The latest: Russia Urges Iran to Put Off Nuclear Activities Till IAEA Clears Issue

27.02.2006
Russia Urges Iran to Put Off Nuclear Activities Till IAEA Clears Issue
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has urged Iran to keep the moratorium on uranium enrichment until the International Atomic Energy Agency clarifies all the issues about its nuclear program.

27.02.2006
National Headquarters to Fight Bird Flu Set up in Russia
Russian president has ordered to establish special headquarters to prevent the spread of the bird flu.

27.02.2006
2 Cannibals Convicted of Murder After Cooking Russian Man for Dinner
A court in Russia’s Far East convicted two men of murder after they killed and ate a man, sharing the meal with their girlfriends. The women were not prosecuted as cannibalism proper is not punishable under Russian criminal law.

27.02.2006
Kasyanov-led Group Says No to Constitutional Changes in Russia
Former Russian prime-minister who fell out with the Kremlin and was dismissed from his post in early 2004 by Vladimir Putin has unveiled his plans to set up a new political movement in this country.

27.02.2006
Chechen Women Left Alone in War’s Path
In Grozny, once renowned as the most beautiful city in the Russian Caucasus, stylishly dressed and impeccably made-up young women make their way along rubble-strewn streets amid apartment blocks gutted by more than a decade of conflict between Russian forces and separatist rebels.

27.02.2006
FBI Investigation into Former Georgian Prime Minister’s Death Mistranslated
Georgia has mistranslated results of an FBI expertise that refuted the official version of Georgian Prime Minister Zurab Zhvania’sdeath, a Russian TV show has said.

27.02.2006
Georgian Scientist Claims Bird Flu Virus Could Be Soviet Biological Weapon
The H5N1 bird flu virus, which is dangerous for humans, might have been artificially created, Georgian biologist says.

27.02.2006
Heirs Urge Prosecutors to Clear Last Russian Tsar of Political Charges
The Romanov Family Association on Monday urged prosecutors to hand over the case of Nicholas II’s 1918 execution to a high court, following their refusal to recognize Russia’s last monarch as a victim of Bolshevik repression and clear him of all political charges.

27.02.2006
Russia to Host International Nuclear Safety Conference Under IAEA Aegis
Russia said it will host a month-long conference beginning this week on improving nuclear security, organized jointly with the International Atomic Energy Agency. Representatives of IAEA member countries and international organizations are expected to attend the event.

27.02.2006
Kyrgyz Parliament Speaker Resigns
Speaker of the Kyrgyz parliament has finally stepped down.The deputies voted unanimously for a ruling on the speaker’s resignation on Monday.

27.02.2006
Georgia Invokes State of Emergency Over Bird Flu Outbreak
Georgia’s Mikhail Saakashvili has invoked a state of emergency in the province of Ajaria, after the deadly H5N1 bird flu virus was detected in wild swans on the Black Sea coast.

27.02.2006
Czechs Hand Over Russian Missile Smuggler to Ukraine
A Russian national wanted on illegal weapons trading charges, has been extradited to Ukraine from the Czech Republic. The man stands accused of illegally selling missiles to China.

27.02.2006
Georgia May Demand $15 Billion Dollars in Damages from Russia — Official
Georgia could demand $15 billion dollars from Russia in damages it says it suffered during the standoff in Abkhazia and the Tskhinvali region.

27.02.2006
Massive Fire Kills 7 at Moscow Construction Site
Seven people have died in a massive fire that burned down a construction site not far from Moscow city center.

27.02.2006
Opposition Leader Jailed for 13 Years in Uzbekistan
A court in Uzbekistan sentenced the leader of an opposition group to 13 years in jail, , for economic crimes in what a human rights activist said was a politically-motivated trial. Sanjar Umarov was arrested after he criticized President Islam Karimov over the use of force to suppress the Andizhan uprising.

27.02.2006
More Than 3,500 Russian Soldiers Killed in Chechnya Since 1999
More than 3,500 Russian soldiers have been killed since 1999 in fighting in Chechnya.

27.02.2006
Jewish Meeting Disrupted by Fight over Russian Tycoon’s Role
A fight over the role of a Russian tycoon at the recent European Jewish Congress general assembly is threatening to overshadow the organization’s political agenda.

27.02.2006
Russia Wins 22 Awards in Turin Olympics
Turin bid farewell to its Olympics and handed over custody of the Winter Games to Vancouver in a spectacular, circus-like closing ceremony Sunday night. The Russian team won 22 awards in Turin Olympics, including 8 golds, 6 silvers and 8 bronze medals.