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35 Protestors Detained on Stary Arbat

21:29 27/05/2012 MOSCOW, May 27 (RIA Novosti)

Moscow police detained about 35 people for various violations on Stary Arbat street, Moscow police spokesperson said on Sunday.

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Gay Rights Activist Alexeyev Detained in Moscow Unauthorized Picket
15:36 27/05/2012
Moscow gay rights activist Nikolai Alexeyev and several other gay community members were detained during an unauthorized picket near the City Hall building, police reported on Sunday.
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05:30 27/05/2012
British Foreign Secretary William Hague is heading to the Russian capital on a working visit on Sunday to discuss the situation around Syria, Hague said.
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06:30 26/05/2012
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Six riot police officers who were injured in clashes during an anti-Putin rally in Moscow earlier this month have received new apartments as a reward, the Interior Ministry’s Moscow city department said on Friday.
Gelfand Head and Shoulders Above Anand - Pundit
18:21 25/05/2012
Indian world champion Viswanathan Anand has not prepared properly to defend his title against Israeli contender Boris Gelfand, and is being outplayed, Russian grandmaster Nikolay Popov told RIA Novosti on Friday.
Hate Case Brought Against 'Bloodshed' Muslim Lawyer
15:50 25/05/2012
A prominent Muslim figure who pledged to "cover Moscow in blood" if the authorities refuse to establish Islamic law, was charged for inciting hatred on Friday, prosecutors said.
RIA Helps Moscow Develop Online Information System
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Russian information agency RIA Novosti is helping Moscow develop an integrated data and navigation system for the Russian capital allowing users to get guidance and information using mobile phones all over the city.
Moscow to Develop Navigation and Information System
14:58 25/05/2012
Moscow is to develop an integrated data and navigation system allowing users to get guidance and information about the Russian capital using mobile phones all over the city.
Russian Press at a Glance, Friday, May 25, 2012
09:59 25/05/2012
A brief look at what is in the Russian papers today
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Almost third of Russians approve of the closure of the Occupy-style camp at Moscow’s downtown Chistoprudny Boulevard where people were protesting against Vladimir Putin's return to the presidency, a poll held by the Public Opinion Foundation has revealed.
Russia Applies for Yaroshenko Transfer, Bout Future Unclear
20:34 24/05/2012
Russia’s Justice Ministry has applied for the transfer of Russian ex-pilot Konstantin Yaroshenko, jailed in the U.S. for drug trafficking, to Russia, the minister said on Thursday.
Russian Public Not Split Over Reforms – Study
20:18 24/05/2012
The political rift between the opposition-minded middle class in Moscow and the population in the Russian provinces is a myth, with most of the populace united in the demand for change, a group of experts established by former Finance Minister Alexei Kudrin said on Thursday.
Russian Stealth Frigate Tests New Missiles in Sea Trials
20:04 24/05/2012
Russia’s second Gepard class frigate has successfully test-fired missiles from the new Kalibr-NK missile system during the first stage of sea trials in the Black Sea, a spokesman for Russia’s Southern military district said on Thursday.
Anand, Gelfand Draw in 10th Game for Chess Crown
19:41 24/05/2012
India's defending world champion Viswanathan Anand drew with Israeli challenger Boris Gelfand in the tenth game for the World Chess Championship at Moscow's State Tretyakov Gallery on Thursday.
Russia Refuses to Allocate $10 mln to Afghan Army
19:14 24/05/2012
Russia has denied a NATO request to allocate $10 million for the support of the Afghan Army, the Russian presidential envoy to Afghanistan, Zamir Kabulov, said on Thursday following the alliance’s summit in Chicago.1
Kuranyi will Stay at Dynamo Moscow - Agent
19:03 24/05/2012
German striker Kevin Kuranyi will definitely stay with Dynamo Moscow for next season, his agent Jurgen Knappenberger told RIA Novosti on Thursday.
Norilsk Nickel to Pay 8.9% Higher Dividend for 2011
18:25 24/05/2012
Russia’s metals giant Norilsk Nickel has recommended a 2011 dividend payment of 196 rubles a share, up 8.9 percent on the 2010 payout, the company said on Thursday.

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