13:33 Putin Reassures G8 on Global Energy Security
President Vladimir Putin promised Russia would continue to boost global supplies of energy by bringing major new projects on line and called for nuclear energy to be more accessible as he hosted talks for Group of Eight energy ministers Thursday.

12:53 Via Satellite, Russian Catholics Pray With Pope
Hundreds of Catholics in Russia joined Benedict XVI in praying the rosary last Saturday when a dozen European and African cities were linked via satellite with the Vatican.

12:23 Zenit St. Petersburg makes history with UEFA Cup win
Zenit, coached by Czech Vlastimil Petrzela, held French giant Marseille to a 1:1 draw at the Petrovsky Stadium in Russia's second city to gain a 2:1 overall victory following a 1:0 victory in France a week ago.