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What's next for Russia's aviation industry after plane crash?
Thursday, May 10, 2012
One of Russia's passenger planes crashed into a volcano in Indonesia. Reporter Peter van Dyk discusses the implications of the crash.
Corruption still endemic in Russia
Wednesday, April 18, 2012
Just because Vladimir Putin was re-elected to the presidency doesn't mean he can relax. Many former protesters were entrepreneurs who are still battling corruption and red tape.
ExxonMobil to team up with Russian oil company
Tuesday, April 17, 2012
ExxonMobil has sealed a landmark deal with Russia's state oil producer. Exxon CEO Rex Tillerson was in Moscow to announce the deal, which gives the U.S. oil giant access to Russia's vast oil fields.
What does Putin want out of Russia?
Thursday, March 8, 2012
Moscow journalist Masha Gessen discusses the reelection of Vladimir Putin and what it means for the people of Russia.
News Corp. faces new Russia bribery scandal
Wednesday, March 7, 2012
The FBI is investigating a former subsidiary of News Corp. suspected of bribing Russian officials.
Can Russian billionaire Prokhorov beat Putin?
Friday, March 2, 2012
Russians will soon vote in the country's sixth presidential election. How has the campaign of New Jersey Nets owner Mikhail Prokhorov gone?
In Russia, traffic jams are a little different
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
Traffic jams are a nightmare in Russia. But for some high ranking officials, breaking free is as simple as turning on a light.
The costs of the anti-Putin protests
Monday, February 6, 2012
Ten of thousands of demonstrators braved Arctic temperatures in Moscow to attend competing rallies - one in favor, the other against - Prime Minister Vladmir Putin's campaign to regain the presidency of Russia.
U.S. businesses still profit despite new unrest in Russia
Monday, December 26, 2011
20 years ago yesterday, the Soviet Union became Russia, and U.S. businesses have been profiting ever since
Russia gets invitation to join WTO
Thursday, December 15, 2011
After years of bickering over terms, Russia is getting an invitation to join the World Trade Organization. WTO ministers start a three day meeting in Geneva today.
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