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Madonna to Open Third Hard Candy Fitness Center in St. Petersburg, Russia
Mark Mastrov, Chairman of New Evolution Ventures (NeV) has confirmed that Madonna’s third Hard Candy Fitness Center in St. Petersburg, Russia, a beautifully designed 52,000 square foot space in the center of the city is projected to open in mid-2011....
As Crops Wither in Russia’s Severe Drought, Vital Plant Field Bank Faces Demolition
As the fate of Europe’s largest collection of fruit and berries hangs in the balance of a Russian court decision, the Global Crop Diversity Trust issued an urgent appeal for the Russian government to embrace its heroic tradition as protector of...
World’s Fastest Train Service Launched in China
The Xinhua news agency has reported that China has inaugurated a high-speed railway with the world’s fastest train running at a speed of more than 380 kmh (236 mph). China first tested the record train on December 9 when it covered the distance...
Russian Emergencies Minister Demands a Ban on the Use of Fireworks in Public Gathering Venues
Russian Emergencies Minister Sergei Shoigu has demanded a ban on the use of fireworks in public gathering venues during New Year celebrations following a deadly fire in a Urals nightclub that killed more than 100 people. Shoigu instructed the ministry...
Police in Russia Issue Description of Train Blast Suspect
Russia’s Interior Minister has described one of the main suspects in an attack on a Moscow-St. Petersburg train that killed at least 26 people as “over 40, stocky and ginger-haired.” Russia’s federal security chief earlier said...
At Least 2 People Die As Stage Collapses At Madonna Concert Venue in France
Tour organizers have said that at least two people have died and at least six were injured during the collapse of the stage being built for pop idol Madonna’s Sticky and Sweet world tour in Marseilles, France. Madonna’s world tour began on...
Luxury Cruise Ship Carries Swine Flu to St. Petersburg
Russia’s chief sanitary official Gennady Onishchenko has said that a cruise ship with 14 A/H1N1-infected people on board arrived in Russia’s second city of St. Petersburg on Monday. Swine flu was confirmed in 13 crew members and one passenger...
Court in Russia to Hear Lawsuit From Disgruntled Kylie Minogue Fan
A St. Petersburg court is due to consider a 200,000 ruble ($5,500) lawsuit against the tour promoter of Australian pop singer Kylie Minogue’s concert last summer filed by a disappointed Russian spectator.
