Ukrainian cheese imports banned in Russia

February 15, 2012 - 17:58 AMT  04:15 GMT
Russian consumer rights watchdog imposed the ban over violations of Russian milk and milk product standards.
Dutch artist Karel Appel’s lost works recovered

Dutch artist Karel Appel’s lost works recovered

February 15, 2012 - 17:51 AMT  04:15 GMT
The artist, who died in 2006, received Unesco prize and was one of the founders of avant-garde movement Cobra.

Experts: Dubai's will grow due to trade, tourism

February 15, 2012 - 17:48 AMT  04:15 GMT
Growth in the gross domestic product of the debt-laden emirate is expected to be over 4.5 percent this year.

Russia, Vietnam to make Uran anti-ship missiles

February 15, 2012 - 17:37 AMT  04:15 GMT
Uran [SS-N-25 Switchblade] missile has a range of 250 kilometers and carries a 145-kilogram high explosive warhead.
Gazprom to double European gas storage

Gazprom to double European gas storage

February 15, 2012 - 17:35 AMT  04:15 GMT
Russian energy giant will invest 300 mln euros to double EU gas storage facilities for uninterrupted supplies.
Rio Olympic organizers expect $750 mln. revenue for local business

Rio Olympic organizers expect $750 mln. revenue for local business

February 15, 2012 - 17:32 AMT  04:15 GMT
The organizing committee say at least 150 companies are interested in becoming licensees for official products of Olympics.
U.S. publisher: Bryza’s interview reaffirms his non-professionalism

U.S. publisher: Bryza’s interview reaffirms his non-professionalism

February 15, 2012 - 17:17 AMT  04:15 GMT
Sassounian says Bryza’s love for Turkey is big enough to inspire him to stay in Turkey after completion of professional activity.

President Hu vows China’s support in EU debt crisis

February 15, 2012 - 17:04 AMT  04:15 GMT
China's central bank governor said Beijing “won’t reduce proportion of euro exposure” in its foreign exchange reserves.

U.S. “closely monitoring” Syria's chemical arms stockpiles

February 15, 2012 - 16:58 AMT  04:15 GMT
There are concerns that Syria's unconventional weapons could fall into hands of terrorist groups while uprising continues.
Russian FM to meet French counterpart for Syria talks

Russian FM to meet French counterpart for Syria talks

February 15, 2012 - 16:54 AMT  04:15 GMT
Sergei Lavrov said Russia would not support any resolution "that could legitimize regime change in Syria."
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