The latest: Nuclear Reactor Shut Down in Northern Russia, No Threat of Leak

28.10.2006
Nuclear Reactor Shut Down in Northern Russia, No Threat of Leak — Officials
An automatic safety system shut down a reactor at a nuclear power plant near St. Petersburg Saturday after a short circuit, the state-run company overseeing Russia’s nuclear power plants said.

28.10.2006
Russian Tennis Player Sharapova Beats Schnyder to Reach Linz Final
Maria Sharapova defeated third-seeded Patty Schnyder of Switzerland 7-5 7-5 on Saturday to reach the final of the Linz Open.

28.10.2006
Russia Dismisses British Criticism of Its Human Rights Record as Biased
Russia on Friday angrily dismissed British criticism of the nation’s human rights record, saying it reflected bias and “double standards.”

28.10.2006
Russian Student Wins Google’s Global Code Jam Contest
Google Inc. announced that a Russian university student, Pyotr Mitrichev has won the Global Code Jam competition and was awarded with a $10,000 first prize. Mitrichev topped a field of over 21,000 registered competitors from around the world, a record number for GCJ.

28.10.2006
International Rights Watchdog Blasts Russia for Deporting Uzbek National
A leading international rights group has harshly criticized Russia’s decision to deport an Uzbek national to his home country despite a last-minute order by the European Court of Human Rights that the deportation be postponed pending a review of his case.

28.10.2006
Defense Minister Denies Reports Argentina Mulls Purchasing Russian Military Hardware
Argentina’s defense minister on Friday denied reports that her country was considering the purchase of Russian warplanes, helicopters, anti-missile systems and heavy arms.

28.10.2006
EU Says “Not Ready” to Welcome Ukraine As New Member
The European Union said Friday it was not ready to invite Ukraine to join, dashing the hopes of President Viktor Yushchenko who has been pressing for accession talks to start in 2008.