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Israeli Police Arrest 10 'Body Snatchers' - RIA Novosti
“The data that we have received indicates that an organ trafficking network that involved Israeli citizens has been operating here [in Israel], the source said on Friday. “The suspects sought out donors who experienced financial difficulties and ...
Georgian Ex-military General Shot Dead in Moscow - RIA Novosti
“According to preliminary information, the victim is 48-year-old Roman Dumbadze,” a source in the police told RIA Novosti on the condition of anonymity. Dumbadze, who received Russian citizenship in 2010, headed an infantry brigade stationed in the ...
Obama Key to Missile Shield Deal – Kremlin Adviser - RIA Novosti
“Everything will be ok with missile defense,” the Kremlin advisier, who insisted on anonymity, told RIA Novosti. “I am confident we will reach an agreement.” “Of course, if someone else [other than Obama] comes along, it will be difficult,” he added.
'Liberal' Medvedev Countered West's Hostility – Kremlin Adviser - RIA Novosti
“Our expectations were that a change of leadership for Russia would help our partners prevail over their own phantoms,” said the veteran adviser, who insisted on anonymity. “We expected that the arrival of Medvedev, who has the reputation of being more ...
Ukrainian Media Report on Casualties in Dnepropetrovsk Blasts - RIA Novosti
We were forbidden to say that somebody had died,” the source in the local hospital told the daily on the condition of anonymity. A series of explosions rocked Dnepropetrovsk on April 27, injuring 30 people, including eleven teenagers, according to ...
Ruling Tandem Prepares to Swap Places - RIA Novosti
Several sources close to the leadership of the party confirmed that Medvedev will become the party's new leader. One source said that Medvedev and Putin would swap their separate networks of regional reception offices. The meetings with the United ...
Russian Warships to Patrol Syrian Coast - RIA Novosti
“A decision has been made to deploy Russian warships near the Syrian shores on a permanent basis,” the source said. The Russian Kashin-class guided-missile destroyer Smetlivy is currently deployed near the Syrian coast. “Another Black Sea Fleet ship ...
Russian Warship Patrols Syrian Waters - RIA Novosti
The Smetlivy (“Sharp”) will stay in eastern Mediterranean until early May, the source said. He did not elaborate on the tasks set for the ship. The Russian Navy has repeatedly said that it wants its ships on constant patrol in the region, ...
Tula Entrepreneur Stabs 3 Robbers to Death - RIA Novosti
Four robbers broke into the house of an entrepreneur, who lives with his wife, an adult daughter and four underage children, the source said. The attackers began to abuse the man's family members, demanding to turn over the valuables, the report said.
Moscow-City Fire Extinguished – Police Source - RIA Novosti
“The fire was extinguished around midnight,” the source said. “No casualties have been reported.” The Russian Emergencies Ministry later confirmed that the blaze had been put out and there was no threat of the building collapse.
Russia's 'Party of Power' Gropes for New Image - RIA Novosti
He asked not to be identified to avoid problems with party officials. “We're discussing how to improve,” Andrei Ilnitsky, the founder of a liberal club within United Russia, told Lenta.ru in an interview last week. He did not elaborate, but noted that ...
Defense Ministry to Spend Extra $3 Mln on Site - RIA Novosti
... amount will be spent on salaries to new employees, but most of the money will be spent to develop the site's People's Exploit page, which contains an electronic database of soldiers and officers who perished during World War Two,” the source said.
Opposition Rally Encircles Central Moscow - RIA Novosti
He refused to give his name at first but caved in after learning that his opponents did not mind disclosing personal details to reporters. All Putin supporters insisted they were grassroots activists not affiliated with any organization.
Juventus Winger Krasic Primed for Zenit Loan Move - RIA Novosti
The official requested anonymity because he was not authorized to speak publicly on the matter, saying a club announcement was imminent. He said the agreement gave Zenit the option to buy Krasic at the end of the loan period.
Iranians Ponder War as Nuclear Standoff Continues - RIA Novosti
He declined to give his name. On top of the terrifying possibility of war, Iranians have also been grappling with spiraling inflation. Prices for basic foodstuffs have doubled in recent weeks as the United States and European countries tighten ...
Iranians Ponder War as Nuclear Standoff Continues - RIA Novosti
He declined to give his name. On top of the terrifying possibility of war, Iranians have also been grappling with spiraling inflation. Prices for basic foodstuffs have doubled in recent weeks as the United States and European countries tighten ...
Russian Scientists Drill to Sub-Glacial Antarctic Lake - RIA Novosti
“Yesterday, our scientists stopped drilling at the depth of 3768 meters and reached the surface of the sub-glacial lake,” the source said. Explorers hope Lake Vostok, which is the largest of Antarctica's buried network of icebound lakes and also one of ...
Sochi Ski Jump Olympic Test Event Postponed - Officials - RIA Novosti
An official who asked not to be named because of the sensitivity of the subject told RIA Novosti that the reason for the schedule change was that the ski jumping facilities were not ready. “There will be no test competitions in Sochi from the 12th to ...
Japanese Media Distorts Lavrov Statement on Kurils - Source - RIA Novosti
“No politician in his right mind would ever put this issue for a referendum,” the source said. The row over the South Kuril Islands, which are known as the Northern Territories in Japan, has prevented the two countries from signing a formal peace ...
Rebels Block Assad's Relatives Leaving Syria - RIA Novosti
A field commander of the Free Syrian Army told the paper on the condition of anonymity that “a convoy of government cars tried to enter Damascus international airport, but SFA squads have disrupted the attempt.” The source said when rebel forces ...
Rumors of Medvedev Envoy Dismissal Rejected - RIA Novosti
“It was a bad appointment,” a Foreign Ministry official who requested anonymity told the news portal. “His behavior in Muslim countries - drinking, inappropriate jokes, and assertions he made undermine our positions in the region.
Russia to Sell 36 Yak-130 Mitten Jets to Syria - RIA Novosti
Under the deal struck in late December, the jets are to be supplied to Syria once Damascus makes a prepayment, the source said. A source in the aircraft production industry told the newspaper the aircraft construction company Irkut is able to produce ...
Over $700000 stolen from Moscow bank, replaced with fake notes - RIA Novosti
Bank employees discovered thousands of fake ruble, dollar and euro banknotes instead of real cash in the bank's safe vault on Monday afternoon, the source said. A criminal case has been opened into the theft, with criminals, who remain at large, ...
Senior security official killed in Russia's North Caucasus - RIA Novosti
The gunmen shot and killed Radzhabov and beat several other people, the source said. According to preliminary data, Radzhabov was serving as deputy head of the Internal Security Directorate of the FSB's Border Guards Service in Dagestan. ...
Hamas, Fatah to discuss reconciliation progress in Cairo – source - RIA Novosti
The Fatah delegation will be headed by the party's central committee member, Zakaria al-Agha, the source said. Fatah and Hamas signed a reconciliation agreement on May 4 in Cairo, ending a four-year split that began when Hamas ousted Fatah forces from ...