Radiation level normal in Russia’s Far East despite Japan disaster

Radiation levels in the Russian Far East are within normal limits despite an ongoing crisis at a nuclear power plant in nearby Japan, the regional office of the Russian Emergencies Ministry said on Monday. The Fukushima plant was hit by a number of explosions following a 9.0-magnitude earthquake and tsunami that killed thousands on MarchContinue reading Radiation level normal in Russia’s Far East despite Japan disaster

Russia’s Foreign Ministry advises Russians against travel to Japan…

Russia’s Foreign Ministry on Sunday advised Russians against travelling to Japan over a radiation threat posed by Japan’s Fukushima nuclear power plant that was severely damaged during last week’s devastating earthquake and powerful tsunami. “Background radiation in Tokyo and the remaining part of the country, except for the area around the Fukushima 1 nuclear powerContinue reading Russia’s Foreign Ministry advises Russians against travel to Japan…

Moscow urges western nations to stop indiscriminate use of force in Libya

Russia urges western nations to stop the indiscriminate use of force in Libya, the Russian Foreign Ministry said on Sunday. “The reports say that during air raids on Libya strikes were also delivered on non-military facilities… As a result, 48 civilians are reported dead and over 150 wounded,” the ministry said in a statement. ‘InContinue reading Moscow urges western nations to stop indiscriminate use of force in Libya