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Earth Hour helps Moscow save 5 megawatts of electricity

Earth Hour helps Moscow save 5 megawatts of electricity

Moscow joined thousands of cities and towns across more than 150 countries to turn off their lights during the “Earth Hour”.

Warhol’s Lenin print sold for $202,000- Christie’s

Warhol’s Lenin print sold for $202,000- Christie’s

The print was described by the auction house as being in "excellent condition".

Russia warns arctic temperatures to rise twice as fast

Russia warns arctic temperatures to rise twice as fast

Russia forecasts that the average temperature around the globe will jump by 2.8 degrees Celsius this century.

Maslenitsa time in Russia

Maslenitsa time in Russia

The festive time is widely known for its pancakes, songs, carnivals and the burning of scarecrows.

100th anniversary of Russian national anthem writer Mikhalkov

100th anniversary of Russian national anthem writer Mikhalkov

According to the president over 300 million copies of Mikhalkov’s books have been published both in the Soviet Union and in modern Russia.

Global Fund: SA exemplary in HIV fight

Global Fund: SA exemplary in HIV fight

Since 2002 the Global Fund has committed 3.66 billion rand for HIV and AIDS in South Africa.

Muscovites speak on Women’s Day

Muscovites speak on Women’s Day

Many believe that International Women's Day has lost its meaning due to rampant commercialisation.

India enacts law to ensure speedy public service delivery

India enacts law to ensure speedy public service delivery

India has only recently started using technology to replace outdated public services delivery systems.

China announces screenwriting contest for US writers

China announces screenwriting contest for US writers

The contest is offering cash prizes totalling more than $100,000.

Beckham appointed Chinese football ambassador

Beckham appointed Chinese football ambassador

David Beckham says he is "honoured" to play such an important role for Chinese football.