Uplifting the Russian Humpty Dumpty

After the opening of the former Soviet Union to the West, the economy of Russia and its satellite countries came under control of criminal groups. The reason is fairly simple. The only people who knew anything about business were people who had participated in what was know...

Passenger Train in Russia Derails: 25 Dead 100 Injured 40 Missing

A passenger train in Russia derailed today leaving 25 dead and 100 injured with 40 people still missing from the 660 passengers.  "A major rescue effort continues as the government said 25 people had died, with 100 injured, and another 40 unaccounted for among 660...

Russia- Blasts at Ulyanovsk ammunition depot leaves 8 dead

At least eight people have been killed in an explosion that happened at Arsenal 31, ammunitions depot on the outskirts of Ulyanovsk, 900km (550 miles) south-east of Moscow, Russia. This explosion comes within 10...

Fire triggers blast at Russian ammunition depot: Atleast 2 killed

The Russian city of Ulyanovsk was rocked by blasts after a fire triggered multiple explosions at a military depot located on the outskirts of the city. The city is located in the Volga region. At least 2 people are...

Russian Captain Throws 8-Year Old Twins Out 8-Story Window

Russian army officer, Nikolay Zakharkin shouted 'Say goodbye to Dasha and Katya,' before throwing them out of the window from the eighth floor, as their distraught mother watched in horror. He has been charged...

Ireland Meets Russia: Maestro, Joe Burke to Play "Box" in Moscow

Music therapy really works. And now the maestro of Ireland, Joe Burke, is playing his accordion in Moscow this weekend. Through his music, he tells of Ireland's history of despair, hope, and inspiration. Russia...

Strange UFO Cloud Over Romania: Similar to Moscow (Video)

A strange UFO cloud formation has now been spotted over Romania, and it is like the cloud formation that was witnessesd in Moscow not long ago. Watch a video of the Romania cloud formation This flying saucer shaped cloud could resemble a UFO, although meterologists said that...

(B)RIC Meets in India

India is playing host to the ninth trilateral meeting between India, Russia and China starting Oct 27, at Bangalore. The meeting will discuss ways to expand cooperation in regional and international issues...

Photo Update: Strange Saucer Like Clouds

Photo Update: December 18, 2009 A few months ago, I posted an article and photos I had taken of lenticular clouds (also known as Lenny clouds) because I thought the particular cloud formation was quite...

Russians Approve Plan for Weather Tampering

Expect only sunny days this winter in Moscow, as they plan to experiment with cloud-seeding. This is a plan to prevent snow storms from entering the city whereby the Air Force will disperse liquid nitrogen, silver...

Strange Cloud Hangs Over Moscow City: Cloud Formation Pollution?

A strange cloud has been hanging over Moscow for some days now, with many speculating as to the fact that is is a UFO or some kind of alien life form, but apparently many are now saying that the real reason is...

Russian Woman Gives Birth to Giant Baby

"Russian woman, Svetlana Tagantseva, 28, a resident of the city of Samara, gave birth to a very large baby. The newborn, who looks like a six-month-old boy, weighs 6.75 kilos. The baby boy is 62 cm tall.Doctors of a local maternity hospital say that they have never seen such...

Putin hints at return as Russian President in 2012

Spy master, Judo expert, University professor, Politician, President, Prime Minister, gay icon... Looks like Russians are not going to get tired of the multi-dimentional personality of Vladimir Putin. The noises...

Pole Vault - Russian Isinbayeva sets new world record in Zurich.

Russian Yelena Isinbayeva recovered from here disastrous Berlin World championship perfomance in the last week by setting a new pole vault record of 5.06 meters in Zurich. She betterd her previous best of 5.05...

Eight Arrested for Hijacking Arctic Sea Cargo Ship

Eight men have been arrested for hijacking an Arctic sea cargo ship. The hijackers are mostly from Estonia and are charged with raiding the Russian ship disguised as police. The cargo ship is being investigated to understand their motivations. Russian prosecutors have charged...

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