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Fossilized 'dinosaur eggs' excavated in Chechnya?

Locals in Russia's Republic of Chechnya are excited that 'dinosaur eggs' have been discovered, but scientists remain doubtful.

In the Media by Anne Sewell

Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov plans to leave politics

Ramzan Kadyrov, president of Chechnya, has revealed that he plans to stand down from politics once he has fulfilled his task. He stated that he has no ambition to run for higher office, but would prefer to spend more time with his family.

In the Media by Katerina Nikolas

Actress Hilary Swank apologizes over Chechnya appearance

Two-time Academy Award winning actress Hilary Swank has apologized for taking part in the Oct. 5 birthday celebration of Chechen leader, Ramzan Kadyrov.

In the Media by Kevin Fitzgerald - 1 comment

Chechen poet Ruslan Akhtakhanov murdered in Moscow

Moscow - The murder of a poet in Moscow has been described by police as a contract killing. Ruslan Akhtakhanov, a well known Chechen anti-separatist, was murdered in cold blood.

In the Media by Katerina Nikolas - 2 comments

Chechen government denies targeting ads of bareheaded women

Businesses in the Russian Republic of Chechnya have been targeted for displaying advertisements of bareheaded women. A spokesman for President Ramzan Kadyrov denies any government banning of such advertisements.

In the Media by Katerina Nikolas

Celebrities slated for attending Ramzan Kadyrov's Chechnya party

Grozny - Celebrities who traveled to Chechnya to attend a party on the 35th birthday of Ramzan Kadyrov, have been criticized by Human Rights Watch for associating with the Kremlin backed leader. Under fire are Jean Claude Van Damme, Hilary Swank and Vanessa Mae.

In the Media by Katerina Nikolas

Russia upset US doesn't list Doku Umarov as terrorist

Moscow - Russian authorities are concerned and dismayed after they learned Chechnyan terrorist Doku Umarov is not on the US State Department's 2010 edition of their list of terrorists.

In the Media by R. C. Camphausen - 2 comments

Chechen rebels responsible for Russian train blast

A North Caucasus Islamist group called "Caucasian Mujahadeen" has claimed responsibility for the terrorist attack on the Russian train Nevsky Express.

In the Media by Maciej Lewandowski

Suicide Bomber Kills at least 20 in Russia

At least 20 people are dead and 60 others injured after a suicide bomber attacked a police station in Igusheta Province, Russia on Monday.

In the Media by Thom W. Conroy

11 Killed in Russia During Attacks on Police, Sauna

Gunmen in the Russian Republic of Dagestan today shot dead four policemen at a checkpoint in the town of Buynaksk before entering a sauna where they killed seven female employees.

In the Media by Chris Dade - 1 comment

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Chechnya fighting 'kills seven'

Four Russian security personnel and at least three Islamist militants are killed in clashes in Chechnya, say officials.

Huge Dinosaur Eggs Found in Chechnya

A team of explorers in Chechnya have accidentally discovered what they say is the largest batch of fossilized dinosaur eggs in a mountainous area south of the republic. The cache, the first of its kind found in Chechnya, contains 40 or so eggs and is...