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Using more mercenaries, drones may help sell wars to public: UK MoD

Fri Sep 27, 2013 08:59:21

Using more mercenaries, unmanned vehicles and elite forces could make the British public more willing to support future wars, a strategic unit of the Ministry of Defense suggests.

Rouhani, Hollande meet at UN General Assembly

Wed Sep 25, 2013 16:34:47

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has met with his French counterpart Francois Hollande on the sidelines of the 68th annual session of the UN General Assembly in New York.

Slow Food Cheese festival in Italy: Video

Wed Sep 25, 2013 10:42:53

The Slow Food Cheese festival in northern Italy celebrates traditional dairy products from all over the world. Many of them are in danger of disappearing, with producers having to fight for a slice of the market.

Chemical weapons held by all sides in Syria should be destroyed: Russia

Wed Sep 25, 2013 08:47:15

US Secretary of State John Kerry and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov have agreed to continue pushing towards destruction of “all” chemical weapons in Syria under international supervision.

Pro-Israeli agents boost activity in UK universities

Tue Sep 24, 2013 19:32:42

As students begin a new academic year, there are signs that pro-Israel propaganda initiatives at Britain's universities are being given a boost in order to undermine Palestine solidarity, a new report says.

EU ‘not satisfied’ with US retorts on spying scandal

Tue Sep 24, 2013 15:26:49

The European Union is “not satisfied” with Washington’s answers on latest US spying scandals on international bank transfers, a top official says.

Syria resolution may include Chapter VII: Russia

Tue Sep 24, 2013 13:05:35

A Russian top diplomat says a new Syria resolution by the UN Security Council can be include Chapter VII over possible refusal to cooperation.

Islamophobia in Europe: Swiss region votes to ban Muslim veils

Tue Sep 24, 2013 11:34:14

Voters in southern Switzerland have backed a ban on full-face veils, following similar laws implemented in France and Belgium. Activists argue that the law discriminates against the fundamental rights of Muslims.

Ashton: Iran FM, P5+1 to meet at UN

Mon Sep 23, 2013 18:11:37

Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif will hold nuclear talks with counterparts from the six major powers at the United Nations this week, EU foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton said Monday.

Putin: Syria war threatens ex-Soviet allies

Mon Sep 23, 2013 17:24:27

Russian President Vladimir Putin has warned ex-Soviet allies that foreign backed militancy fuelling the war in Syria could reach their countries.

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