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Russian Furor Over U.S. Adoptions Follows American?s Acquittal in Boy?s Death Sunday, January 4, 2009 @ 4:05PMThe grim case of a Washington-area toddler who died of heatstroke after his father left him in a parked vehicle for nine hours is national news in Russia.
Ukraine evacuates 46 citizens from Gaza Strip Sunday, January 4, 2009 @ 6:13AMForty-five Ukrainian citizens, including 12 children, left Jordan on two planes of the Russian Emergency Situations Ministry at about 02:00 on Saturday and arrived in Moscow at about 07:00. One citizen of Ukraine has expressed his will to return from Jordan to Ukraine on its own.
Bush blames Hamas for Gaza violence Sunday, January 4, 2009 @ 3:25AMWASHINGTON, Jan 3: US President George W. Bush on Saturday blamed Hamas for the current crisis in Gaza, ignoring tens of thousands of protesters who marched across world capitals to demand a halt to Israeli bombings.
Russia has successfully delivered the humanitarian supplies to the Gaza Strip Saturday, January 3, 2009 @ 3:01PMCAIRO, January 3 (Itar-Tass) -- Russia has successfully delivered the humanitarian supplies to the Gaza Strip, the Consular Department in the Russian Embassy to Egypt told Itar-Tass on Saturday.
Protesters picket Israeli embassy in Moscow Saturday, January 3, 2009 @ 4:51AMMoscow, Jan 2 : An unauthorized rally was held near the Israeli embassy in the centre of Moscow today, Russian media reported.
Russia to cut gas to Ukraine after talks fail Thursday, January 1, 2009 @ 1:46AM Russia was set to carry out Thursday its threat to cut off gas deliveries to its pro-Western neighbour Ukraine, following the collapse of talks aimed at ending a dispute that risks disrupting supplies to Europe.
Israel rejects truce call, pursues bombing Gaza Wednesday, December 31, 2008 @ 10:52PMGAZA CITY, Gaza Strip (AP) -- Israel resisted mounting international pressure Wednesday to suspend its devastating air offensive against militants in Hamas-ruled Gaza, sending more troops and tanks to the border as signs of an impending ground invasion multiplied. A long column of tanks and other army vehicles, two and three abreast, was strung out along an access road to Gaza..
Israel rejects truce call, pursues bombing Gaza Wednesday, December 31, 2008 @ 9:23PMGAZA CITY, Gaza Strip (AP) â€” Israel resisted mounting international pressure Wednesday to suspend its devastating air offensive against militants in Hamas-ruled Gaza, sending more troops and tanks to the border as signs of an impending ground invasion multiplied.
Tehran, Tripoli, Tbilisi mark 2008 foreign policy Tuesday, December 30, 2008 @ 7:38AMA diplomatic crisis with Libya, a controversial visit to Tehran as well as relations with the European Union made for the biggest foreign policy headlines this year.
Israel presses on with Gaza attacks, toll now 345 Tuesday, December 30, 2008 @ 1:28AMIsraeli warplanes killed 10 Palestinians on Tuesday in attacks that targeted Hamas government buildings and other symbols of the Islamist group on the fourth day of the fiercest air offensive in Gaza in decades
Top Scoops Tuesday, December 30, 2008 @ 12:31AMJust a month ago, while Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert and US President George Bush met for the last time as heads of state in late November 2008 in Washington and continued their relentless bellicose rhetoric toward Iran, I and three activists from the United States were in Iran as citizen diplomats talking with Iranians on their views of a new American presidential administration and their ...
Blair visits Middle East amid pressure to broker ceasefire Tuesday, December 30, 2008 @ 12:00AM Tony Blair will fly to the Middle East next week amid mounting international efforts to broker a fresh ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. Britain has condemned the "unacceptable" loss of life caused by the Israeli strikes on Gaza.
Piece of Russian rocket falls into ocean off Labrador Monday, December 29, 2008 @ 8:50PMA piece of a Russian rocket used to launch a series of satellites into orbit has landed off eastern Labrador, according to NORAD.
A look at the top news events of 2008 Monday, December 29, 2008 @ 6:20PMJanuary 6 - Canadian soldiers Cpl. Eric Labbe and Warrant Officer Hani Massouh are killed in Afghanistan. 10 - Prime Minister Stephen Harper announces billion-dollar package for Canadian communities dependent on single industries.
Venezuela Condemns â€œCriminalâ€ Israeli Attack Monday, December 29, 2008 @ 5:45PMCarora, December 29, 2008 (venezuelanalysis.com)â€” Venezuelaâ€™s Foreign Ministry condemned the Israeli bombing of Gaza in a statement released Saturday, expressing its â€œprofound indignationâ€ over the â€œcriminal attack,â€ and urged the Israeli government to adhere to the United Nations Charter.
Embassy confirms U.S. frigate in Georgia Monday, December 29, 2008 @ 5:11PM TBILISI, Georgia, Dec. 29 (UPI) -- A U.S. Navy frigate arrived in the Georgian port city of Batumi Monday for a two-day visit, the U.S. embassy in Georgia said.
Russian authorities attend to crime on nationalistic grounds at last Monday, December 29, 2008 @ 5:01PMRussian authorities call for bringing off a battle against crimes committed out of nationalistic motives, and an appeal by the director of the Federal Security Service /FSB/ on this issue has found dramatic support from President Dmitry Medvedev.
Egypt taking all measures to help Russian tourists - diplomat Wednesday, December 24, 2008 @ 4:31AMMOSCOW, December 24 (Itar-Tass) - Cairo is taking all the necessary measures to save the life and health of the Russian citizens hurt in a road accident. It is also resolving other issues related to the tragedy, Egyptian Foreign Minister Ahmed Aboul Gheit assured his Russian colleague Sergei Lavrov.
New Jewish community center in Arkhangelsk Tuesday, December 23, 2008 @ 8:32PMARKHANGELSK, Russia â€” A key event has occurred in the life of the Jewish community of Archangelsk, one of the most northern communities in Russia.
Russian Emergency Situations Ministry airplane leaves for Egypt toevacuate wounded Russians Tuesday, December 23, 2008 @ 4:53PMMOSCOW. Dec 23 (Interfax) - A Russian Emergency Situations Ministry airplane with doctors and psychologists has left for Egypt to evacuate Russian citizens injured in the recent road accident.
Medvedev orders help for Egypt bus crash victims Tuesday, December 23, 2008 @ 12:23PMMOSCOW. Dec 23 (Interfax) - Russian President Dmitry Medvedev has ordered that the Emergency Ministry and the Russian Embassy in Egypt should provide all necessary assistance to the Russian victims of the bus crash in Egypt, presidential press secretary Natalya Timakova told journalists on Tuesday.
North Koreans may be tried in Myanmar Sunday, December 21, 2008 @ 1:36PMNineteen North Korean refugees, detained at a Myanmar border town early this month, were expected to be tried for illegal entry soon, an official source said on Sunday.
Issues: Here comes the cyber-bride Sunday, December 21, 2008 @ 7:05AMONCE upon a time, Snow White, Sleeping Beauty and Cinderella had to battle witches and overcome spells to find Prince Charming. Now, young women are discovering that the road leading to "happily-ever-after" is wider, shorter and much less of an obstacle course.
In your face Saturday, December 20, 2008 @ 9:45PMMumbai attacks gave India a deeper insight into urban terrorism, a phenomenon that will require a concerted international approach to minimise the growing adverse impact
Flashback 2 0 0 8 Saturday, December 20, 2008 @ 7:53PMJanuary 11 - World-renowned mountaineer and explorer, Sir Edmund Hillary died at the age of 88.
Warships in Cuba Friday, December 19, 2008 @ 10:43PMHAVANA: A group of Russian warships arrived in Cuba yesterday, the first such visit to the Soviet-era ally since the end of the Cold War, an AFP journalist reported.
U.S. Takes Backseat in Battle Against Somali Pirates Friday, December 19, 2008 @ 10:40PMAs China deploys warships to battle pirates off the coast of Somalia, the United States is still sitting on the sidelines, hampered by questions of jurisdiction and politics.
Hamas declares end to truce, cites Israeli violations Friday, December 19, 2008 @ 8:51PMTensions surged in and around Gaza Friday as the Islamist rulers of the besieged Palestinian strip declared an end to a cease-fire with Israel that the Jewish state has repeatedly violated, and warned they would respond to any new attacks. Shortly after the armed wing of Hamas formally announced the six-month truce was over.
The paper clip, 18 December Thursday, December 18, 2008 @ 8:50AMThe European Parliament harvests plenty of coverage in the media today. Papers in the UK, which has had an opt-out on working-time regulations, have coverage of the vote by the Parliament to end outputs.
Cheliâ€™s Deputies Ask President to Recognize State of Palestine Thursday, December 18, 2008 @ 7:58AMSANTIAGO, Cheli - With 40 votes in favor and 1 abstention, the Chamber of Deputies has approved a bill of agreement to ask President Michelle Bachelet to recognize the State of Palestine and upgrade the diplomatic mission in the country from a consulate to an embassy.
Yule rules, Strive Roots and Audience of One Thursday, December 18, 2008 @ 12:09AM2008-12-18
Driver Questioned in Israel Bus Crash Wednesday, December 17, 2008 @ 9:41PM18 December 2008 BEN GURION AIRPORT, Israel -- Relatives of Russian tour operators injured in a horrific bus crash arrived in Israel on Wednesday, and Israeli defense officials say an air force plane will fly the dead and wounded from the fatal accident back to St. Petersburg.
Georgia: Spy Allegations Surround Ossetian Activistâ€™s Visit to Washington Wednesday, December 17, 2008 @ 8:56PMBY JOSHUA KUCERA The Georgian government has released evidence connecting a South Ossetian human rights activist to a KGB agent, in an apparent attempt to discredit her during a visit to Washington to gain support for South Ossetian war victims, and to raise awareness of what she called Georgian war crimes.
Minister of Foreign Affairs of Serbia: daily survey of 16 December 2008 Wednesday, December 17, 2008 @ 2:58PMDAILY SURVEY - Belgrade, 16. 12. 2008.
Indonesian police free kidnapped Russian, 4 arrested Wednesday, December 17, 2008 @ 2:31PMJAKARTA, December 17 (RIA Novosti) - A Russian man who was abducted in the Indonesian capital, Jakarta, a week ago was freed and four people arrested in a special police operation, a senior press spokesman at the Russian Embassy said on Wednesday.
Somali pirates seize Turkish ship with 8 Ukrainians in crew Wednesday, December 17, 2008 @ 2:03PMEight Ukrainians are among the crewmembers on board a Turkish ship captured by Somali pirates in the Gulf of Aden, the Ukrainian Foreign Ministry said on Wednesday.
Roger Cohen: A U.S.-Iranian conversation Wednesday, December 10, 2008 @ 3:48PMOne American ambassador deals with Iran to constructive effect.
NKorea says US recognized it as nuclear power Wednesday, December 10, 2008 @ 8:51AMNorth Korean state media said Wednesday that the United States has recognized the communist nation as a nuclear power for the first time, referring to a U.S. defense report phrase that Washington later said was speculative and did not signal any policy shift.
More Asia and the Pacific Pages Tuesday, December 9, 2008 @ 10:58PMAs the United States and India seek to build a stronger partnership and take full advantage of the diplomatic opening created by the U.S.-India civil nuclear deal, one of the areas with the greatest poten tial benefit to both sides is counterterrorism coopera tion.
Bohatyryovaâ€™s state of health satisfactory â€“ Ukraineâ€™s Embassy to RF Tuesday, December 9, 2008 @ 3:33PMThe Embassy of Ukraine to the Russian Federation informs that the state of health of Ukrainian Security Chief Raisa Bohatyryova is satisfactory. UNIAN was informed about this at the press-service of the Ukraineâ€™s Embassy to RF.
China Considers Humanitarian Aid for Zimbabwe Tuesday, December 9, 2008 @ 1:13PMChina is considering sending humanitarian assistance to hard-hit Zimbabwe, which is suffering from a major cholera epidemic that has already killed at least 600 people.
Remarks At the 2008 IHR Day Awards Ceremony Tuesday, December 9, 2008 @ 12:31AMSECRETARY RICE: Well, thank you, David. And thank you for your excellent leadership of the bureau.
Joseph A. Palermo: Mumbai Attacks Point to Needed U.S. Policy Shift Monday, December 8, 2008 @ 3:57PMZbigniew Brzezinski likes to call the part of Southwest Asia that includes the "border" between Afghanistan and Pakistan and related areas the "new Balkans," which...
South Asia?s Deadly Dominoes Sunday, December 7, 2008 @ 3:11AMThe fallout from the Mumbai attacks could stir trouble from Iran to Afghanistan.
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The almanac Saturday, December 6, 2008 @ 8:33AMBy United Press International UPI Almanac for Saturday, Dec. 6, 2008.
Russian warship enters Panama Canal Saturday, December 6, 2008 @ 6:06AMA Russian warship has entered the Panama Canal for the first time since World War II, after participating in manoeuvres with the Venezuelan.
Hill, in Singapore, Seeks North Korea Nuclear Pact (Update1) Thursday, December 4, 2008 @ 5:20AMDec. 4 (Bloomberg) -- U.S. nuclear negotiator Christopher Hill met with North Korean officials in Singapore today, seeking agreement on how to check the extent of the communist nationâ€™s atomic program.
N Korea may face pressure at six-party nuclear meeting Wednesday, December 3, 2008 @ 9:46PMSEOUL: Regional powers said yesterday they will use a meeting next week, likely to be the Bush administrationâ€™s last major forum with North Korea, to press the reclusive state to verify claims about its nuclear programme.
Ex-presidents, premiers urge UN chief to intervene in Myanmar Wednesday, December 3, 2008 @ 3:01PMFilipino human rights activists carry a portrait of Myanmar opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi as they march towards the Myanmar embassy in Manila in August 2008. More than 100 former government leaders wrote to UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon Wednesday asking him to travel to military-ruled Myanmar to secure the release of pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi and other political prisoners.