Do lockdowns reduce Covid-19 deaths? Russia’s experience says perhaps not, as economy defies catastrophic trends seen elsewhere

Like most of Europe, Russia is dealing with a new Covid-19 wave. But it’s handling things a little differently. After enforcing one of the strictest lockdowns in the world, last spring, it’s now taking a decidedly softer approach. … Read More >Do lockdowns reduce Covid-19 deaths? Russia’s experience says perhaps not, as economy defies catastrophic trends seen elsewhere

Russia looks to restore status in civil aviation: MC-21 makes maiden flight using Russian-made engines, ending reliance on West

Russian aviation has taken another step toward complete independence from foreign manufacturers with the maiden flight of the Irkut MC-21-310 aircraft, a narrow-body jet airliner equipped with two Russian PD-14 engines. … Read More >Russia looks to restore status in civil aviation: MC-21 makes maiden flight using Russian-made engines, ending reliance on West

A deadly cocktail: Spies, cell phone records and the poisoned Negroni behind Bellingcat’s Navalny ‘expose’

It might look like any dilapidated Soviet-era apartment block on the outskirts of Moscow but, according to a CNN camera crew, behind its walls lives a state security agent who allegedly poisoned opposition figure Alexey Navalny. … Read More >A deadly cocktail: Spies, cell phone records and the poisoned Negroni behind Bellingcat’s Navalny ‘expose’

China to attract international scientists to world’s largest radio telescope, left unrivaled since fall of US’ Arecibo (VIDEO)

The enormous 500-meter Aperture Spherical Telescope (FAST) located in southern China will open its doors to foreign specialists sometime next year, having no equivalents since the fall of the US Arecibo telescope. … Read More >China to attract international scientists to world’s largest radio telescope, left unrivaled since fall of US’ Arecibo (VIDEO)

US sanctions over Russian S-400s have ‘shaken all the values’ of its alliance with Turkey – Ankara

Turkey has vowed to use its own weapons to defend itself after the US slapped it with sanctions for buying Russian S-400 anti-aircraft missiles, a punishment Ankara said had seriously diminished its relationship with Washington. … Read More >US sanctions over Russian S-400s have ‘shaken all the values’ of its alliance with Turkey – Ankara

Entertainment workers protest in Paris as venues ordered to stay closed due to coronavirus (VIDEO)

A massive protest has been staged in Paris by entertainment sector workers as France emerges from its second coronavirus lockdown. Yet, the authorities have opted not to reopen cultural venues, citing risks of the virus spread. … Read More >Entertainment workers protest in Paris as venues ordered to stay closed due to coronavirus (VIDEO)