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Russian Vodka Prices Soar

Jan 2, 2010
At a time of the year when alcohol consumption is traditionally up in Russia, a campaign against alcoholism launched recently by President Dmitry Medvedev will substantially raise the price of vodka. The cost of the cheapest half liter will increase to at least 89 rubles (about $3) from about 50 rubles.

‘Left, Right & Center’: AIG Angst; Happy New Year, Iran!

Mar 21, 2009
Have the American media become too fixated on AIG and its nefarious bonuses -- at the cost of focusing too little on the whereabouts of the other gajillions of dollars doled out in bailout funds? What's to become of Timothy Geithner? And how about those warm New Year's wishes that winged their way to the people of Iran from the U.S. and Israel?

Obama’s Diplomacy Vlog

Mar 20, 2009
President Obama has gone digital, releasing an online video of diplomacy to the people and politicians of Iran, suggesting "new beginnings" between the two nations to coincide with Iran's new year holiday, Nowruz.

Happy Hangover!

Jan 1, 2007
All the champagne in the world won't drown the bad memories of 2006, but, hey, we had some good times too (mostly that thumping Bush took in the midterms). From all of us here at Truthdig world headquarters, have a happy and safe new year! Here's hoping the world sobers up in 2007.