Pravda
Bush: Arrogance instead of diplomacy before summit
02/22/2005 10:15
Bush insinuates that Russia is not democratic
Enough. If George W. Bush is arrogant enough to speak about Russia's supposed lack of democratic processes on the eve of his summit with President Vladimir Putin in Bratislava, then let us treat this insult with the answer it deserves.
http://english.pravda.ru/mailbox/22/101/399/14999_bush.html
Putin determined to argue with Bush during Russia-USA summit in Bratislava
02/24/2005 11:57
It stands the reason that George W. Bush's questions to Vladimir Putin will not be very pleasant
Vladimir Putin and George W. Bush are to meet in the capital of Slovakia, Bratislava, today on February 24th. "We are not going to a restaurant or a theater. This meeting is not just for the pleasure of communication," the Russian president described his expectations of the summit with George W. Bush.
http://english.pravda.ru/main/18/88/354/15010_summit.html
Russia's Kaliningrad enclave to become part of EU and euro zone
02/14/2005 18:17
Citizens of the Russian region might enjoy full rights of being Europeans
The status of the Kaliningrad region can be fundamentally revised in the near future. Ilya Klebanov, the presidential envoy in the North-West of Russia, stated last Friday that the Kaliningrad enclave would have to be granted the official status of a foreign territory. "The position on the matter is final," the official added.
http://english.pravda.ru/main/18/87/343/14958_kaliningrad.html
End of the world was too near a couple of months ago
02/24/2005 16:18
Scientists believe that if the blast had occurred only ten light years afar, planet Earth would have been destroyed
The day of Decmeber 27th 2004, could have become the last day in the history of all living beings on planet Earth, including humans. An unimaginably powerful blast of a neutron star rocked the Milky Way, in the area of the Constellation Sagittarius. All leading astronomic centers and satellites registered the blast. Scientists have never witnessed such a powerful explosion in space before. The blast produced the energy, the amount of which could be compared to the power that the Sun produces in 250,000 years, Itar-Tass reports.
http://english.pravda.ru/accidents/21/97/385/15013_space.html
The future of male pregnancy is drawing near
02/22/2005 16:51
Taiwanese American Lee Mingwei has already become first pregnant man in history
There is a very peculiar phenomenon in modern medicine, known as Couvade Syndrome. This ailment can occur only with men, when they suffer from signs and symptoms of their expectant partners. The word "couvade" comes from the French "couver" meaning "to hatch." Men, who suffer from Couvade Syndrome, may have morning sickness, backaches, and even weight gain. Scientists determined that about 11 percent of expectant fathers experience this strange phenomenon. The syndrome can be described as the embodiment of psychogenic disorders that can be found among young men who have pregnant wives. Specialists say that pathological feelings of a young husband correspond to the physical and emotional experience of his pregnant wife.
http://english.pravda.ru/science/19/94/377/15004_pregnant.html
Rains above Southern California
23:46 2005-02-24
Officials say at least nine people have died as a result of the heavy rains that have pounded the southern part of the state since last week. Forecasters say another several centimeters are expected today.
http://newsfromrussia.com/world/2005/02/24/58414.html
The Boston Globe
Sen. Kennedy's children awarded guardianship of their mother
February 24, 2005
PROVIDENCE, R.I. -- The children of Massachusetts Sen. Edward M. Kennedy have taken legal guardianship of their mother, Joan B. Kennedy, to ensure she receives treatment for her alcoholism, her son U.S. Rep. Patrick Kennedy said Thursday.
http://www.boston.com/news/local/massachusetts/articles/2005/02/24/sen_kennedys_children_awarded_guardianship_of_their_mother/
Conn. nears OK of gay civil unions
Final votes on bill expected by June
By Yvonne Abraham, Globe Staff February 25, 2005
The Connecticut Legislature is poised to establish civil unions for gay and lesbian couples, which would make the state the third in the nation to offer legal recognition to same-sex couples.
http://www.boston.com/news/local/connecticut/articles/2005/02/25/conn_nears_ok_of_gay_civil_unions/
Anglicans Face Temporary Split in Gay Row
By Peter Griffiths February 25, 2005
LONDON (Reuters) - The Anglican Church edged closer to a possible schism on Friday after it called on the Canadian and U.S. churches to quit one of its key bodies until 2008 while they reconsider their support for gay bishops.
http://www.boston.com/news/world/europe/articles/2005/02/25/anglicans_face_temporary_split_in_gay_row_reuters/
Probe leaves out ex-commander at Guantanamo
By Charlie Savage, Globe Staff February 25, 2005
WASHINGTON -- The high-profile investigation into FBI agents' allegations of detainee abuses at the US naval base at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, is not examining the conduct of the man who oversaw the interrogation operation at the time that prisoners were allegedly shackled in painful positions and exposed to extreme temperatures to break their silence.
http://www.boston.com/news/nation/washington/articles/2005/02/25/probe_leaves_out_ex_commander_at_guantanamo/
Putin says Russia bound to democracy
By Susan Milligan, Globe Staff February 25, 2005
BRATISLAVA, Slovakia -- President Vladimir Putin of Russia declared yesterday that his nation would never return to totalitarianism, brushing aside worries by President Bush and others that Russia is backsliding on democratic overhauls.
http://www.boston.com/news/world/europe/articles/2005/02/25/putin_says_russia_bound_to_democracy/
THEY AREN'T DESTROYING THE 'BIG GUNS' OKAY? Bush didn't do anything new here? The USA and Russia can always more of these things.
U.S. says 'thousands' of missiles missing
By Robert Burns, AP Military Writer February 25, 2005
WASHINGTON -- It has been known for years that thousands of light and lethal shoulder-fired missiles are in black-market circulation. What is not known is exactly who has them and whether many have fallen into the hands of terrorists or criminals.
http://www.boston.com/news/nation/articles/2005/02/25/us_says_thousands_of_missiles_missing/
Canada opts out of U.S. defense shield
By Beth Duff-Brown, Associated Press Writer February 25, 2005
TORONTO -- Prime Minister Paul Martin said Thursday that Canada would not join the contentious U.S. missile defense program, a decision that will further strain brittle relations between the neighbors but please Canadians who fear it could lead to an international arms race.
http://www.boston.com/news/world/canada/articles/2005/02/25/canada_opts_out_of_us_defense_shield/
Canada opts out of U.S. defense shield
By Beth Duff-Brown, Associated Press Writer February 25, 2005
TORONTO -- Prime Minister Paul Martin said Thursday that Canada would not join the contentious U.S. missile defense program, a decision that will further strain brittle relations between the neighbors but please Canadians who fear it could lead to an international arms race.
http://www.boston.com/news/world/canada/articles/2005/02/25/canada_opts_out_of_us_defense_shield/
Canada Says Will Stay Out of U.S. Missile Defense
By David Ljunggren February 24, 2005
OTTAWA (Reuters) - Canada's minority Liberal government, in a snub to President Bush, said on Thursday it would not take part in the controversial U.S. missile defense system, which is unpopular with many Canadian voters.
http://www.boston.com/news/world/canada/articles/2005/02/25/canada_says_will_stay_out_of_us_missile_defense_1109307835/
Anti-tobacco treaty to go into effect
February 24, 2005
GENEVA -- A global anti-tobacco treaty that comes into force Sunday is only the first step in efforts to curb an addiction that kills millions every year, the World Health Organization said Thursday.
http://www.boston.com/news/world/europe/articles/2005/02/24/anti_tobacco_treaty_to_go_into_effect/
Lawsuit asks FDA to regulate salt use
By Elizabeth Wolfe, Associated Press Writer February 25, 2005
WASHINGTON -- Concerned that Americans are consuming salt at twice the recommended levels, a consumer group asked a federal court Thursday to force the government to regulate it.
http://www.boston.com/news/nation/articles/2005/02/25/lawsuit_asks_fda_to_regulate_salt_use/
Vietnam Confirms Latest Bird Flu Case as Meeting Ends
By Darren Schuettler February 24, 2005
HO CHI MINH CITY (Reuters) - Asia's deadly bird flu has infected a 21-year-old Vietnamese man and possibly his younger sister, officials said on Friday as experts wrapped up an international conference on fighting the resilient virus.
http://www.boston.com/news/world/asia/articles/2005/02/25/vietnam_confirms_latest_bird_flu_case_as_meeting_ends/
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