Russia
2008
May
World News Atlas
Russia
2008
May
| Russia, May 2008 Timeline | Thursday, November 27 | Author
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| Dmitry Medvedev wasted no time, naming his predecessor Vladimir Putin as his new prime minister two hours after he was sworn in |
Moscow 
Russia expels US embassy staff Russia has ordered the expulsion of two military attaches. The US state department said it would comply with the order
Moscow | Tanks and intercontinental missile launchers are to feature in annual Victory Day parade for the first time since the collapse of the USSR |
Northern England | Zenit St. Petersburg won its first European trophy, and Russia's second, by beating Glasgow 2-0 in the UEFA Cup final |
Canada 
Russia beat Canada for world gold| Russia have won the ice hockey World Championship, dethroning the hosts 5-4 in a dramatic final. Ilya Kovalchuk scored the winner in the overtime |
Moscow 
United victorious after shoot-out drama Manchester United have won the Champions League 6-5 on penalties over Chelsea after final finished 1-1 after a dramatic rainy night
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Beijing 
China, Russia attack US shield plan Russian President Dmitry Medvedev signed a joint statement with Chinese President Hu Jintao
Moscow 
Paris 
Sharapova survives big scare World No. 1 struggled into the second round of the French Open after surviving a massive scare against unheralded fellow Evgeniya Rodina
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