Saturday, August 30, 2008

RUSSIA

Putin's economic legacy

Thursday 28 February 2008

Few are benefiting from Russia's growing economy and rising standards of living under President Vladimir Putin. Most Russians continue to struggle for basic needs. (Report: R.Goguelin/A.Pokrovsky)

News Briefs

Weather

Currently

  • New York
    Passing clouds.  Mild.
    23°C
  • Rio de Janeiro
    Light rain.  Overcast.  Mild.
    22°C
  • London
    Overcast.  Mild.
    19°C
  • Paris
    Clear.  Cool.
    14°C
  • Moscow
    Broken clouds.  Cool.
    11°C
  • Istanbul
    Clear.  Mild.
    22°C
  • Mumbai / Bombay
    Scattered clouds.  Warm.
    27°C
  • Beijing
    Light rain.  Partly sunny.  Mild
    21°C
  • Tokyo
    Partly sunny.  Warm.
    28°C
  • Shanghai
    Overcast.  Warm.
    26°C
  • Sydney
    Broken clouds.  Cool.
    16°C
  • Johannesburg
    Clear.  Refreshingly cool.
    15°C

 

free Moussa Kaka

Moussa Kaka imprisoned in Niger

11 months 11 days