London celebrates spring Russian style

Published on Mar 17, 2013

http://www.euronews.com/ Russians have something to celebrate in London right now with the Maslenitsa festival, which celebrates the end of winter and the start of spring.

Well, they might need to spend a little longer in Britain before they get the hang of our interminable rain and cold that seems never-ending to natives, but they filled Trafalgar Square and put on brave faces nonetheless.

"On a personal note, it brings the most wonderful memories from the childhood -- big stuffed dolls and a lot of pancakes, a lot a lot of delicious sugar and sweets," said model Natalia Vodianova.

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Demand for wildlife products increasing in Asia

Published on Mar 15, 2013

More than 170 governments have gathered in Bangkok to work towards stemming the tide of animals heading for extinction. But consensus might be difficult as demand for wildlife products in Asia is growing. Channel NewsAsia's Anasuya Sanyal has the story.

Reuters Today: “The Great EU Bank Robbery” (4:59)

Mar. 18 - Anxious Cypriots await a decision on whether their savings will be used to fund a bank bailout, a move that's sent investors scurrying for safety