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Number of Russians ignoring alimony payments grows

The number of criminal cases related to alimony evasion pending at the Federal Bailiff Service, exceeded 71,000 in 2011, up from 61,000 in 2010.

19:36 29.11.2012

EU court allows ECB to keep Greek files secret

The General Court of the European Union (GCEU) held Thursday the European Central Bank (ECB) was justified in refusing access to two documents relating to the current Greek economic situation.

19:08 29.11.2012

YouTube considering its options on Russia's Pussy Riot video ban

Google’s YouTube will make a decision on blocking the Pussy Riot videos after it reviews a copy of the court ruling, the press service of Google’s Russian office told RIA Novosti.

18:22 29.11.2012

Detained participant in Moscow May riots ready to partially admit guilt

Alexandra Dukhanina, the first individual detained in the Moscow May riots case, is prepared to partially admit her guilt, but her case will not be heard under a special procedure.

17:52 29.11.2012

Criminal cases against opposition activist merged

The Investigative Committee has united two criminal cases on robbery and organizing mass riots against opposition figure Leonid Razvozzhayev. During a merger, the trial term is registered based on the case requiring the most time to hold a preliminary investigation.

17:21 29.11.2012

Venice may stop partnership with St. Petersburg due to law on gay propaganda

The Venice Municipal Council will consider an initiative to suspend its partnership with St. Petersburg due to the latter's adoption of a law banning the promotion of homosexualism among underaged individuals. Venice council members Simone Venturini and Camilla Seibezzi initiated the proposal.

16:51 29.11.2012

Former Kosovo prime minister and rebel commander Haradinaj acquitted by ICTY

The International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia (ICTY) acquitted former Kosovar prime minister and rebel leader Ramush Haradinaj of all charges of war crimes Thursday, ordering his immediate release from the UN detention center.

16:31 29.11.2012

Interior Ministry probes into new embezzlement of funds from VEB

The police are checking information on the new embezzlement of funds from Vnesheconombank (VEB), the Interior Ministry has reported on Thursday. The embezzlement was uncovered as part of the investigation into the case against VEB First Deputy Chairman Anatoly Ballo.

16:07 29.11.2012

'Innocence of Muslims' creators sentenced to death in Egypt

The Cairo Criminal Court has handed down a death sentence to six Egyptian Coptic Christians and U.S. pastor Terry Jones, who were accused of creating and distributing the anti-Islamic film, "Innocence of Muslims".

15:45 29.11.2012

Disputes over formulations delay examination of Magnitsky list bill in US

The U.S. Senate's consideration of the bill on Magnitsky list has been delayed by ongoing disputes among senators regarding the phrasing of one sentence in the document. On November 16, an overwhelming majority of U.S. House representatives voted in favor of passing the "Magnitsky Act", punishing Russian officials deemed to have violated human rights.

15:15 29.11.2012

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