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European crisis may hit Russia harder than ever before

Business » Finance

The political collapse in Greece and Moody's downgrade of the rankings of 16 Spanish banks have led to the decline in stock indexes all over the world. In Russia, the head of the Central Bank, Sergei Ignatiev, showed an optimistic reaction to such unpleasant news. Making a speech at the government last week, the official urged everyone not to panic

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Strategic Yars to replace Russia's iconic Topol-M

Russia » Economics

The Russian Strategic Rocket Forces are beginning preparations for the deployment of new missile systems "Yars" in Irkutsk, Novosibirsk and Kozelsk (Kaluga region) rocket units. This complex is truly unique - its range reaches 11,000 miles, and it is also equipped with special protection from terrorists

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UNO: The sick man of the world community

Opinion » Columnists

It is difficult to know at times whether the United Nations Organization is one organization or two - one doing an excellent job in defending human rights and culture (UN Women, UNHCR, UNESCO, among others) - and the other rubber-stamping imperialist escapades for the FUKUS lobby (France, UK, US) or pandering to the whims of Washington's lobbies

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The Russian microelectronics industry and national security

Science » Technologies and discoveries

It is often forgotten, in today's information-driven business climate, that many of the world's most prominent "Silicon Valleys" - Hsin-chu, Taiwan; Ang Mo Kio, Singapore; "Silicon Saxony", Germany; and even the original American Silicon Valley in California - were built largely or entirely on the semiconductor, or microelectronics, industry
USA prepares open intervention in Mexico?

World » Americas

The closer the presidential elections in Mexico, the more brazen is the campaign designed to convince voters that the polls by a wide margin are led by the new protégé of the US State Department. Mexico is a major U.S. foothold in Latin America and the only country in the region that lost its sovereignty under the pressure of its aggressive policy

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Living in brave new Sweden, recalling the 1930s

Saudi Arabia may soon legalize nuptials of baby girls

Saudi Arabia may soon legalize nuptials of baby girls

Madeleine Albright: Russia s foe and Serbia s butcher

Madeleine Albright: Russia's foe and Serbia's butcher

Happy birthday, Naomi Campbell!

Happy birthday, Naomi Campbell!

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All photos: Splash/All Over Press

The world s tallest tower and Japan s biggest new landmark, the Tokyo Skytree, opened to the public on Tuesday. Nearly 8,000 visitors were expected to take high-speed elevators up to the observation decks of the 634-meter (2,080-foot) tower to mark its opening. Some reportedly waited in line more than a week to get the coveted tickets for a panoramic view, though Tuesday ended up being cloudy in Tokyo. Skytree is recognized by Guinness World Records as the tallest tower, beating out the Canton Tower in China, which is 600 meters (1,968 1/2 feet), The Associated Press reports

Skytree in Tokyo attracts thousands

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Irina Shayk (born Irina Shaykhlislamova on January 6, 1986 in Yemanzhelinsk, Russia) is a Russian model known for her 2007 through 2012 appearances in the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue. She was the cover model for the 2011 issue.

Irina Shayk in all her beauty

The Russian microelectronics industry and national security

The Russian microelectronics industry and national security

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Can Star Trek spaceships be real?

Real evolution vs. popular evolutionary faith

Real evolution vs. popular evolutionary faith

Mediterranean prepares for Tsunami

Mediterranean prepares for Tsunami

USA tests new unmanned aircraft with vertical takeoff

USA tests new unmanned aircraft with vertical takeoff

Aliens are unlikely to resemble Earthlings

Aliens are unlikely to resemble Earthlings

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Always green and grassy flip flops

European crisis may hit Russia harder than ever before

European crisis may hit Russia harder than ever before

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Greece: Symbol of EU crisis or paradigm of Europe's salvation

Cooperative banking in the Aquarian Age

Cooperative banking in the Aquarian Age

The third crisis of capitalism

The third crisis of capitalism

Social security garnished for student debts

Social security garnished for student debts

Euro may vanish after only ten years of existence

Euro may vanish after only ten years of existence

US pastor, gays, Parent No. 1 and Parent No. 2

US pastor, gays, Parent No. 1 and Parent No. 2

Secret weapons destroyed by too much secrecy

Secret weapons destroyed by too much secrecy

Living in brave new Sweden, recalling the 1930s

Living in brave new Sweden, recalling the 1930s

Saudi Arabia may soon legalize nuptials of baby girls

Saudi Arabia may soon legalize nuptials of baby girls

Madeleine Albright: Russia s foe and Serbia s butcher

Madeleine Albright: Russia's foe and Serbia's butcher

Happy birthday, Naomi Campbell!

Happy birthday, Naomi Campbell!

A structure by Tomas Saraceno called Cloud City was erected on the rooftop of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. The maker of Cloud City, Argentine artist Tomas Saraceno, wants to provoke the feeling of being in a cloud floating in the middle of several realities

Cloud City in New York

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The glamour of Victoria Beckham

USA prepares open intervention in Mexico?

USA prepares open intervention in Mexico?

Is this the end?

Is this the end?

World s oldest democracy turns into dictatorship

World's oldest democracy turns into dictatorship

China tests its second 5th-generation stolen stealth fighter

China tests its second 5th-generation stolen stealth fighter

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Macedonia: Albanians want more

NATO continues to lie Russia in the face

NATO continues to lie Russia in the face

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