Moscow Vacation

Russia Expresses Alarm Over Possible US Air Strikes on Iran 

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov says Moscow remains worried about the possibility of U.S. military action against Iran over its continued refusal to give up its controversial nuclear program.

Friend names suspect in spy poisoning 

Britain's senior law enforcement official said Sunday an inquiry into the death of a former KGB agent had expanded overseas, and a U.S.-based friend of the former agent said he told police the name of the person he believes orchestrated the poisoning.

Billionaire's spending on Israelis draws criticism 
A Russian-born billionaire with a checkered past is throwing millions into Israeli business and charitable ventures, winning him legions of fans but drawing accusations that his generosity is self-promoting or meant to fend off police investigations.

A homecoming for radioman 
As far as Ed Walsh is concerned, he's just been handed the best job in radio. WBZ News Radio 1030 this week tapped Walsh, a former resident of Natick and Wellesley, as the replacement for Gary LaPierre, the dean of Boston radio news.

US sets up a perch to keep an eye on Iran 
LONDON, November 20 (IranMania) - High atop a 1970s-style high-rise building in the heart of this desert city, a group of State Department officials has been setting up offices as part of an ambitious effort by the United States to better monitor Iran and encourage political change there, The New York Times reported.

Duma Moves to Regulate Share of Pawnshop Power 

MOSCOW Need cash fast? A bank loan may be the first thing that comes to mind, but for many people banks are not an option.People who are working in this country illegally, as well as those who receive all or part of their income under the table, have little access to the banking system.

Muslims being lost to extremism says Reid 
MINISTERS fear they are losing the support of young British Muslim men in the war against terror, and have failed to keep them from the clutches of extremist groups.

Joaquin Cortes at the Palace 
The entertainment is called "Joaquin Cortes.

76ers lose to Barcelona, third NBA loss to international club since

Canton Repository - What a way to start a European vacation. The Sixers lost to the Spanish club 104-99 on Thursday night, just the third time an The Atlanta Hawks lost to the Soviet national team 132-123 in 1988 in Moscow. Prior to that, Tel Aviv has beaten NBA teams