Sanctions forgotten in St. Petersburg as Putin attracts global big-hitters to his hometown

After a few lean years following Russia’s estrangement from the West in 2014, Russia’s most famous business showpiece has come roaring back. This week proves how talk of “isolation” was pure blather. ST. PETERSBURG – Longtime Russia hands often remark that there are two Russias: the one presented by the Western media and the other, […]

Virgin Mary ‘apparition’ attracts hundreds to German town (VIDEO)

Hundreds of devout Christians have gathered at a small chapel in the German town of Unterflossing where they are hoping to catch a glimpse of the Virgin Mary. Salvatore Caputa, a self-proclaimed Sicilian prophet, said that the mother of Christ would appear at the St. Laurentius Chapel at 4.30pm local time Saturday. Caputa said it […]

In China, a TV soap on corruption attracts a mass following

RARELY has a Chinese city boss had more fans than Li Dakang, the earnest, driven Communist Party chief of Jingzhou. “I want development, I want speed and I want GDP,” he recently intoned. “But I want it to be modern GDP, GDP that comes without pollution.” Over the past month tens of millions have tuned […]

Tram parade in Moscow featuring 19th-century horse car attracts 200,000 visitors (PHOTOS, VIDEO)

Published time: 16 Apr, 2017 04:53 Around 200,000 people have gathered in downtown Moscow to enjoy a tram show which marked 118 years since the vehicle was invented. The spectacle also involved a number of retro cars from various time periods, dressed actors, and musicians. Trams may seem to be outdated or boring vehicles but […]