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Russia's upper house toughens illegal migration law

The upper house of Russia's parliament, the Federation Council, has adopted the law toughening punishment for organizing illegal migration.

17:23 26.12.2012

Russia’s upper house passes anti-US adoption bill

The upper house of Russia’s parliament, the Federation Council, unanimously passed the controversial bill which prohibits U.S. citizens from adopting children in Russia.

16:03 26.12.2012

Russia ratifies agreement on simplifying visa regime with Japan

Russia's upper house of parliament, the Federation Council, has ratified an agreement on simplifying the visa regime with Japan.

14:16 26.12.2012

Majority of Russians back US adoption ban - poll

Some 56 percent of Russians support a proposed ban on US adoptions of Russian children, an opinion poll conducted by the Public Opinion Foundation (FOM) said on Tuesday.

11:11 26.12.2012

Egypt passes new constitution

Over 60 percent of Egyptians who took part in the referendum on the country's new constitution have voted in favor of it, says Samir Abu al-Matti, head of the Supreme Election Committee.

10:13 26.12.2012

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Ookla LLC loses court challenge against fine for data storage violations

A Russian court said on Tuesday it had rejected a complaint filed by Ookla LLC against a 1-million ruble fine for not storing the personal data of Russian users in databases on Russian territory.

17:20 17.01.2023

Russian Justice Ministry vows to improve jail conditions

Russia's Ministry of Justice has unveiled its proposals aimed at amending the internal rules of pre-trial detention centers and correctional facilities.

15:29 13.01.2023

Bill on establishing Military Ombudsman post submitted to Russia’s State Duma

Lawmakers representing the New People party in the lower house of the Russian parliament have submitted to the State Duma a bill envisaging the introduction of the post of military ombudsman.

16:17 12.10.2022