Politics / Moldova’s opposition accuses Communists of misusing media and rigging elections 
29 Jul, 11:58 PM 94 comments
The opposition in ex-Soviet Moldova has accused the ruling Communist Party of misusing the media and rigging this week's parliamentary election, urging voters to oust what it said was the last communist regime in Europe.
Politics / 40 arrested in Kyrgyzstan for protesting against election results 
29 Jul, 11:54 PM 97 comments
A rally of opposition supporters in Kyrgyzstan's capital, Bishkek, has been broken up by police.
Money / IMF releases $3.3 billion loan installment to Ukraine 
29 Jul, 11:47 PM 102 comments
The International Monetary Fund has approved the release of a $3.3 billion loan installment to Ukraine, bringing the total extended so far to about $10.9 billion.
Culture / Canadian bureau wins tender to build stage for Mariinsky Theatre 
29 Jul, 11:31 PM 94 comments
Canadian architects have won the right to build a second stage at Russia's renowned Mariinsky Theatre in St Petersburg, after many delays.
Society / Notorious Russian godfather shot in Moscow 
29 Jul, 11:29 PM 125 comments
Doctors are attempting to save the life of the notorious Russian mafia boss, Yaponchik, after he was shot leaving a Moscow restaurant.
Money / Russian AvtoVAZ denies report of almost 28,000 jobs cuts 
29 Jul, 11:15 PM 102 comments
AvtoVAZ vice president Igor Komarov has denied reports that job cuts were announced at an AvtoVAZ suppliers' meeting and has reaffirmed its commitment to preserving its workforce.
Money / Russian court refuses to ban sale of Telenor's stake in Vimpelcom 
29 Jul, 10:39 PM 87 comments
A Moscow court has refused to block the sale of Telenor's stake in Russia's second largest mobile phone company VimpelCom, paving the way for the Norwegian company to lose its Russian asset.
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