Russia

The American people, in an effort to provide explanations to inexplicable events beyond their control, are entertaining a number of wild conspiracy theories.

Sunday marks the 17th anniversary of the START II treaty between the US and Russia, intended to stop the nuclear arms race. Perhaps the most significant deal between the two countries, it was never actually implemented.

Whether it is pulling US troops out of Afghanistan, finding a job or just losing weight, people in New York have plenty of ideas on what they want for 2010.

Capitalism brings immense suffering to the world and needs to be overthrown

Vladimir Chagin

Since Russia and Belarus have failed to agree on a price for oil supplies in 2010, from January 1, Minsk will supposedly get oil on general terms, which means full payment of customs duties.

Russia

A painter-turned actress is not a common combination in the world of cinema, but following the success of her debut comedy, Louise Bourgoin has become better known simply as the

The latest string of heinous terrorist attacks in Pakistan is a reminder that the ostrich policy of appeasing firebrand extremists has triggered a security climate change that could no longer be dismissed or tolerated.