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02/28/2005
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A brief look at the stories making headlines in the Russian-language press
Sharapova Rallies to Beat Molik
Wimbledon champion Maria Sharapova staged a superb rally Saturday to smother the challenge of Alicia Molik 4-6, 6-1, 6-4 and win the $600,000 Qatar Open.
Isinbayeva Astounds Yet Again as She Beats Her Own Record
Russian Olympic champion Yelena Isinbayeva set a women's indoor pole vault world record for the third time within two weeks on Saturday.
Sharon Issues Peace Process Warning
Israeli leader Ariel Sharon demanded Sunday that the Palestinians smash militant groups after a Tel Aviv suicide bombing, saying he would freeze peace efforts and take military action if they did not heed his call.
Jordan Launches F1 Car on Red Square
Jordan gave Russians a taste of Formula One on Friday with the launch of its 2005 car on Moscow's snow-speckled Red Square.
Hospitalized Pope Forgoes Traditional Sunday Prayers
Pope John Paul II made a surprise appearance from a hospital window Sunday, waving to the faithful just after a top Vatican official on the steps of St. Peter's Basilica read a statement from the pontiff asking for prayers.
Bush Hinders War on AIDS
The administration of U.S. President George W. Bush is quietly extending a policy that undermines the global battle against AIDS. It opposes the distribution of uncontaminated needles to drug addicts.
- Behind the Scenes at the Bratislava Summit
- KremlinYouth Encourage 'Us' to Get 'Them'
- Nashi Beats Yabloko Leader
- 2 Russian Reporters Challenge Bush
- Houston Court Rejects Yukos Appeal
- Khodorkovsky Gives His First Testimony
- Live Up to Your Words, Gentlemen
- The Rule of Lawlessness
- Moscow Puts a Rosy Spin on Bush Talks
- Ayatskov Fails to Make Shortlist
- News in Brief
- Iran, Russia Sign Nuclear Fuel Deal
- EU Official Suggests Ukraine May Join Bloc by 2015
- McCain: Bar Russia Over Iran Deal
- Business in Brief
- HSBC: Let the Ruble Appreciate
- Cost of Transparency Scares Away Business
- Tatneft Tipped in Slovak Deal
- Transneft: Arctic Link Could Cost $2.2Bln
- Shetland Port Ships Russian Crude
- UES Board for Keeping State's Voice
- Report: UN Probe Is Back in Town
