The latest: Russia Says Acted “Within Powers” in Japanese Fishermen Shooting

16.08.2006
Russia Says Acted “Within Powers” in Japanese Fishermen Shooting
Russia does not think Japan’s protest against the shooting and detention of Japanese fishermen by Russian border guards is fair, while Japan strongly protrotests against Moscow’s actions.

16.08.2006
Putin, 5 Ex-Soviet Leaders Discuss Customs Union, Common Energy Market, WTO Bids
Russian President Vladimir Putin met Wednesday with leaders of five other ex-Soviet states to discuss creating a customs union and common energy market, and to coordinate their bids to join the World Trade Organization.

16.08.2006
Hezbollah Fighters Better Trained, Equipped Than Chechens — Russian-born Israeli Soldiers
Russian-born Israeli soldiers said Hezbollah fighters were better trained and equipped than the Chechens. They added that Hezbollah’s tactics reminded them of Chechen rebels.

16.08.2006
4 Russian Climbers Still Missing on K2
Pakistani rescue teams are still searching for four Russian climbers who went missing several days ago while climbing K2, the world’s second highest mountain.

16.08.2006
Russian Patrol Boat Fires on Japanese Vessel, Fisherman Killed
A Russian patrol boat fired on a Japanese fishing vessel near islands the two countries are disputing over, killing a fisherman. Japan called the shooting “totally unacceptable” and demanded compensation.

16.08.2006
Russian Genius Solves Most Complicated Math Problem, Refuses $1 mln. Prize
A Russian genius, who has solved one of the most complicated math problems, is going to refuse the $1 million reward next Tuesday, claiming the prize was the solution of the problem.

16.08.2006
Russian Museum Workers Troubled Over National Collections’ Inventory
A national association of Russian museum workers bristled at criticism that followed the thefts of $5 million worth of artworks from the famed Hermitage, accusing critics of trying to put state museums in private hands.

16.08.2006
Russian Author to Counteract Government Policies, Combat Racism With Children’s Books
A Russian author has launched a series of children’s books aimed at increasing understanding between cultures and combating the rise in racist attacks in Russia.

16.08.2006
U.S. Air Force General Flies in Newest Russian Combat Jets
The commander of the U.S. Air Forces in Europe has flown in the newest Russian combat jets — SU-27 and MiG-29 — while visiting the Lipetsk air base in central Russia.

16.08.2006
Uzbek Refugee Detained in Kazakhstan Handed to UN
The office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees said Kazakhstan has handed over to its representatives a refugee who fled to the Central Asian nation from neighboring Uzbekistan in 1999.