The 80-year-old Shintaro Ishihara serving his fourth term as governor, is known for making provocative comments.

A date for the Imilor auction has yet to be set, with an estimated advance payment of 23.5-24.5 billion rubles.

A number of what can only be described as "policies of unaccountability" would also be released, the website said.

Thousands of people hit the roads during the Eid to visit relatives, with authorities calling on drivers to be careful while driving.

Events occurring in Central Europe favor Karabakh conflict settlement, according to the head of European Integration NGO.

Khamenei reiterated Iran's opposition to outside intervention in Syria, saying only Syrians could decide their own future.

The chairwoman of the monetary affairs committee says the gender imbalance needs more than just "talk and promises."

Eduard Sharmazanov held a telephone conversation with vice-chairman of the Senate of Czech Republic Přemysl Sobotka.

A draft law to mark the March 19, 1962 ceasefire as a day of remembrance was approved in the National Assembly in 2002.

Over 20 Armenian chess players will participate in Mikhail Chigorin Memorial International Chess Festival.