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State Duma deputy Konstantin Zaitsev said Irkutsk Oblast has high economic potential, but suffers from frequent leadership changes and political instability. He proposed…
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An Il 76 flying from Kampala to Somalia with cargo for Ugandan peacekeepers crashed into Lake Victoria. All 11 on board died, including Russians Viktor Kovalev and…
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Experts warn that because of the crisis and rising auto parts prices, car thefts may sharply increase this year. Testing 11 cars for the Russian market showed their anti…
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Russian woman Yulia Yalovitsyna is among the top three contenders for the job of caretaker of Hamilton tropical island, called the best job in the world by Queensland…
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Russia's track and field team triumphed at the European Championships in Turin, winning 18 medals, 10 gold, but the return home was marred by a scandal at Milan airport…
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Barbie turned 50, and the dolls story still sparks debate, from her unrealistic proportions to her impact on ideas of female beauty. The article tells how Ruth Handler…
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In the Irkutsk region, amendments were withdrawn that could have deprived large families of a monthly allowance of 200 rubles for each child. Governor I. Esipovsky…
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In Irkutsk, to simplify land rights registration for plots under houses, dachas, and garages, the KUMI introduced a one stop system. Documents are now accepted all day…
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Russia is developing anti satellite weapons in response to US and Chinese tests, said Deputy Defense Minister Vladimir Popovkin. Moscow says it opposes placing any…