US authorities to return baby to Russian couple

Last Updated: Tuesday, April 30, 2013, 16:15

A California court has ruled Monday that a baby boy who had been seized by authorities in the US should be returned to his Russian parents, a Russian diplomat said.

Tibetan charity offers to adopt Himachal rape victim, child

Last Updated: Sunday, March 24, 2013, 17:45

Moved by the plight of an orphaned girl who was sexually exploited and raped by her relative and gave birth to a child in a Shimla hospital, a Tibetan charity run by a disciple of the Dalai Lama showed interest in adopting them.

Russia seeks strict adoption rules for foreigners

Last Updated: Saturday, March 23, 2013, 11:07

Moscow wants tougher requirements for foreigners wishing to adopt Russian children.

Australian PM Julia Gillard regrets forced adoptions of unwed mothers

Last Updated: Thursday, March 21, 2013, 10:42

Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard tendered `historic national apology to scores of unwed mothers who were forced by government policies to give up their babies for adoption over several decades.

Jennifer Aniston `seeking adoption advice from Charlize Theron`

Last Updated: Friday, March 15, 2013, 20:01

Jennifer Aniston, whose wedding date is fast approaching, has reportedly been taking adoption advice from Charlize Theron - a close pal of her best friend Chelsea Handler.

33 Russian kids` adoption still in limbo after US ban

Last Updated: Thursday, March 7, 2013, 08:53

The Dima Yakovlev bill banning adoptions of Russian children by American families was enacted on January 01 as part of Russia`s response to the US Magnitsky Act

Lavrov praises Kerry`s vow to probe Russian kids` deaths

Last Updated: Monday, March 4, 2013, 08:12

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has welcomed the promise by US Secretary of State John Kerry to personally take part in investigating the deaths of Russian adopted children in the US.

US refuses to repatriate dead Russian child`s brother

Last Updated: Sunday, February 24, 2013, 11:27

The boy`s 23-year-old mother, Yulia Kuzmina, has asked to have her surviving son Kirill back.

Russia pledges to bring US `child abusers` to justice

Last Updated: Friday, February 22, 2013, 09:42

Russia`s chief investigator has vowed to bring to trial American citizens alleged to have evaded punishment for "serious crimes" against Russian adopted children.