Topic: Lake Baikal

How Lake Vostok could transform our understanding of life as we know it

Russian researchers in Antarctica say they have successfully drilled through more than two miles of ice to reach a vast lake that has been sealed off from light or air for at least 14 million years. If living organisms are found in the lake, it would greatly boost hopes of finding life on other worlds. 

Global News Blog Russia's Medvedev eyes energy gains as he meets with North Korea's Kim Jong-il

Kim Jong-il has reportedly agreed to return to six-party talks. Medvedev also got a go-ahead to use North Korea as a transit corridor for a natural gas pipeline to South Korea.
08/24/2011 12:51 pm

Putin praises DiCaprio as 'real man' after harrowing journey to tiger summit

Actor Leonardo DiCaprio narrowly escaped two plane crashes en route to a five-day tiger summit hosted by Putin, who is no stranger to derring-do himself.
11/24/2010 11:31 am

Why is Microsoft offering free software to Russian NGOs?

The Russian authorities have been using antipiracy laws to target government critics, and local activists say Microsoft officials have aided in the process.
09/14/2010 12:43 pm

Global warming? Lake Tanganyika, world's second-deepest lake, heating up fast

Surface waters of Lake Tanganyika, the world's second-deepest lake, are warmer now than any time in the last 1,500 years.
05/19/2010 04:09 pm

Global News Blog Russia's Vladimir Putin invites rappers to Vancouver Olympics

Though he invited role model rappers to represent Russia in the Vancouver Olympics, Russia Prime Minister Vladimir Putin didn't win many style points in the international press for his appearance at a hip hop contest.
11/17/2009 12:00 am

In Pictures Sailing photos from around the world

Ten years on, Russia's Putin has gone from 'nobody' to unshakeably powerful

He has used a vigorous image and ruthless political strategy to recentralize state power. Some analysts expect he will soon formally return to the presidency.
08/11/2009 01:00 am

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08/28/2008 01:00 am

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07/30/2008 01:00 am

Cameroonian joins global quest for clean water

Tantoh Nforba promotes watershed preservation by education and example.
05/15/2008 01:00 am

Devoted to saving Lake Baikal, she won even Putin's ear

Marina Rikhvanova is one of seven grass-roots environmental activists who will receive the 2008 Goldman Environmental Prize in San Francisco Monday.
04/14/2008 01:00 am

Devoted to saving Lake Baikal, she won even Putin's ear

Marina Rikhvanova is one of seven grass-roots environmental activists who will receive the 2008 Goldman Environmental Prize in San Francisco Monday.
04/14/2008 01:00 am

Devoted to saving Lake Baikal, she won even Putin's ear

Marina Rikhvanova is one of seven grass-roots environmental activists who will receive the 2008 Goldman Environmental Prize in San Francisco Monday.
04/14/2008 01:00 am