Russia slams Bush for linking Nazi and Soviet evils (Reuters via Yahoo! News)
Russia said on Saturday that U.S. President George W. Bush had insulted veterans of World War Two by equating the evils of Soviet communism with Nazi fascism.

Jilted by U.S., 2 Olympians turn to Russia (Chicago Tribune)
Athletes' choice isn't playing well at home The Summer Games in Beijing will mark the first time American citizens have competed for Russia in the Olympics. The Tribune's Alex Rodriguez reports.

Energy focus of new Russia-China talks (UPI)
BEIJING, July 26 (UPI) -- Chinese Vice Premier Wang Qishan said Saturday his country has begun negotiations with Russia regarding energy resources.

The Man Fighting Corruption in Russia (Newsweek)
A specter is haunting Russia—the specter of corruption. President Dmitry Medvedev, who last spring said Russia is suffering from "legal nihilism," conceded last week that some government jobs can be bought. Kirill Kabanov's National Anti-Corruption Committee offers an answer. Kabanov investigated some of the Putin era's biggest corruption cases with the NGO after leaving the FSB, losing friends ...

Women's Basketball: Spain thrashes Russia in warm-up (Beijing 2008 Olympic Games Official Website)
(BEIJING, July 26) -- Spain beat Russia 90-73 on Thursday at the Moscow Tournament, a warm-up event ...

Office Visit for Russia (New York Times)
A version of the award-winning television show ?The Office? will be made in Russia.

Russia slams Bush over Nazi link (TVNZ)
Russia said that US President George W. Bush had insulted veterans of World War Two by equating the evils of Soviet communism with Nazi fascism.

Russia aiming for a sweep (The Hindu)
BEIJING: Wrestling powerhouse Russia is looking forward to tightening its hold in the Beijing Olympics as World champions Mavlet Batirov, Khadjimourat Gatsalov and Alexei Michine will be aiming for second helpings. Russia’s male ...

Quick Turn-Around From Russia To Madeira (Rally-Live.com via Yahoo! UK & Ireland Sport)
Madeira - Peugeot Belgium-Luxemburg - Preview : Following Rally Russia's gravel event in early July, the Intercontinental Rally Challenge returns to asphalt.

Experts on the trail of Russia's killer bears (CNN.com)
A team of experts gathered Friday on Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula to decide how to deal with marauding bears that reportedly have killed two people recently.