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Russia goes for mixed electoral system

Russia goes for mixed electoral system

The Central Elections Commission is to prepare a draft law on a mixed electoral system for State Duma elections.

Are things looking up for BRICS?

Are things looking up for BRICS?

Matt Quigley provides an economic round-up of the BRICS countries and looks ahead to 2013.

China Set for New March after the 18th CPC National Congress

China Set for New March after the 18th CPC National Congress

No single event, other than the US presidential election, was as keenly watched by the world as the once-in-a-decade power handover in China.

Oil giant Petrobras finds new reserves

Oil giant Petrobras finds new reserves

Brazilian energy company Petrobras announces the discovery of “excellent quality” crude oil in a deep-water field.

America’s gun violence is rooted in how its society is structured

America’s gun violence is rooted in how its society is structured

Mark LeVine uses social epidemiology to examine the disease of gun violence in the United States.

Russia oil output hits post-Soviet high

Russia oil output hits post-Soviet high

Russia experiences a growth in oil production reaching a record 10.4 million barrels a day.

Gerard Depardieu declines title in Mordovia

Gerard Depardieu declines title in Mordovia

French actor Gerard Depardieu declines the offer to become the Minister of Culture of Mordovia Republic.

Russian Internet through the BRICS lens

Russian Internet through the BRICS lens

Marina Pustilnik discusses whether the increasing influence of the BRICS countries will impact upon internet freedom in Russia.

Indonesia urged to probe human rights allegations

Indonesia urged to probe human rights allegations

Recent deaths of militant suspects have raised fears of extra-judicial killings.

Beach Soccer at 2016 Olympics?

Beach Soccer at 2016 Olympics?

Football legend Pele is lobbying for beach soccer to be included in the 2016 Olympics in Brazil.