Russia

Reuters: Nigeria in talks with Russia over nuclear power plants

Nigeria is in talks with Russia's state-owned Rosatom to build nuclear power plants, to end…

UEFA Charges Russia and Montenegro

Russia and Montenegro have been charged by European football governing body UEFA for violent scenes…

Suspect in Nemtsov murder probe allegedly tortured

A former Chechen police officer was likely tortured into confessing to the murder of Russian…

2 charged with murder of Russian opposition leader, Nemtsov

Two men were charged on Sunday with the murder of Russian opposition activist Boris Nemtsov…

Russia's ruble, stocks drop sharply

Russia's ruble and stock market dropped sharply on Tuesday in response to a recent slide…

Couple kills 7 homeless people to 'clean up' Moscow

A Russian couple allegedly carried out a string of murders targeting homeless people in Moscow…

Caught watching porn, 12-year-old girl commits suicide

The Independent, UK is reporting that a 12-year-old Russian girl took her own life after…

Russia may demand payment of $3bn loan to Ukraine

Moscow may ask for early payment on its three billion dollar loan to Ukraine, Russian…

Fitch cuts Russia credit rating, sets negative outlook

Fitch Ratings cut Russia's credit grade Friday to just one notch above junk level, saying…

Russia bans transvestites and transsexuals from driving

MOSCOW,(AFP) - Russia has passed a controversial law banning transvestites and transsexuals from driving, prompting…