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Berezovsky's personal property may be governed by Russian law

The fate of much of Boris Berezovsky’s estate may pass under Russian law pending a determination that he had maintained Russian domicile during his years in self-imposed exile.

22:27 25.03.2013

Berezovsky's heirs to be held liable for his debts

The heirs of self-exiled oligarch Boris Berezovsky, who died in London, will be held liable for his debts to Russia if his property and assets are transferred to them.

18:01 25.03.2013

Mubarak unlikely to be released soon, faces new charges

Egyptian Justice Minister Ahmed Mekki on Monday expressed doubt that ousted leader Hosni Mubarak will be released in April after his pretrial detention period ends. He may face new charges, the minister said.

17:38 25.03.2013

Russian Justice Ministry launches large-scale audit of NGOs

Russian NGOs are being investigated to ensure their activities comply with their charters, the Justice Ministry said on Monday. In the event that violations are detected, the ministry will take action as prescribed by the law.

17:16 25.03.2013

Moscow teacher exposed friend to radiation to render him immortal

The police in Moscow have arrested a teacher at a Moscow college who stored radioactive substances in his home and exposed his friend to radiation to render him immortal.

16:36 25.03.2013

Former convicts require social rehabilitation to prevent repeat crimes

Social rehabilitation is needed to prevent former convicts from committing repeat crimes, Interior Minister Vladimir Kolokoltsev said on Monday at a government crime prevention commission meeting.

16:08 25.03.2013

Higher tax on deposits in Cyprus is legalized theft - opinion

The proposed bailout tax on bank accounts in Cyprus is "legalized theft," which contradicts international agreements and will be contested, Yury Pyanykh, says the president of the Association of Russian Businessmen in Cyprus.

15:45 25.03.2013

Russian prosecutors seek return of Berezovsky's assets

Russian federal prosecutors seek the return of illegally acquired assets belonging to the late Boris Berezovsky, 67, who was found dead in London Saturday, Deputy Prosecutor General Alexander Zvyagintsev said in a statement Monday.

15:18 25.03.2013

US Talk Fusion files defamation suit against Russian popular social network

US Talk Fusion has filed a defamation suit for 9 million rubles ($290,980) in damages against the Russian VKontakte company which owns the country's most popular social network of the same name and also against self-employed businessman Igor Vulfovich in connection with their negative posts on network's website.

14:50 25.03.2013

Russia seeks to join probe of Syria chemical attack reports

Russia wants its own experts to join the team that will investigate the alleged use of chemical weapons during fighting between rebels and government forces in Syria, Russia’s senior diplomat said on Monday.

14:23 25.03.2013

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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