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No Frowns at Bush-Putin Talks
Apr 5 2008, AP

At a troubled time in U.S.-Russian relations, there were no frowns when Vladimir Putin and George W. Bush got together for their last time as presidents.Beginning with a warm handshake, the leaders were beaming as they began what was billed as a social...

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US game designer blasts into space with DNA cargo
AP, Baikonur
An American computer game designer reached space Sunday, fulfilling a long-deferred childhood dream that began with the flight of his astronaut father.
AS, Kazakhstan, Russia, Space
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Soyuz spacecraft lifts off on space station voyage
AP, Baikonur
A Soyuz spacecraft with two Americans and a Russian on board lifted off from Kazakhstan on Sunday for the international space station.
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American space tourist blasts off in Soyuz rocket
AP, Baikonur
Two Americans and a Russian are on their way to the international space station.
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12 killed in Russian North Caucasus quake
AP, Rostov-on-don
A strong earthquake hit Chechnya and other parts of Russia’s North Caucasus Saturday, killing at least 12 people and damaging scores of hospitals, schools and...
EU, Russia, Caucasus, Earthquake
made popular Oct 11 2008
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Russian missile makes record flight
AP, Moscow
Russian officials say a submarine-launched ballistic missile has made a record flight, hitting a target in the middle of the Pacific Ocean for the first time.
EU, Russia, Missile, Test
made popular Oct 11 2008
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Russias financial crisis will not be televised
Justin, Rochester
If a stock market falls, but no one hears about it, did it really happen? That seems to be part of the Kremlin’s strategy for addressing Russia’s jittery...
Stock Market, Stock Market Fall, Financial Crisis, Media Blackout
made popular Oct 11 2008
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Strong earthquake hits Russia's North Caucasus
AP, Moscow
Officials say a strong earthquake has hit Russia’s North Caucasus region, an uncommon occurrence for the region. No reports of damage or injuries have been...
EU, Russia, Caucasus, Earthquake
made popular Oct 11 2008
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Latvia discussing new military exercises with US
AP, Washington
In the aftermath of Russia’s invasion of Georgia, Latvia is talking with the United States about expanding joint military exercises and cooperation.
US, Latvia, Russia, Georgia Latvia
made popular Oct 11 2008
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Tattoorism 101: Another Form of Tattoo Regret
Jimmy, Moscow
The other day while walking near Madison Square Garden, I stopped to talk to a woman about the tattoo on her foot. The conversation went something like this:
Tattoorism, Tattoo, Madison Square Garden, Lifestyle
made popular Oct 10 2008
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France: Russia only partly met Georgia obligations
AP, Tkviavi
Russia has only partially met its obligations in Georgia under an EU-negotiated ceasefire, French Foreign Minister Bernard Kouchner declared Friday as he toured damaged...
EU, Georgia, Russia, World
made popular Oct 10 2008
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US official: Central Asia gas deal is close
AP, Rome
A U.S. official said Friday that a deal may be reached soon allowing natural gas from ex-Soviet nations to reach western Europe without crossing Russian territory.
EU, Italy, US, Russia
made popular Oct 10 2008
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Spacecraft moved to launch pad ahead of ISS flight
AP, Baikonur
Friends and family of the world’s next space tourist _ including his astronaut father _ watched Friday as the rocket for the voyage was placed on a launch pad in...
AS, Kazakhstan, Russia, Space
made popular Oct 10 2008
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French FM Kouchner visits damaged Georgia villages
AP, Tkviavi
French Foreign Minister Bernard Kouchner visited damaged Georgian villages near separatist South Ossetia on Friday in a show of European support for the pro-Western...
EU, Georgia, Russia, World
made popular Oct 10 2008
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India 7th Spammiest Country, Russia Tops the Chart
Ketul, Jamshedpur
Few months back, India was the least spammy among BRIC countries and as per a new report, India has beaten China and has moved up the ladder! Image Credit: Trendwatch
India, Russia, Spam, China
made popular Oct 9 2008
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NATO: Gravitas or Graveyard?
Didier, Moscow
If this is true (and he surely knows more about it than I), then we are simultaneously weakened by the loss of what has been our most streadfast allied organization,...
NATO, Iran, al-Qaeda, Russia
made popular Oct 9 2008
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The End of Ukraine
Serge, Kiev
The Russian half can now either be incorporated directly into Russia, or else become the sort of nominally independent state that might as well be. And the other half...
Ukraine, Russia, NATO, Politics & Society
made popular Oct 9 2008
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He’s got two lovers, should he be ashamed?
Len, Moscow
I cannot stop cheating on my current girlfriend with my ex. I don’t even want to do it, sneaking around is a pain in the butt, and the sex with my girl is better...
Men, Womeen, boyfriend, cheating
made popular Oct 9 2008
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Putin: US image damaged forever over economy woes
AP, Moscow
The financial crisis has irreparably damaged the image of the U.S. as the leader of the free world and the global economy, Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin said...
EU, Russia, Putin, World
made popular Oct 9 2008
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Russia official blasts "secretive" UN-NATO deal
AP, Moscow
Moscow on Thursday accused NATO and the United Nations of secretly forging an agreement that tightens their cooperation without informing Russia, a U.N. Security...
EU, Russia, NATO, UN
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Russian tycoon Khodorkovsky sent to isolation cell
AP, Moscow
Jailed Russian oil tycoon Mikhail Khodorkovsky has been sent into solitary confinement for 12 days after giving a written interview to Esquire magazine, his lawyers...
EU, Russia, Khodorkovsky, World
made popular Oct 9 2008
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