MINSK/MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russia plans to deploy fighter jets in Belarus this year and eventually establish an air base in the former Soviet republic, Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu said on Tuesday.Full story
KIEV (Reuters) - Rating agency Standard and Poor's revised its outlook on Belarus's ratings to positive from stable on Wednesday, citing strengthening economic stability brought on by tightened monetary and fiscal policies. Full story
VIENNA (Reuters) - Opposition politician Andrei Sannikov, recently released from jail in his native Belarus, urged the international community to impose tougher sanctions on his country to end human rights abuses. Full story
Belarusian strongman Kirill Shimko pulls seven buses, connected in a line and weighing about 15 tonnes, during the opening of Arena city Trade Centre in Minsk, May 24, 2013. REUTERS/Vasily Fedosenko(BELARUS - Tags: TRANSPORT SOCIETY TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY)
Serena Williams of the U.S. hits a return to Victoria Azarenka of Belarus during their women's singles final match at the Rome Masters tennis tournament May 19, 2013. Williams won 6-1 6-3. REUTERS/Alessandro Bianchi
Serena Williams of the U.S. sprays champagne after winning the women's singles final match against Victoria Azarenka of Belarus at the Rome Masters tennis tournament May 19, 2013. REUTERS/Alessandro Bianchi
Victoria Azarenka of Belarus hits a return to Serena Williams of the U.S. during their women's singles final match at the Rome Masters tennis tournament May 19, 2013. Williams won 6-1 6-3. REUTERS/Alessandro Bianchi (ITALY - Tags: SPORT TENNIS)
