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BloombergRussia, China veto UN plan for SyriaReutersBy Louis Charbonneau and Patrick Worsnip | UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - Russia and China vetoed on Saturday a UN resolution that backed an Arab plan calling on Syrian President Bashar al-Assad to quit, stalling global efforts to end his bloody crackdown ...Russia, China draw Arab, Turkish ire over SyriaThe Associated PressRussia's UN Veto on Syria Measure Gives Assad 'License to Kill'BloombergRussia, China veto new UN resolution on SyriaLos Angeles Timesall 6,716 news articles »

New York TimesRussia opposition vows new rallies to shake PutinKhaleej TimesMOSCOW - The movement against Vladimir Putin was Sunday preparing new rallies to loosen the Russian strongman's 12-year grip on power after keeping up their challenge with a third mass demonstration in Moscow. Tens of thousands marched through Moscow ...In the Russian provinces, Putin's a pillarSacramento BeeTens of thousands brave Moscow cold to protest against PutinLos Angeles TimesRussia: Sort of, but Not ReallyNew York TimesChristian Science Monitorall 1,300 news articles »

MiamiHerald.comRussia admits brief cut of gas supplies to EuropeRochester Democrat and ChronicleBy Vladimir Isachenkov, AP MOSCOW (WTW) ? Russia's state-controlled Gazprom natural gas giant acknowledged for the first time Saturday that it had briefly reduced gas supplies to Europe amid a spell of extreme cold. Gazprom deputy chief Andrey Kruglov ...Russia's Gazprom acknowledges cutting gas supplies to EuropeWashington Postall 495 news articles »

Zee NewsRussian scientists eye mission to moon this decadeFox NewsRussia's space agency and training center for cosmonauts is launching a campaign to choose a new team of cosmonauts to train for a special mission, most likely for the moon this decade, Pravda.ru reported The selection is open to any Russian citizen ...Russia eyes mission to reach moon this decadeZee NewsRussia to Build Astrology Labs on the Moon by 2020DBKP - Death By 1000 Papercutsall 24 news articles »

Boston.comMissile defense cooperation could be "game-changer" for US, Russia - reportReuters IndiaBy Susan Cornwell | WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Missile defense, an issue that has poisoned US-Russia relations, could be a "game-changer" that transforms ties if the two sides cooperate on a shared system, says a report by former top officials from both ...Russia to Build Effective Shield against NATO Missile Threat ? RogozinRIA NovostiNATO: Going ahead with missile shield despite Russian concerns, threatsWashington Postall 164 news articles »

USA TODAYFed Cup: Russia leads Spain 2-0USA TODAYMOSCOW (AP) ? Maria Sharapova and Svetlana Kuznetsova won opening singles matches Saturday to give Russia a 2-0 lead over Spain in the first round of the Fed Cup. By Anna Shevelyova, AFP/Getty Images Maria Sharapova of Russia raps a forehand during her ...Sharapova Wins for Russia in Fed CupNew York TimesFed Cup: Russia leads Spain 2-0 after 1st dayFox NewsRussia leads Spain 2-0 after Fed Cup's first dayCBSSports.comCNNall 377 news articles »

Wilkes Barre Times-LeaderRussia bullish on Va.Wilkes Barre Times-LeaderWorkers on Doug Harris farm in Orange, Va., supply fresh feed and hay to cattle, some of which will be shipped to dairy farmers in Russia. Two of Virginia cattle broker Doug Harris' bulls see eye to eye during feeding time. It's an enviable mission, ...and more »

Eurosport.com ASIACzechs, Russia in control in Fed Cup with 2-0 leads; Italy and Serbia concede tiesWashington PostThe Czechs led 2-0 in Stuttgart, Russia led Spain by the same score in Moscow, Italy and Ukraine were 1-all in Biella, and Belgium and Serbia were 1-all in Charleroi. Germany was without its best player, an injured Andrea Petkovic, but pushed the ...Russians, Czechs start wellEurosport.com ASIACzech holders, Russia in control at Fed CupAFPall 182 news articles »

Scientific AmericanRussian Scientists Poised to be First to Reach Ice-Buried Antarctic LakeScientific AmericanBy Andrea Mustain and OurAmazingPlanet | February 4, 2012 | 10 Russia's Vostok Station, in a photograph taken during the 2000 to 2001 field season. Image: Josh Landis, National Science Foundation At a tiny outpost in the middle of Antarctica, ...and more »

NewsdayRussia: still 2 big problems with Syria resolutionNewsdayClick here Russia: still 2 big problems with Syria resolution Originally published: February 4, 2012 3:49 AM Updated: February 4, 2012 11:03 AM By The Associated Press GEIR MOULSON (Associated Press) (AP) -- Moscow still sees two problems of "crucial ...and more »