2009 U.S.-Russia Summit: Obama in Moscow
Complete coverage of the U.S.-Russia summit, being held July 6-8 in Moscow.
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Vietnamese Premier Bolsters Trade Links
Dung officially invited Russia to participate in the construction of his country’s first nuclear power plant, as Rosatom, the state’s nuclear arm, positions itself as a major player in the world’s nuclear power industry.
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Sorting Honest Cops From the Baboons
While honest cops work their tails off solving murder cases, their commanding officers often pocket a bribe from the killers, after which the cases are declared unsolved and closed.
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National Center for Missing Children to Open
The federal children’s ombudsman says the center will fight child pornography and help bring Russia in line with UN norms.
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Kremlin to Press NATO Chief on Security Pact
A potentially thorny issue in the talks will be Medvedev’s initiative for a broader European-Atlantic security treaty, which is seen by many Western governments as an attempt to restore Moscow’s influence by undermining NATO.
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Putin Backs Berlusconi
Putin praised Berlusconi for his courage and said his strong character would allow him to return to work quickly.
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Vyborg’s Old Town Crumbles Due to Neglect
Local preservationists say Vyborg's unique architecture is in danger, and they are appealing to international organizations to intervene to protect the city’s old town.
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Senator Apologizes for Hitting a Car
Alenichev apologized for his actions in a statement distributed by his United Russia party.
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Ad Dollars Move to TV and Internet
Companies have slashed spending on advertising in newspapers, magazines and billboards and put the money into television advertising as the economic crisis keeps consumers at home.
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Kazakh Bank to Buy Troika Banking Unit
The deal will be finalized in the first quarter of 2010, after the parties get approval from the two countries’ regulatory bodies.
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Gas Forum to Focus On Gaining Clout
The goal of turning the organization into a gas OPEC is off the agenda for the time being, the group's newly elected chief executive Leonid Bokhanovsky said Tuesday.