Place: eastern Siberia

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If a template exists in how human beings should co-exist, it is probably written in Japanese

The politeness is overwhelming. Nothing prepares you for the impeccable good manners of the Japanese. And it’s not some paddywhackery aimed at extracting the last yen from a visitor to the country. You only need to look at how they interact with each to realise this is a society unlike any other.

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Russian space rocket burns up after launch failure

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Court says tycoon’s trial not politically motivated

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An Irish Woman in Czarist Russia

Seasonal icon that is deer to our hearts

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Climate change is far worse than anyone imagined

'One language dies out every fortnight'

From rural Australia to Siberia to the south-western US state of Oklahoma, languages that embody the history and traditions of people are dying, US researchers said today.

Tue, 18 Sep, 2007

Putin talks of security threat to Russia's far east

Russia’s President Vladimir Putin today warned that the country’s far east was increasingly isolated from the rest of Russia, and failure to exploit the region’s vast natural resources threatened national security.

Wed, 20 Dec, 2006

Putin avoids islands dispute, but urges ties with Tokyo

Russian president Vladimir Putin said today stronger economic relations between Russia and Japan would help improve ties between the countries, strained by a 60-year territorial dispute.

Mon, 21 Nov, 2005

Russian oil pipeline plans unveiled

A private Chinese company plans to build the country’s first oil pipeline to Russia, state media said today, underscoring growing Chinese interest in tapping Siberian petroleum resources.

Wed, 28 Sep, 2005

Russian govt increases pensions

The Russian government has approved an increase in pensions, carrying out an order issued by President Vladimir Putin amid widespread protests over a new law replacing benefits with cash payments.

Thu, 27 Jan, 2005

Wood on the bench for Harlequins

AFTER a season of several false starts, Ireland skipper Keith Wood is ready once again to begin a comeback from injury.

Sat, 21 Dec, 2002

“Sore neck” leaves Wood a half-chance

THERE were plenty who believed making a weekend round trip to eastern Siberia was a pain in the neck, but Ireland skipper Keith Wood took the sentiment literally.

Wed, 25 Sep, 2002