The latest: Supporters, Opponents of Kyrgyz President Mull Constitution Details Amid Protests

08.11.2006
Supporters, Opponents of Kyrgyz President Mull Constitution Details Amid Protests
Opponents and supporters of Kyrgyz President Kurmanbek Bakiyev hammered out final details of a new constitution, while demonstrators from both sides kept up street protests.

08.11.2006
U.S. Accuse Russia of Backing Away From Commitments on Iran
The United States on Tuesday accused Russia of backing away from earlier commitments by its foreign minister in framing the international response to Iran’s nuclear program.

08.11.2006
Man Beats Wife to Death for Possession of Kama Sutra
A Russian man has beaten his wife to death after discovering the Kama Sutra book in their home.

08.11.2006
Russia to Raise State Allocations to Fight AIDS
Russia is to increase state allocations to fight AIDS by 15 percent next year, a senior MP has said.

08.11.2006
Sharapova to Play for Russia For the First Time
The U.S. Open champion Maria Sharapova will play for Russia in next year Fed Cup.

08.11.2006
7 Russian Policemen Killed 1 Wounded in Chechnya Attack
Seven Russian police officers have been killed and one wounded in an attack by unidentified gunmen on the officers’ minivan in Chechnya in Russia’s North Caucasus, a top regional commander has said.

08.11.2006
Putin Visits Newly Built HQ of Russia’s Foreign Intelligence Department
Russian President Vladimir Putin has personally visited the new headquarters of the Russian General Staff’s Main Intelligence Department. The president arrived at the opening in a military helicopter.

08.11.2006
Russia’s Slutskaya Dismisses Retirement Report
The two-time world champion figure skater said Tuesday she hasn’t retired from competitive skating, dismissing a report from Russia. Though she isn’t doing the Grand Prix series this season, Slutskaya said she hasn’t ruled anything out, including the Russian nationals in January.

08.11.2006
Russian Minister Arrives in Ukraine to Discuss Black Sea Fleet Deployment
Russian Foreign Minister has visited Ukraine to improve tense relations between two countries and to discuss the future of the Russian Navy bases used by the Black Sea Fleet.

08.11.2006
Russia Brings Criminal Charges Against Japanese Captain
Russian authorities have launched a criminal investigation against a Japanese captain on charges of poaching and confiscated all fish from his boat.

08.11.2006
Russia Blasts West for Countering Anti-Racist UN Resolution
Russia has proposed a resolution aimed at countering racism and xenophobia to the UN General Assembly on Tuesday and accused the West of trying to soften the document and to play down its urgency.

08.11.2006
Russian Planes Arrive in Indonesia to Help Battle Forest Fires
Two Russian planes have arrived in the Indonesian province of South Kalimantan on Borneo island to battle fires behind the choking smoke haze that has engulfed the region, an official has said.

08.11.2006
Russia, China to Launch Ultraviolet Space Observatory
An ultraviolet observatory Russia, China and other countries are building to explore the far reaches of space will begin operating by the end of the decade, Russia’s top space official has said.