Putin signs bill banning US adoption of Russian kids

Last Updated: Friday, December 28, 2012, 15:28

Russian President Vladimir Putin signed into law a controversial bill that imposes a ban on adoption of Russian children by Americans and other retaliatory measures targeting the US.

`Russian adoption bill to halt intra-country adoptions`

Last Updated: Friday, December 28, 2012, 08:33

Since 1992 American families have welcomed more than 60,000 Russian children into their homes.

Putin says he will sign anti-US adoptions bill

Last Updated: Thursday, December 27, 2012, 14:25

Russian President Vladimir Putin said he will sign a controversial bill banning Americans from adopting Russian children.

`Glee` creator Ryan Murphy becomes father on Christmas Eve

Last Updated: Thursday, December 27, 2012, 12:30

`Glee` creator Ryan Murphy has become a first-time father with partner David Miller.

White House urged to punish Russians backing US adoption ban

Last Updated: Monday, December 24, 2012, 23:48

The White House has been flooded with thousands of requests to blacklist Russian officials supporting a ban on US adoptions of Russian children.

US expresses concern over Russia`s adoption bill

Last Updated: Saturday, December 22, 2012, 08:52

The United States has expressed concern over a bill passed by the Russian Duma, which if becomes law, would halt inter-country adoptions between the US and Russia.

Russian President opposes head-scarves in schools

Last Updated: Friday, December 21, 2012, 09:44

Russian President Vladimir Putin has spoken out against the wearing of hijabs at schools in the country, and said the practice runs counter to the country’s traditions.

Putin defends record, says `no major mistakes`

Last Updated: Friday, December 21, 2012, 09:42

Russian President Vladimir Putin said he had committed no significant errors during his years as the country`s leader.

Adoption helped overcome miscarriages pain, says Jackman

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 18, 2012, 16:04

Hugh Jackman says adopting his first child Oscar with wife Deborra-Lee Furness helped them cope with the pain of miscarriages.

Mother alone can`t give child in adoption: Court

Last Updated: Sunday, December 9, 2012, 11:41

A mother cannot independently give her child up in adoption without the father`s consent as such an adoption is "nullity" in the eyes of law, a Delhi court has said.