The ruble, following the results of currency trading on the MICEX on Monday, strengthened against the dual-currency basket (0.55 dollars and 0.45 euros) by 10 kopecks against the backdrop of oil continuing to update annual highs and a weak dollar, according to exchange data. At 17.00...

Renowned film director Roman Polanski, who was arrested in Switzerland in late September, has spent the last few days in hospital, local media reported on Monday. According to the 76-year-old Polanski's lawyer, Herve Temima, his client was... Renowned film director Roman Polanski, who was arrested in Switzerland in late September, has spent the last few days in hospital, local media reported on Monday.

The cause of death of the athletes has not yet been established. According to the preliminary version, the runners could die from a heart attack. The organizers of the marathon, for their part, emphasize that all participants are required to provide a certificate of condition ... The cause of death of the athletes has not yet been established. According to the preliminary version, the runners could die from a heart attack.

Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi has been threatened with death. According to some reports, the threats came from left-wing radicals from the Red Brigades. However, representatives of the special services cannot confirm this yet. The Red Brigades... Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi has been threatened with death. According to some reports, the threats came from left-wing radicals from the Red Brigades. However, representatives of the special services cannot confirm this yet.

Europeans believe that Crimea is a special region that has a powerful potential not only for Ukraine, but for the whole of Europe. The investment plan is called "Joint Cooperation Initiative in Crimea". The idea is that for every country in... Europeans believe that Crimea is a special region that has a powerful potential not only for Ukraine, but for the whole of Europe. The investment plan is called "Joint Cooperation Initiative in Crimea".

The five-day exercise of the US and Indian air forces began on Monday near the city of Agra in the northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. During the exercises, the parties will exchange experience in the delivery of goods, as well as conduct joint exercises to combat... The five-day exercise of the US and Indian air forces began on Monday near the city of Agra in the northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh.

The next draft, most likely, will be carried out under the new law on military duty - it will be reduced by two weeks so that schoolchildren do not get into the army immediately after school, but have time to enter universities, - he told reporters ...

In Kabardino-Balkaria, due to fog on Monday, several accidents occurred on a section of the federal road "Caucasus", in which a total of 12 cars were damaged. One person was injured and was hospitalized, the agency said. In Kabardino-Balkaria, due to fog on Monday, several accidents occurred on a section of the federal road "Caucasus", in which a total of 12 cars were damaged. One person was injured and was hospitalized, the Interfax news agency reported .

The Moscow City Duma will discuss the creation of a parliamentary television channel to expand coverage of the activities of the capital's parliament, RIA Novosti reports.

This decision was made at a meeting of the presidium of the party's general council, Ekho Moskvy reports. Elections to the Moscow City Duma were held on October 11. "United Russia" received 32 deputy mandates, the remaining three seats went to representatives of the Communist Party. This decision was made at a meeting of the presidium of the party's general council, Ekho Moskvy reports . Elections to the Moscow City Duma were held on October 11.

Railway communication between Budapest and Vienna has been stopped, RIA Novosti reports. Hungarian railway workers announced the start of an indefinite strike on Monday in protest against the planned cuts in the state... Railway communication between Budapest and Vienna has been stopped, RIA Novosti reports . Hungarian railway workers announced an indefinite strike on Monday to protest a planned cut in state funding that is expected to lead to the layoff of some workers.

The authorities have been instructed to prevent any illegal interference in the electoral process, as well as administrative pressure, Ekho Moskvy reports. Today, the election campaign officially began in Ukraine. Presidential elections... The authorities have been instructed to prevent any illegal interference in the electoral process, as well as administrative pressure, Ekho Moskvy reports . Today, the election campaign officially began in Ukraine.

Brazilian authorities have deployed an additional 3,500 police officers to an area on the northern outskirts of Rio de Janeiro where rival drug gangs clashed on Saturday, Interfax reported. During the operation, the police... Brazilian authorities have deployed an additional 3,500 police officers to an area on the northern outskirts of Rio de Janeiro where rival drug gangs clashed on Saturday, Interfax reported . During the operation, the police shot dead two and arrested four drug dealers.

The bus, following route number 67, collided with about two dozen cars in the center of Perm, RIA Novosti reports. Around 10 a.m. local time, the bus's brakes failed and it rolled out of control for several... The bus, following route number 67, collided with about two dozen cars in the center of Perm, RIA Novosti reports . Around 10 a.m. local time, the bus's brakes failed and it rolled without control for several blocks down Komsomolsky Prospekt, Perm's main street.

According to the head of the press service of the Moscow City Court, Anna Usacheva, the investigation asked to postpone consideration of this issue for 72 hours. However, the court ruled that evidence must be provided by tomorrow. Currently... According to the head of the press service of the Moscow City Court, Anna Usacheva, the investigation asked to postpone consideration of this issue for 72 hours. However, the court ruled that evidence must be provided by tomorrow.