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UNIVERSITY OF NORTH DAKOTA NEWS Russian scholar to present talk on ‘Space Future in Science Fiction’ Monday at UND
The University of North Dakota Department of Space Studies will host Larisa Mikhaylova for a presentation titled Models of Space Future in Science Fiction 2000-2012. Mikhaylova, a faculty member at t...
Posted on 5/18/12 at 9:12 AM
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With events ranging from Broadway to ballet and kids' shows to comedy theatre, the Chester Fritz upcoming schedule is sure to please a wide variety of tastes. You'll also appreciate their renowned aco...
Posted on 11/13/11 at 12:10 PM
4 dead in Moscow airliner crash 
A passenger airliner careered off the runway at Russia's third-busiest airport while landing on Saturday, broke into pieces and caught fire, killing at least four people.
By Jim Heintz , December 29, 2012
More than 20,000 in Moscow protest Putin's election
More than 20,000 protesters streamed down a central Moscow avenue today to denounce Vladimir Putin's presidential election win, but the crowd's relatively small size compared to recent protests suggested the opposition movement has lost some momentum.
By Maria Danilova , March 10, 2012
Police break up Russian protests over Putin's election
VIDEO: Watch at bottom of articleThousands of Russians rallied today to challenge Prime Minister Vladimir Putin's victory in Russia's presidential election, crowding into a central Moscow square to chant "Shame!" and "Russia without Putin!"
By Maria Danilova and Nataliya Vasilyeva , March 05, 2012
Russian protestors made up of wide range of countries citizens
The faces of the Russian protesters who braved brutal cold to express their discontent were as varied as the vast country itself: youthful and aged, unshaven and elegantly made up, self-confident and shy.
By Alexander Zemlianichenko , February 11, 2012
Anti-Putin protests draw tens of thousands
Tens of thousands of Russians jammed a Moscow avenue today to demand free elections and an end to Prime Minister Vladimir Putin's 12-year rule, in the largest show of public outrage since the protests 20 years ago that brought down the Soviet Union. Gone was the political apathy of recent years as many shouted "We are the Power!"
By Jim Heintz and Nataliya Vasilyeva , December 24, 2011
Protest against Russia's Putin draws thousands in Moscow
It was perhaps the largest opposition rally in years and ended with police detaining some of the activists. A group of several hundred marched toward the Central Elections Commission near the Kremlin, but were stopped by riot police and taken away in buses. The total number of those detained was not immediately available.
By Jim Heintz , December 05, 2011
Putin agrees to run for Russian presidency in 2012
Vladimir Putin said today he'll run for Russia's presidency in 2012, almost certainly ensuring he'll retake the office he previously held and likely foreshadowing years more of a strongman rule that many in the West have called a retreat from democracy.
By Jim Heintz , September 24, 2011
Moscow drops plan to deport thousands of dogs
Animal rights activists say Moscow has dropped a plan to round up the city's estimated 26,000 stray dogs and ship them to a camp far out of town.
By Associated Press , March 01, 2011
Double suicide bombings kill at least 38, injure 60 on packed Moscow subway
Two female suicide bombers blew themselves up today in twin attacks on Moscow subway stations jam-packed with rush-hour passengers, killing at least 37 people and wounding 65, officials said. They blamed the carnage on rebels from the Caucasus region.
By David Nowak , March 29, 2010
Thousands rally in Russia against economic policy
Many participants in the rallies, dubbed the “Day of Wrath” by the opposition, demanded the resignation of Prime Minister Vladimir Putin.
By Associated Press , March 20, 2010
Porn video shown on Moscow highway electronic billboard
Drivers in downtown Moscow squinted in disbelief as an electronic highway billboard blazed a two-minute pornographic video instead of its regular advertising clips.
By Nataliya Vasilyeva , January 16, 2010
Train in Russia derails, deaths reported
A Russian news agency has reported that a passenger train between Moscow and St. Petersburg has derailed causing an unknown number of deaths.
By Associated Press , November 27, 2009
Diplomats: Iran censured at UN nuclear meeting
UPDATED 12:54 P.M.The resolution was endorsed by six world powers — the U.S., Russia, China, Britain, France and Germany — reflecting a rare measure of unity on Iran. British Prime Minister Gordon Brown called the resolution "the strongest and most definitive statement yet made by the countries who are very worried about nuclear ambitions on the part of Iran."
By George Jahn , November 27, 2009
Russia plans research to support Arctic claim
Russia is planning extensive research to support its claim to a broad swath of energy-rich territory beneath the Arctic Sea, a top official of the nation’s icebreaker fleet said today. Icebreakers will lead research vessels into the Arctic in a series of missions over the next three years to conduct a detailed geological analysis of the seabed, said Andrei Smirnov, deputy director for operations at state-run Atomflot.
By Vladimir Isachenkov , October 30, 2009
Pro-Kremlin party sweeps Moscow elections
The pro-Kremlin party dominated an election for Moscow city council and other local votes across Russia, results released Monday showed.
By Lynn Berry , October 12, 2009
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