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Russian scientists reach lake under Antarctica
After more than two decades of drilling in Antarctica, Russian scientists have reached the surface of a gigantic freshwater lake hidden under miles of ice for some 20 million years ? a lake that may hold life from the distant past and clues to the search for life on other planets. Russian Scientists Breach Antarctica's Lake Vostok?Confirmed
Russian scientists have confirmed that they have breached the subglacial Lake Vostok in Antarctica?a first. Could Vladimir Putin really face a 'Russian Spring'?
Though the resilient Russian leader is still a near-lock to win back the presidency next month, anti-Putin protests are growing Success! Russian Team Breaches Buried Antarctic Lake
It's official. Russian scientists announced today that they have reached Antarctica's Lake Vostok, an ancient, liquid lake the size of Lake Ontario buried beneath more than 2 miles (3 kilometers) of ice for at least 14 million years. Russian 'Liberals' Are "Outsiders", Claims Expert
KIEV, February 8, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --Dmitro Dzhangirov, a Russia and East Europe expert, in a recent article has stated that once Vladimir Putin wins the Presidential election Russian liberals will return ... Russian, Chinese arms used in Darfur abuse: Amnesty
LONDON (Reuters) - Russian and Chinese arms are being used to violate human rights in Darfur region in breach of an "ineffectual" United Nations embargo, Amnesty International said on Thursday. Amnesty said Russia and China are supplying weapons to Sudan's government despite evidence they are being used against civilians in Darfur, where the U.N. estimates as many as 300,000 people have died ... Russian Envoy Calls Syria Visit ?Very Productive?
With the city of Homs reported to be under renewed bombardment, a senior Russian envoy held talks with President Bashar al-Assad on Tuesday. Russian Scientists Reach 20 Million-Year-Old Lake Beneath Antarctica
Scientists who drilled to the surface of Lake Vostok -- hidden under miles of ice -- managed a feat that is increasingly rare today: excavating a part of the planet that has never been seen or touched by human beings Russian Scientists Reach Freshwater Lake Beneath Antarctica
Russian scientists in Antarctica have reached a freshwater lake hidden beneath two miles of ice, but we won't get to find out what lurks beneath for quite sometime. The scientists won't be able to take samples of the newly discovered body until next "Antarctic Season," according to The New York Times. Russian FM in Syria amid escalating violence
Russia's foreign minister urged Syrian President Bashar Assad to move ahead with reforms Tuesday as a way to resolve Syria's crisis, as a cheering crowd of thousands waving Russian flags welcomed the diplomat, praising his country for blocking U.N. pressure on Damascus.
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