Families in Tajikistan have been naming their newborn babies after a hydropower plant that is being constructed in the republic.

Despite the US pressing for new tough sanctions against Iran, no such talks are expected in the UN Security Council during the Chinese presidency in January.

Team Spain turned in a blistering performance down under to dump Australia out of the Hopman Cup.

After banknotes have run their course, they are mostly destroyed and thrown away. However, one company has come up with a greener way of handling worn out money.

Although it may be too early to call it a trend, two dramatic cases of intelligence setbacks have created quite a stir inside the administration of US President Barack Obama.

After five straight gold medals at the World Junior Hockey Championships, Canadians have to be satisfied with silver this year.

Russia will be restoring military priesthood in 2010. The four main faiths will be able to have their chaplains in the armed forces.

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A Russian citizen, allegedly working for Russia

Russia has won the women