Feb 3rd, 2006 · Despite the struggles of Russia's publishing and film industries, theater in Moscow has remained dynamic in both large and small venues. For most of the 1990s, audiences preferred classics and snubbed contemporary drama. But new plays have become a growing staple of recent seasons.
Feb 2nd, 2006 · The former Soviet republic of Georgia is enduring its coldest winter in a decade, and it's also locked in a battle with Russia over natural gas prices. Georgia is refusing to pay higher prices set by Russia -- and to make matters worse, an unexplained pipeline explosion in Russia cut off supplies to a shivering Georgia last week. Georgia president Mikhail Saakashvili cut short a trip to the World Economic Forum on Thursday to deal with a country in crisis.
Jan 30th, 2006 · Envoys from the United States, Russia, the U.N. and the European Union consider halting aid to the Palestinian Authority unless Hamas renounces violence and recognizes Israel's right to exist. The militant Islamist group is likely to lead the next government after its success in last week's polls.
Jan 30th, 2006 · Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice says the United States will cut off aid to a Palestinian government led by the Islamic militant group Hamas unless they renounce violence. Rice is in London to talk about the future of the Mideast peace process with the so-called "quartet" group made up of the United States, Russia, the U.N. and the European Union. Alex Chadwick discusses the talks with John Daniszewski, London bureau chief for The Los Angeles Times.
Jan 30th, 2006 · Secretary of State Condoleeza Rice meets in London with officials from Russia, China and the three major European powers -- France, Germany and Great Britain -- to discuss efforts to dissuade Iran from developing nuclear weapons. Madeleine Brand talks to Mike Shuster about how Iran is likely to respond to the talks.
Jan 29th, 2006 · Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice heads to London amid a flurry of diplomatic activity over Iran's nuclear program. The U.S. and key European nations want to bring Iran before the United Nations Security Council, and they will be trying to convince Russian and Chinese officials to agree on that step.
Jan 26th, 2006 · Iran's top nuclear negotiator is in Beijing Thursday, one day after a visit to Moscow. Under discussion is a Russian proposal that Iranian uranium be enriched on Russian soil, a compromise that would provide Iran with nuclear power but prevent it from developing nuclear weapons.
Jan 24th, 2006 · The Russian government has accused four British diplomats of spying and financing pro-democracy groups. It's the latest allegation that foreign countries are using non-governmental organizations for espionage. But critics say the Kremlin is inventing claims to clamp down on NGOs.