politician arrested in absentia in Russian riots caseThe Basmanny District Court of Moscow has approved the arrest in absentia of Georgian politician Givi Targamadze, who is charged with organizing mass riots in Russia. Targamadze has been put on the federal and international wanted list.14:44 21.02.2013
Bulgarian government resigns amid clashesBulgarian Prime Minister Boiko Borisov stepped down from his office Wednesday and took his government with him, according to a statement released on the government’s official website. His resignation comes amid large-scale protests that have left dozens injured.17:52 20.02.2013