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Iran, Russia press political resolution of Syria war

Sat Apr 12, 2014 23:52:10

Senior Iranian and Russian diplomats have reiterated the urgency of the peaceful resolution of the foreign-fueled insurgency crisis in Syria through political means.

Russian gas trader says US sanctions 'badge of honor'

Sat Apr 12, 2014 15:22:27

A billionaire Russian gas trader, hit with US sanctions, has said being singled out by Washington is a badge of honor, threatening that his company will turn to Asian markets.

Israel destroys EU-funded shelters in al-Quds

Sat Apr 12, 2014 11:45:37

The Israeli regime has demolished several European Union-funded humanitarian housing shelters in a highly sensitive strip of West Bank land near al-Quds (Jerusalem).

Lavrov: No Russian security agents in east Ukraine

Fri Apr 11, 2014 20:24:31

Russia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has denied reports of Moscow having deployed soldiers or security agents to Ukraine's eastern regions, where pro-Russian protests have been held for independence.

Russia condemns NATO for ‘Cold-War-era’ rhetoric

Thu Apr 10, 2014 14:21:04

Russia has condemned the secretary general of NATO for “zealously reproducing Cold War-era rhetoric,'' as tensions between the 28-nation alliance and Moscow simmer over the ongoing crisis in Ukraine.

Turkey keeps YouTube block despite court rulings

Thu Apr 10, 2014 13:56:32

Turkish authorities defied court orders and reaffirmed a ban on YouTube imposed after the posting of illicit recordings of top secret security talks that was cited by Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan as part of a "dirty campaign" to topple him.

Donetsk protest intensifies as Kiev ultimatum nears end

Thu Apr 10, 2014 13:37:41

With 24 hours until Kiev’s threatened deadline to use force against anti-government protesters occupying buildings in eastern Ukraine, reports emerge of tanks around the city of Donetsk. Several locals were allegedly injured trying to stop the convoy.

Russia: Use of force could tip Ukraine into civil war

Tue Apr 8, 2014 11:09:42

Russia has warned Kiev that any use of force in Ukraine's east, where pro-Kremlin militants have seized government buildings in several cities, could tip the country into civil war.

NATO limits Russian diplomats’ access to alliance HQ

Mon Apr 7, 2014 20:58:57

All but Russia's most senior representatives to NATO are being barred from freely accessing the alliance's headquarters in Brussels, it was announced Monday, following last week's decision to freeze cooperation with Moscow over the Ukrainian crisis.

Pro-Russians declare independence for Ukraine's Donetsk

Mon Apr 7, 2014 17:02:24

Ukraine faced a fresh secessionist crisis Monday when pro-Russians occupying the Donetsk government seat proclaimed independence from Kiev and vowed to hold a referendum on joining Kremlin rule.

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