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Kazakhstan, Belarus discuss prospects of military cooperation in Astana
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Miracle-Working Icon in Belarus
Roman Catholic priests from Belarus and neighboring countries participate Thursday morning in a festival honoring an icon of the Virgin Mary, believed to be miracle-working, known as the Mother of God of Budslav icon.
Ballybofey businessman helps Belarussian Orphanage Project
Local businessman Francois DeDietrich of Etic Solutions, Ballybofey made a donation of a 3000 to the Bellarussian Orphanage Project .
Mikhail Larchanka reviews what some Belarusian bloggers write about Belarus' three Independence Day holidays, including the official one, which took place on July 3. Post-Thumbnail No Thumbnail On July 3, Belarus celebrated its Independence Day with a military parade.
Belarusian Leader, Berezovsky Colluded In Arrest, Lawyer Says
Few stories are as Byzantine as the recent case involving Emanuel Zeltser, an American lawyer who late last month was released from a Belarusian jail after spending nearly a year behind bars on charges of industrial espionage.
Grand Jury Indicts Psychologist & Wife On Fraud Charges
Michael and Esta Miran accused of overbilling the government about 250-thousand dollars through a psychology practice.
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Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan may resume WTO talks in September
Developing Competition Over Turkmenistan And Belarus
Obama should invite their presidents to the White House before China and Russia take control.
Russia's Neighbors Resist Wooing and Bullying
This was supposed to be Russia 's round in the battle over its backyard. All year, despite its own economic spasms, Moscow has earmarked great chunks of cash for its impoverished post-Soviet neighbors, seeking to lock in their loyalty over the long term and curtail Western influence in the region.
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Belarus celebrates Independence Day, liberation from Nazi invaders
Belarus is marking on Friday Independence Day and the 65th anniversary of the republic's liberation from German fascist invaders....
Minsk to build eastern 'Las Vegas' as Russia, Ukraine ban casinos
Belarus plans to create a gambling zone near its international airport in Minsk to attract foreign visitors as neighboring Russia and Ukraine have banned casinos, an official said on Thursday....
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Obama to tell Putin: Time to move past Cold War
WASHINGTON Days from his first Moscow summit, President Barack Obama declared Thursday that former Russian President Vladimir Putin "still has a lot of sway" in his nation and needs an in-person reminder the Cold War is over....
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Belarus Releases Jailed U.S. Lawyer
MINSK -- An ailing U.S. lawyer who was imprisoned in Belarus last year on charges of using fake documents and attempted industrial espionage has walked free after a presidential pardon.
Emanuel Zeltser, a 55-year-old diabetic, was sentenced to three years in prison in August 2008 after being convicted in a closed trial on charges that his supporters called politically motivated.
In November, Zeltser was placed in a prison hospital after arriving at a penal colony in eastern Belarus where he was denied medicine, lawyers said.
On leaving the prison clinic in the eastern town of Mogilyov, Zeltser said Tuesday, "I am glad about my freedom....
All Bets Are Off: Russia and Ukraine Ban Gambling
The neon lights are no longer flashing; the roulette wheels have spun their last turn. Casinos across Russia closed their doors Wednesday as a sweeping ban on gambling went into effect, less than a week after a similar ban hit neighboring Ukraine. Lawmakers in both countries say the actions were necessary to bring under control spiraling addiction and a notoriously shady business. But critics say the moves will leave hundreds of thousands out of work and force the industry underground.
Gambling has become an epidemic that can be compared with AIDS and tuberculosis," says the law's author, Valeriy Pysarenko...
Until June 25, the River Palace was one of the most popular casinos in Kiev, buzzing with customers trying their luck in rooms awash with the sounds of pinging bells and clicking roulette balls. But now the place is deserted, filled only with an eerie silence. The timing couldn't have been worse for Olha Stupak, who was one of the casino's senior supervisors. With a child about to enter university, car-loan repayments to make and rent to pay, she's going to struggle to get by on her savings and unemployment benefits. "I'm looking for work, but it's difficult because of the crisis," she says, looking around at the empty tables. "I know all about roulette, poker and blackjack. But other jobs require different work experience...."
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Azerbaijan-Belarus joint tractor plant launches production
Absence of dialogue between EU and Minks did not bring benefits: Belarus ambassador to Azerbaijan
US lawyer imprisoned in Belarus freed after pardon
An ailing American lawyer who was imprisoned in Belarus last year on charges of using fake documents and attempted industrial espionage walked free Tuesday night after a presidential pardon.
US senator: Belarus to free jailed American lawyer
Eds: APNewsNow. Moving on general news and financial services. MINSK, Belarus A U.S. senator says the president of Belarus is promising to free an ailing American lawyer who was imprisoned in the former Soviet country last year on espionage charges.
New Scientist promotes Greenfield's plan for Chernobyl as executives meet Belarus officials
Led by CEO Michael Rietveld, the delegation will meet officials of local state companies including Greenfield's joint venture partner Belbiopharm, agriculture services company Belagroservice, Belarusbank, the Academy of Sciences, Ministry of Agriculture and other official bodies.
Russia to keep cheap energy supplies to Belarus: Putin