Court Ruling Shelves Death Penalty
By Alexander Bratersky
While public opinion on the matter remains mixed, the Kremlin and government have both said they do not want executions to resume, and praise flooded in from human rights groups.
State Firm Accused of Frivolous Spending
By Anatoly Medetsky
In announcing the violations at Rosagroleasing, the Prosecutor General’s Office did not name Agriculture Minister Yelena Skrynnik or any other executives, but it cast a shadow on her tenure as chief executive of the company.
United Russia Seeks A Conservative Face
By Nikolaus von Twickel
The ruling party will look to cement an ideological platform at its congress.
Orthodox Priest Shot Dead in Moscow Church
Combined Reports
An unidentified attacker shot priest Daniil Sysoyev at point-blank range late Thursday, prosecutors said.
Russian Ship Frees Itself From Ice in Antarctic
AP
The Captain Khlebnikov icebreaker carrying 101 passengers got stuck in the ice earlier this week near Snow Hill Island in the Weddell Sea off Antarctica.
Vladimir Filonov / MT
Medvedev: Road Safety As Urgent As Recession
By Alexandra Odynova
In July, Medvedev criticized the country’s road safety record, calling the situation “monstrous” after a series of fatal bus and car crashes left dozens dead.
VEB Keeps Mum on RusAl ‘Decision’By Irina Filatova
RusAl plans to raise capital by placing 10 percent of its shares in an initial public offering on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.
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