Russian governor gives final approval to skyscraper for St. Petersburg's historic centerOctober 6th, 2009 Russian governor OK's Petersburg skyscraperST. PETERSBURG, Russia — The governor of Russia's second city of St.
Huge dead whale found floating in Tampa Bay was killed by a ship in Gulf of MexicoOctober 6th, 2009 Dead whale found in Tampa Bay was hit by a shipST. PETERSBURG, Fla.
Russia charges 8 alleged pirates in Arctic Sea freighter case, voyage shrouded in mysteryAugust 27th, 2009 Russia charges 8 in Arctic Sea caseMOSCOW — Russia has formally filed criminal charges against eight alleged hijackers of the freighter Arctic Sea, whose voyage is still heavily shrouded in mystery. The General Prosecutor's Investigative Committee said Thursday seven of the suspects are being charged with kidnapping and piracy and the eighth with organizing the crimes.
Interfax: Top Russian investigator says possible freighter carried more than just timberAugust 25th, 2009 Report: Russian questions freighter cargoMOSCOW — Russia's top investigator said it is possible a freighter embroiled in a high-seas mystery was carrying more than just timber, the Interfax news agency reported Tuesday. The reported comment by federal Investigative Committee Chief Alexander Bastrykin is the first suggestion by a Russian official that the Arctic Sea could have been carrying a sensitive cargo — a suspicion raised by observers who followed the weekslong saga.
Key developments in the search for the ship Arctic SeaAugust 20th, 2009 Developments in the search for the ship Arctic SeaKey developments in the voyage of the freighter Arctic Sea. July 21 — Arctic Sea departs from Finnish port carrying timber bound for Algeria, with a 15-man Russian crew.
Russian Defense Ministry says Arctic Sea hijackers sought ransom, analysts suspect cover storyAugust 19th, 2009 Russia insist ship hijackers sought ransomMOSCOW — The Russian Defense Ministry insists that the hijackers of the Arctic Sea ship demanded ransom. The ship's alleged disapearance last week is the focus of an international investigation.
Key developments in Atlantic search for missing ship Arctic SeaAugust 17th, 2009 Key developments in search for missing shipKey developments in the search for the ship Arctic Sea, which disappeared along with its 15-man Russian crew in the Atlantic nearly three weeks ago. July 21 — Arctic Sea departs from Finnish port with timber cargo bound for Algeria.
Russian defense minister says missing freighter found near Cape Verde, crew aliveAugust 17th, 2009 Russian minister: missing ship found, crew aliveMOSCOW — The Russian-crewed freighter that sparked a high-seas mystery when it disappeared nearly three weeks ago has been found by a Russian naval frigate off the West African coast, the country's defense minister said Monday, according to Russian news agencies. The Arctic Sea's 15 crew members, last heard from July 28, were alive and now aboard the navy ship, Defense Minister Anatoly Serdyukov said.
Man found clinging to buoy, rescued after falling from cruise ship in St. Petersburg, Fla.June 15th, 2009 Man rescued in Fla. after falling from cruise shipST.
Russian warship frees 8 Iranian citizens seized along with piratesMay 4th, 2009 Russian ship frees Iranians seized with piratesMOSCOW — Iran's embassy in Moscow says a Russian warship has freed eight Iranians who were seized along with suspected Somali pirates last week. The embassy says the Iranians had been held captive by the pirates for almost three months, and has praised the Russian Navy for the rescue.
Iran denies 'US-Israeli' attack on shipApril 29th, 2009 TEHRAN - The report about a missile attack by the US or Israel against an Iranian navy ship is false, an official said Tuesday. 'The report published in certain section of the media was part of a psychological warfare against Iran and is completely baseless,' IRNA reported citing an unnamed Iranian defence official.
Ship loaded with sulphuric acid sinks off Sri LankaApril 9th, 2009 COLOMBO - A Turkish ship transporting sulphuric acid sank off Sri Lanka's north-eastern coast Thursday, three days after attempts to repair a leak in the vessel failed, a navy spokesman said. The ship had sailed from Tuticorin in India.
Seven missing after Russia sinks Chinese cargo shipFebruary 18th, 2009 BEIJING - Seven Chinese sailors are missing after a cargo ship sank in Russian waters near Japan, media reports said Thursday. Three of the 10 Chinese sailors onboard were saved but seven are still missing after the ship sank off the waters of Vladivostok, the Chinese foreign ministry said in a statement.
No delay in acquiring Russian nuke sub: Indian NavyJanuary 22nd, 2009 NEW DELHI - The Indian Navy said Friday there was 'no delay' in its acquisition of a Russian nuclear-powered submarine though technical glitches could push the delivery back. 'There is no delay as far as we are concerned (in acquiring an Akula-class submarine).
Putin's first painting sells for more than $1 mnJanuary 17th, 2009 MOSCOW - A painting of an ice encrusted window by Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin was auctioned in his hometown St Petersburg Saturday for 37 million rubles ($1.14 million). The original 'Putin' entitled usor (pattern) brought in a record price among the group of works by 28 well-known individuals, the organisers of the charitable auction were quoted by the Interfax news agency as saying.
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