Steve Jobs’ monument to come up in St. Petersburg
September 4th, 2012 - 8:20 am ICT by IANS
St. Petersburg (Russia), Sep 4 (IANS/RIA Novosti) A monument of Apple founder Steve Jobs is to be established in Russian city of St. Petersburg.An exhibition of draft projects for a ... Read more...
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Rear Admiral Shrikhande is IDS assistant chief (With Image)
August 23rd, 2012 - 10:23 pm ICT by IANS
Kochi, Aug23 (IANS) Rear Admiral Sudarshan Shrikhande, chief of staff of the Southern Naval Command, has been appointed assistant chief of Integrated Defence Staff (IDS) in charge of financial planning ... Read more...
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Ukraine to unveil memorial to Steve Jobs
July 28th, 2012 - 8:56 am ICT by IANS
Moscow, July 28 (IANS/RIA Novosti) A memorial to late Apple co-founder Steve Jobs will be unveiled in the Ukrainian Black Sea port of Odessa.A two-metre, hand-shaped steel memorial has a ... Read more...
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Rio de Janeiro declared World Heritage Site
July 3rd, 2012 - 11:56 am ICT by IANS
St. Petersburg (Russia), July 3 (IANS/EFE) The landscapes of Rio de Janeiro have been entered onto the World Heritage List, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization said.The decision ... Read more...
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Russia coach Advocaat to manage PSV after Euro 2012
May 11th, 2012 - 7:40 pm ICT by IANS
The Hague, May 11 (IANS) Russian coach Dick Advocaat has signed a one-year contract with PSV Eindhoven allowing the Dutchman to manage his erstwhile club after the European Championships.Advocaat who ... Read more...
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Elderly woman’s body found in suitcase at Russia playground
March 29th, 2012 - 10:24 pm ICT by BNO News
ST. PETERSBURG, RUSSIA (BNO NEWS) -- Police in the Russian city of Saint Petersburg have launched a murder investigation after the body of an elderly woman was found stuffed inside a suitcase ... Read more...
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Russian city to slap fine for promoting homosexuality
February 3rd, 2012 - 12:18 pm ICT by IANS
Moscow, Feb 3 (IANS/RIA Novosti) A city legislature in a central Russian town has approved a bill that will penalise people with fines for promoting homosexuality.The bill, pushed by the ... Read more...
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World’s deepest metro station to be in Russia
December 28th, 2011 - 3:30 pm ICT by IANS
St. Petersburg (Russia), Dec 28 (IANS/RIA Novosti) A new subway station, the world's deepest, will be unveiled in downtown St. Petersburg, authorities said.The Admiralteiskaya station lies over 100 m below ... Read more...
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Protests over Russian ‘gay propaganda’ bill
December 27th, 2011 - 9:57 am ICT by IANS
Moscow, Dec 27 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Gay rights activists staged protests in the central Russian city of Kostroma Monday against plans to impose fines for the promotion of homosexuality.Last month, a ... Read more...
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Thousands protest in Moscow demanding fresh vote
December 25th, 2011 - 2:56 am ICT by IANS
Moscow, Dec 25 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Around 29,000 protesters rallied in Moscow Saturday to demand new parliamentary elections in Russia.A long line of metal detectors were set up on the streets ... Read more...
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Most CIS states sign free trade zone agreement
October 19th, 2011 - 4:06 pm ICT by IANS
St Petersburg (Russia), Oct 19 (IANS/RIA Novosti) The majority of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) countries have agreed to set up a free trade regime after two decades of ... Read more...
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Apple flash mob to be held in St.Petersburg
October 14th, 2011 - 3:35 pm ICT by IANS
St. Petersburg (Russia), Oct 14 (IANS/RIA Novosti) One hundred kilograms of apples will be distributed to people in Russia's second largest city of St.Petersburg Friday in a flash mob marking ... Read more...
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Second stealth warship joins Russian Navy
October 14th, 2011 - 3:34 pm ICT by IANS
St. Petersburg (Russia), Oct 14 (IANS/RIA Novosti) St. Petersburg's Severnaya Verf shipyard will deliver a new stealth corvette to the Russian Navy at an official ceremony Friday.The Soobrazitelny is the ... Read more...
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Spears has nothing to prove
September 25th, 2011 - 10:00 am ICT by IANS
London, Sep 25 (IANS) Britney Spears feels she doesn't have anything to prove, and keeps making records and touring because it's fun.The "Hold it Against Me" hitmaker kicked off ... Read more...
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St. Petersburg Governor Matviyenko resigns, on track to become Russia’s No. 3
August 22nd, 2011 - 8:12 pm ICT by BNO News
MOSCOW (BNO NEWS) -- Russian President Dmitry Medvedev on Monday accepted the resignation of St. Petersburg Governor Valentina Matviyenko after a landslide election victory which puts her on course to assume one ... Read more...
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Russian woman loses fight to keep dogs instead of parents
July 29th, 2011 - 12:23 pm ICT by IANS
St. Petersburg (Russia), July 29 (IANS/RIA Novosti) A St. Petersburg woman barricaded herself in her apartment, throwing glassware and spraying tear gas at bailiffs who arrived to take her 11 ... Read more...
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Russia behind schedule on Indian frigates delivery
July 2nd, 2011 - 6:53 am ICT by IANS
St. Petersburg, July 2 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Russia is not going to meet the deadlines in the implementation of a contract on the delivery of missile frigates to the Indian Navy, ... Read more...
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My sign language skill improved in Russia: Bipasha
May 20th, 2011 - 7:05 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 20 (IANS) It seems Bollywood actress Bipasha Basu, who has wrapped up shooting for Abbas-Mustan's "Players" in Russia, faced a lot of language issues there. She ... Read more...
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Google launches virtual tour of world’s finest museums
February 2nd, 2011 - 9:50 pm ICT by IANS
London, Feb 2 (IANS) Google is harnessing its controversial Street View technology to take you on a virtual tour of the world's finest museums, from the comfort of your home.
The search ... Read more...
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Russian summit sees 13 countries agreeing to double tiger numbers
November 25th, 2010 - 6:50 pm ICT by ANI
London, Nov 25 (ANI): At a summit held in St Petersburg, Russia, the government of 13 countries where tigers still live have endorsed a plan to save the big cats from extinction.Delegates ... Read more...
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India, 12 others vow to double tiger numbers by 2022
November 25th, 2010 - 11:56 am ICT by IANS
United Nations, Nov 25 (IANS) A United Nations-led alliance to fight wildlife crime and eliminate threats to wild cats around the world has pledged to double tiger numbers by 2022 in India ... Read more...
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Vladimir Putin hails Leonardo DiCaprio as a ‘real man’ after flight scares
November 24th, 2010 - 1:23 pm ICT by ANI
New York, Nov 24 (ANI): Hollywood actor Leonardo DiCaprio has donated 1 million dollars to the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) for tiger conservation.The actor, a member of WWF's board, made the generous ... Read more...
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Leonardo DiCaprio in plane engine scare
November 23rd, 2010 - 1:38 pm ICT by ANI
London, Nov 23 (ANI): Hollywood actor Leonardo DiCaprio was among passengers on a plane bound for Moscow that was forced to make an emergency landing at JFK airport shortly after leaving New ... Read more...
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Putin to host Asian summit on tiger conservation aimed at doubling population by 2022
November 19th, 2010 - 6:47 pm ICT by ANI
St. Petersburg, Nov 19(ANI): Russian President Vladimir Putin will host emissaries of 12 Asian nations to the first-ever international summit on tiger conservation beginning in St. Petersburg, Russia, on Sunday.The summit will ... Read more...
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Thai PM Vejjajiva cancels trip to Russia following Bout’s controversial extradition
November 18th, 2010 - 8:51 pm ICT by BNO News
BANGKOK, THAILAND (BNO NEWS) -- Thai Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva on Thursday canceled next week's trip to Russia in which he was scheduled to attend the Tiger Summit, following the ... Read more...
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Bopanna-Qureshi in St. Petersburg semi-finals
October 29th, 2010 - 5:03 pm ICT by IANS
St. Petersburg (Russia), Oct 29 (IANS) Second-seeded Rohan Bopanna of India and Aisam-Ul-Haq Qureshi of Pakistan saved a match point before rallying to a 3-6, 7-6(4) 10-1 victory over Serbians Janko ... Read more...
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Countries plan to restore tiger population
October 22nd, 2010 - 8:29 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Oct 22 (IANS) Concerned over the dwindling tiger population, the 13 tiger range countries (TRC) here Friday finalised an ambitious global programme for restoring wild tiger population.The Global Tiger Recovery ... Read more...
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Toyota plans to open a second plant in Russia
September 22nd, 2010 - 8:03 pm ICT by BNO News
ST. PETERSBURG, RUSSIA (BNO NEWS) – Toyota Motors on Tuesday unveiled that the Japanese vehicle manufacturer plans to open a second plant in Russia, local media reported.According to RIA Novosti, the President ... Read more...
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Daniel Radcliffe apologizes to disappointed Comic-Con Harry Potter fans
July 28th, 2010 - 6:35 pm ICT by ANI
London, July 28 (ANI): Actor Daniel Radcliffe has apologized to disappointed fans, who camped out at Comic-Con convention in San Diego, California, in the hopes of seeing him.Thousands of Harry Potter devotees ... Read more...
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International meet on tiger begins
July 12th, 2010 - 11:19 pm ICT by IANS
Kuala Lumpur, July 12 (IANS) An international summit, attended by experts from 13 countries including India, began discussions Monday in Bali island on how to prevent tigers from becoming extinct.
The meet, organised ... Read more...
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Indonesia to host meeting on tiger conservation
July 6th, 2010 - 11:39 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 6 (IANS) Indonesia will host a crucial meeting on tiger conservation July 12-14 to be attended by 13 tiger range countries, including India, China, Thailand and Russia.
World tiger experts ... Read more...
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Anand Sharma urges for early conclusion of Doha talks
June 19th, 2010 - 12:10 pm ICT by ANI
St. Petersburg (Russia), June 19 (ANI): Commerce and Industry Minister Anand Sharma has called for early conclusion of Doha Round for a global trade deal under the aegis of the World Trade ... Read more...
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President Obama nominates six individuals for humanities committee
February 6th, 2010 - 4:44 am ICT by BNO News
WASHINGTON, D.C. (BNO NEWS) – President Obama on Friday announced the nominations of six individuals to be members of the President’s Committee on the Arts and the Humanities.President Obama said that he’s ... Read more...
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Russia’s first ice hotel to open on Valentine’s Day
February 1st, 2010 - 9:57 pm ICT by IANS
St Petersburg (Russia), Feb 1 (RIA Novosti) Some 150 builders, ice sculptors and architects are carving Russia's first ice hotel which will open on Valentine's Day, its promoters said Monday.
The resort, which ... Read more...
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Spaletti appointed Zenit St Petersburg coach
December 11th, 2009 - 6:29 pm ICT by IANS
St. Petersburg (Russia), Dec 11 (DPA) Luciano Spaletti of Italy has been appointed coach of the Zenit St Petersburg team, the Russian top football club announced Friday.
The former Roma coach Spaletti, 50, ... Read more...
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