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14:00, 8 June 2012

In Astrakhan, Commander of "Ashuluk" sentenced conditionally because of death of a soldier

Colonel Andrei Zaichenko, Commander of the "Ashuluk" Training Range, located in the Astrakhan Region, has been convicted conditionally for the negligence that led to the death of a soldier, the Chief Military Investigatory Department of the ICRF, has reported today.

13:00, 8 June 2012

Missile launched in Astrakhan Region alarms locals and hits target in Kazakhstan

The Russian Strategic Missile Forces (RSMF) have made a test launch of a "Topol" intercontinental ballistic missile from the "Kapustin Yar" Training Range, located in the Astrakhan Region. The training warhead of the missile hit the conventional target on the training range in Kazakhstan with the preset accuracy, said Colonel Vadim Koval, the spokesman for the RSMF. At the same time, residents in Russia and other countries, who watched the missile in the sky, took her for an UFO (unidentified flying object).

23:00, 7 June 2012

Case of teenager's killing in Dagestan brought to Investigatory Department of NCFD

The criminal case on the fact of death of Imadibir Makhiev, a 16-year-old resident of the village of Karata of the Akhvakh District, the pupil of the 11th form, was brought to examination to Yessentuki to the Investigatory Department of the North-Caucasian Federal District (NCFD). This was told the "Caucasian Knot" correspondent by Denga Makhiev, the uncle of the deceased teenager.

22:00, 7 June 2012

In Krasnodar Territory, two persons hospitalized after fires in two houses

At night on June 7, at one-hour interval, in the city of Labinsk of the Krasnodar Territory, two private houses, standing opposite each other, burst into flames. A 45-year-old woman and a 32-year-old man suffered in the fire. The fire was caused by a leakage in the gas pipeline.

21:00, 7 June 2012

Armenia to pay compensation to two Jehovah's Witnesses by ECtHR's decision

The Armenian government will allocate 20,000 euros to the Ministry of Justice for payment of compensation to two members of the religious organization of Jehovah's Witnesses, stipulated by the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR).

20:00, 7 June 2012

Three persons, injured in fire in Volgograd cafe, go to court

Three persons, injured in gas explosion and fire in the cafe "Bellagio", have filed lawsuits to the Central District Court of Volgograd to demand compensation for moral damages. One of the victims, in accordance with the decision of the Court, will receive compensation of 200,000 roubles.

19:00, 7 June 2012

In Georgia, three "Georgian Dream" Party activists detained on charges of bribing voters

In Kutaisi, in Georgia, Grigol Ambrolauri, Mikhail Meskhi, and Mikhail Amashukeli, representatives of the political coalition "Georgian Dream" headed by businessman Bidzina Ivanishvili, were detained. They are accused of bribing voters. This was reported by the press service of the Chief Prosecutor's Office of the Ministry of Justice of Georgia.

18:00, 7 June 2012

Kislovodsk: paediatrician suspected of infant's death

In Kislovodsk, the criminal case was instituted against the paediatrician, who failed to assign necessary medical treatment for a 6-month-old infant, and that fact resulted in the infant's death. This was reported by the Investigatory Department of the Investigatory Committee of the Russian Federation (ICRF) in the Stavropol Territory.

16:00, 7 June 2012

In Abkhazia, immigrants from Syria receive citizenship, and six of them get jobs

Immigrants from Syria in Abkhazia received Abkhazian passports. Six of them have been employed. According to the returnees, the adaptation process is successful, and they are happy to learn Abkhazian language. Three children will go to school in September, and other three to kindergarten. This was stated by Zurab Adleiba, Chairman of the State Committee for Repatriation.

15:00, 7 June 2012

In Azerbaijan, court dismisses motion of editor-in-chief of newspaper "Khural" for re-qualifying charges against him

On June 6, at the Baku Court of Grave Crimes, Avaz Zeinalov, the editor-in-chief of the newspaper "Khural", stated that charges against him fall under the articles on libel and contempt of the Criminal Code of Azerbaijan and asked to re-qualify them. However, the Judge dismissed the motion, stating that it could be considered at subsequent stages of the judicial investigation.

14:00, 7 June 2012

In Volgograd, court fines activists of "For Fair Elections" movement

In Volgograd, court fined three activists of the movement "For Fair Elections", who participated in the gathering in the city centre against the decision of the Russian State Duma on increasing fines for participation in mass events. This was reported by Artyom Panenko, the lawyer of the movement "For Fair Elections".

13:00, 7 June 2012

Memorial to victims of Ossetian-Ingush conflict opened in Ingushetia

In Nazran, the memorial to the memory of victims of the Ossetian-Ingush conflict of 1992 was opened. Next to him, a mosque and a prayer house were built. Opening of the memorial was dedicated to the 20th anniversary of Ingushetia.

23:00, 6 June 2012

In Astrakhan, Oleg Shein claims false testimony at trial on cancellation of Mayor's election

In Astrakhan, Oleg Shein asked to prosecute 18 witnesses in the case of cancellation of the results of Mayor's election. According to Oleg Shein, witnesses of 18 precinct election commissions gave false testimonies.

22:00, 6 June 2012

US Secretary of State recommends Azerbaijani authorities to release arrested journalists

Hillary Clinton, US Secretary of State, called on the Azerbaijani authorities to respect human rights and democratic freedoms of citizens and release the journalists arrested "for their publications and activists convicted for their participating in public demonstrations."

21:00, 6 June 2012

In Volgograd, police detains six activists of movement "For Fair Elections"

In the centre of Volgograd, near the reception room of the "Edinaya Rossiya" (United Russia) Party, a gathering against the decision of the Russian State Duma on increasing fines for participation in public events was held. Activists of the movement "For Fair Elections" called on to dissolve the Parliament and to veto the draft law. According to organizers, six protestors were detained.

20:00, 6 June 2012

In Nagorno-Karabakh, one soldier killed and two wounded

Last night, Azerbaijani reconnaissance and sabotage group tried to enter at the position of the Defence Army of Karabakh. As a result of the combat action, the Karabakh side lost one soldier, and two soldiers were wounded. This was reported by the Department of Information and Propaganda of the army of the unrecognized republic.

19:00, 6 June 2012

In Adygea, 40 persons attend rally in support of homeless animals

40 persons attended a picket, which was held in Maikop on 5 June, on the World Environment Day. Students, ecologists, working citizens and retired people with banners gathered near the Government House of the Republic. They chanted slogans: "We are for Russia without cruelty", "Animals have right to life and protection" and demanded to speed up the construction of kennel for homeless animals in the city.

18:00, 6 June 2012

Kuban: priest, who spat at gallery owner Marat Gelman, expelled from Eparchial Court

In the Krasnodar Territory (also known as "Kuban" by the name of the main river), the priest, who participated in the protest action, which disrupted the opening ceremony of the exhibition "Icons" organized by Marat Gelman, was expelled from the court of the Ekaterinodar and Kuban Dioceses.

17:00, 6 June 2012

Forbes: Makhachkala is listed in top 10 best cities for business

According to the rating of the Russian cities compiled by the Forbes magazine, five cities in southern Russia are the most convenient to do business. The first place among the 30 presented cities went to Sochi, the 10th place to Krasnodar, and the 7th place to Makhachkala. The rating caused ambiguous reaction of the Runet users.

15:00, 6 June 2012

Georgia's MFA to check content of textbooks on history of Turkey

Turkish textbooks contain a map, on which the territory of modern Georgia, in particular, Adzharia, and Armenia are parts of Turkey. At present, the Georgian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) checks the information. The Turkish side calls the incident a mistake.

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