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Thousands in Belarus protest against government

Last Updated: Monday, March 26, 2012, 00:31

Several thousand people have turned out for an anti-government rally in Belarus to call for the freeing of political prisoners.

Belarus executes Minsk subway bombers

Last Updated: Sunday, March 18, 2012, 14:11

Belarus has executed two men convicted for a deadly subway bombing in the capital Minsk last year, Belarusian news agency Belta reported.

US beats Belarus 5-0 to advance to Fed Cup playoff

Last Updated: Monday, February 6, 2012, 10:30

Venus Williams teamed with Liezel Huber for a 6-1, 6-2 doubles victory over Yakimova and Darya Kustova that capped a 5-0 Fed Cup shutout for the United States against Belarus.

Williams gives US 2-0 lead over depleted Belarus

Last Updated: Sunday, February 5, 2012, 16:22

Former world number one Serena Williams gave the United States a commanding 2-0 lead over Belarus in their Fed Cup tie on Saturday after top ranked Victoria Azarenka was unable to compete for the eastern Europeans because of a sore lower back.

Belarus to abolish death penalty after US: Prez

Last Updated: Saturday, December 24, 2011, 15:07

Belarus is the only European country still with the death penalty. Sentences are carried out by a shot in the neck.

Belarus court gives death to Minsk metro bombers

Last Updated: Wednesday, November 30, 2011, 20:56

A court in Belarusian capital Minsk Wednesday sentenced two men to death for carrying out Minsk metro bomb attack.

Belarus jails rights activist for tax evasion

Last Updated: Thursday, November 24, 2011, 21:32

A Belarussian court jailed leading human rights activist Ales Belyatsky for 4 1/2 years on tax evasion charges.

Death penalty for Belarusian bombers: Prosecutor

Last Updated: Tuesday, November 15, 2011, 10:23

A prosecutor in Belarus is seeking the death penalty for two men accused of carrying out a deadly terrorist attack in the capital.

Belarus seeks IMF loan of up to $7 bn

Last Updated: Sunday, October 16, 2011, 13:29

The Belarusian government hopes to get a loan of USD 3-7 billion from the International Monetary Fund.

Russia to build first nuke power plant in Belarus

Last Updated: Wednesday, October 12, 2011, 08:58

Russia and Belarus have signed a contract for constructing the first nuclear power plant in Belarus, media reports said.

India gets 1st right to buy stake in potash maker Belaruskali

Last Updated: Tuesday, October 4, 2011, 19:10

India will have the first right to buy stake in Belarus government-owned Belaruskali, one of the world's biggest producers and suppliers of potash.

Two go on trial over Minsk bomb blast

Last Updated: Thursday, September 15, 2011, 19:24

Two men went on trial on terrorism charges connected with a bomb blast at a central station of the Minsk metro in April.