England and Russia bid to be different in race for 2018 World Cup
There are many similarities in England and Russia’s 2018 World Cup bids but the countries will stress the differences to Fifa Russia’s ambitious bid to host the 2018 World Cup is the mirror image of England’s but, as the vote on 2 December approaches, the two will do everything they can to differentiate their offers. That was the case even before England’s official complaint to Fifa over the …
Russia says no to use of weapons by civilians
Moscow, Oct 30 : A Russian minister has said the country should prohibit the use of non-lethal weapons by civilians, after a woman journalist was shot at with a rubber bullet.
Russia and U.S. Work Together in War on Drugs in Afghanistan
Moscow uses the war on drugs as its pathway back to the scene of one of its most humiliating defeats
Vietnam is Russia’s key partner in Asia-Pacific region – Medvedev
Vietnam is one of Russia’s key strategic partners in the Asia-Pacific region, Russian President Dmitry Medvedev said on the eve of his meeting with leaders of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).
ASEAN officials call Russia partner
HANOI, Vietnam, Oct. 30 (UPI) — At a meeting in Hanoi, Vietnam, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations said it sees Russia as a “factor of stability” in the region.
RUSSIA DENY NEW WORLD CUP CLAIMS
Amos Adamu – currently suspended. Russia’s 2018 World Cup bid team have denied offering any inducements to secure votes.
Russia joins drug raid in Afghanistan
MOSCOW — Russian counternarcotics agents took part in an operation to eradicate several drug laboratories in Afghanistan this week, joining Afghan and American anti-drug forces in what officials said Friday marked an advance in relations between Moscow and Washington.
Russia, U.S. talking about missile shield
HANOI, Vietnam, Oct. 30 (UPI) — Russia’s foreign minister says Moscow and Washington continue to discuss the controversial U.S. missile-defense plan for Eastern Europe.
Russia not to re-launch military base in Vietnam
Russia has no intention to hold talks with Vietnam on the restoration of the military base in Cam Ranh Bay, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexei Borodavkin said on Friday.
Russia moves to restrict police powers
MOSCOW, Oct. 30 (UPI) — Russia will limit the powers of police to their own jurisdictions to stem abuses, the Kremlin said Saturday.
Poland, Russia sign long-delayed gas agreement
Poland and Russia on Friday signed a long-delayed deal that will increase imports of gas from Russia and secure their transit to other European countries.
Neo-Nazi Criminals In Russia Get Harsher Prison Terms
MOSCOW, Oct 30 (Bernama)– Neo-Nazi criminals in Russia are getting harsher sentences these days, and the police have been more active in fighting the extremists, Russian news agency, Itar-Tass, reported quoting analysts as saying here Saturday.
Georgia mum on Russia ‘spy’ report
Georgia declined on Friday to comment officially on media reports that it had detained 20 people suspected of spying for Russia.
Russia, U.S. conduct Afghan drug raid
Russian counternarcotics agents took part in an operation to eradicate several drug laboratories in Afghanistan this week, joining Afghan and U.S. anti-drug forces in what officials in Moscow said Friday marked an advance in relations between Russia and America.
