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Deputies' queries to be published on State Duma website

he proposal to publish on the State Duma website deputies’ queries to agencies and departments has been supported by all the Duma factions.

18:36 24.09.2012

Opposition protester's arrest extended until November 6

The Basmanny District Court in Moscow has extended until November 6 the detention of Alexei Polikhovich, who has been charged with participating in the violent riots that swept Central Moscow on May 6.

17:57 24.09.2012

'Innocence of Muslims' extremism trial to commence Oct. 1 in Moscow

The Tverskoy District Court in Moscow will hear a complaint to recognize as extremist the film, "Innocence of Muslims," on October 1.

17:37 24.09.2012

Challenge to St. Petersburg anti-gay law to be heard Sep. 27

The St. Petersburg Charter Court will review on September 27 a complaint submitted by LGBT rights organization founder Nikolai Alexeyev to determine whether a city law prohibiting the promotion of homosexuality among minors complies with the city's charter.

17:14 24.09.2012

Construction company loses $24.8 mln lawsuit to Nordea Bank

The Moscow Commercial Court upheld on Monday Nordea Bank's claim against the SU-155 construction company for $24.8 million in debt under a loan agreement.

16:52 24.09.2012

Dismissal of Sodexim's $56.5 mln complaint against Finance Ministry lawful

The Moscow District Federal Commercial Court has upheld the dismissal of Sodexim's $56.5 million complaint against the Finance Ministry.

16:33 24.09.2012

Medvedev proposes harsher punishment for drunk drivers

Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev has proposed increasing liability for car accidents committed by drunk drivers.

16:12 24.09.2012

Supreme Commercial Court head proposes prejudicial appeal in antitrust cases

Supreme Commercial Court Chairman Anton Ivanov has proposed adopting a procedure for prejudicial appeal in antitrust cases. Meanwhile, the federal antimonopoly watchdog has lauded the initiative, but complained of a a lack of human resources.

15:14 24.09.2012

Federal antitrust agency's conflict with Telenor won't end in September

The conflict between the federal antitrust authority and the Norwegian Telenor over its interest in VimpelCom Ltd. is not likely to be resolved before the end of September.

14:47 24.09.2012

Bankruptcy hearing for Russia's biggest insurance company set for Oct. 26

The Moscow Commercial Court will consider on October 26 Russian agricultural giant Agrostroytechnology's application for the Ingosstrakh Insurance Company's bankruptcy.

14:26 24.09.2012

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