The latest: 38 Injured in Russia’s Far East Earthquake

22.04.2006
38 Injured in Russia’s Far East Earthquake
38 people have been injured in a major earthquake that hit Russia’s Far East on Friday. It has completely destroyed three villages in the Koryakia autonomous district. On the whole up to 180 people were left without a roof over their head.

22.04.2006
Iran, Russia Reach Agreement on “Basic” Nuclear Enrichment Deal — Official
ran’s ambassador to the International Atomic Energy Agency, the United Nations nuclear watchdog, said on Saturday that Iran had a basic deal to enrich uranium in a joint venture in Russia but said details were still being worked out.

22.04.2006
Russia Starts Delivering Missiles to Belarus
Russia has began delivering advanced anti-aircraft missiles to Belarus. Two countries signed an agreement on delivery of the latest and most advanced version of Russia’s S-300SP surface-to-air missile system, capable of shooting down targets some 90 miles away last year.

22.04.2006
Prominent U.S. Politician Adopts Russian Boy
U.S. House Majority Whip Roy Blunt and his wife, Abigail, have adopted a son from Russia. They worked with a Texas-based agency for a year, before they were finally allowed to take the 18-year-old Charlie home.

22.04.2006
4 Chinese Students Beaten by Nationalists in Western Russian Town
Four students from China have been beaten by nationalistically tailored youths in western Russian town of Kostroma. Fortunately, they were only slightly injured. The attackers have been already detained and are facing charges.

22.04.2006
Russian Parliament Cancels Army Adjournments for Fathers, Village Physicians in First Reading
The lower house of the Russian parliament, the State Duma, approved Friday the cancellation of nine of 25 army adjournments in the first reading. The MPs also approved reducing the service terms to one year.