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  • Expulsion of 12 Russian envoys from UN mission conflicts int’l agreements - Moscow

    Expulsion of 12 Russian envoys from UN mission conflicts int’l agreements - Moscow

    Date: 2018-03-31 15:14:39 GMT - Russia - International - SN:4 - ID:7326129

    The US decision to expel 12 Russian diplomats from the UN mission in New York over the Skripal case contradicts international norms and is viewed by Moscow as an unfriendly move, Russian permanent representative to the UN Office in Geneva Gennady ....

  • London regrets Moscow's decision over expelling UK diplomats

    London regrets Moscow's decision over expelling UK diplomats

    Date: 2018-03-30 18:46:25 GMT - United Kingdom - International - SN:22 - ID:7325078

    Russia's decision to cut the number of British envoys in the country was regrettable, but it was expected, the spokeswoman for the British Foreign Office said on Friday. The Daily Mail quoted the spokeswoman as saying: "It's regrettable but in ....

  • AU mission commends atmosphere of presidential elections

    AU mission commends atmosphere of presidential elections

    Date: 2018-03-30 17:08:50 GMT - Egypt - International - SN:20 - ID:7324999

    The African Union (AU) mission, tasked with monitoring the presidential elections, praised the atmosphere of presidential polls, which were held on March 26, 27 and 28. In a press conference on Friday, Abdallah Diop, the head of the 40-strong ....

  • Dutch ambassador confirms expulsion of two diplomats from Russia

    Dutch ambassador confirms expulsion of two diplomats from Russia

    Date: 2018-03-30 14:09:48 GMT - Russia - International - SN:11 - ID:7324731

    Dutch ambassador in Moscow Renee Jones-Bos said after a visit to the Russian Foreign Ministry on Friday she had been told two diplomats were expelled from Russia in retaliation for steps taken by The Hague, TASS reported on Friday. "I’ve just ....

  • UK given one month to cut diplomatic mission in Russia

    UK given one month to cut diplomatic mission in Russia

    Date: 2018-03-30 13:05:50 GMT - Russia - International - SN:10 - ID:7324597

    The Russian Foreign Ministry said the UK has been given one month to cut its diplomatic mission in the country to the same number of Russian diplomatic staff in Britain, Russia Today TV channel reported. The ministry also handed a note of protest ....

  • Moscow summons foreign ambassadors over diplomatic crisis

    Moscow summons foreign ambassadors over diplomatic crisis

    Date: 2018-03-30 12:55:13 GMT - Russia - International - SN:9 - ID:7324573

    The Russian Foreign Ministry said on Friday that it will lodge notes of protest with the ambassadors of countries that earlier expelled Russian diplomats. "On March 30, the Russian Foreign Ministry summoned the heads of a number of diplomatic ....

  • Japanese PM, Indian FM discuss bilateral relations

    Japanese PM, Indian FM discuss bilateral relations

    Date: 2018-03-30 12:47:37 GMT - Japan - International - SN:8 - ID:7324557

    Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe discussed with Indian External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Friday ways to strengthen bilateral ties. Swaraj, who is in Tokyo on a three-day visit, conveyed the greetings of Indian Prime Minister Narendra ....

  • Myanmar swears in Suu Kyi loyalist as new president

    Myanmar swears in Suu Kyi loyalist as new president

    Date: 2018-03-30 11:21:12 GMT - Myanmar (Burma) - International - SN:4 - ID:7324390

    A longtime Aung San Suu Kyi loyalist Win Myint, was sworn in as the country's new president and de facto national leader. Win Myint vowed to prioritize the rule of law, peace and reconciliation, ABC News reported. Win Myint, 66 and the former ....

  • Six Daesh militants killed in Kunar drone strike

    Six Daesh militants killed in Kunar drone strike

    Date: 2018-03-30 11:10:50 GMT - Afghanistan - International - SN:3 - ID:7324362

    At least six militants affiliated to Daesh terrorist group were killed in a drone strike carried out by the US forces in eastern Kunar province. According to the local officials, the latest drone strike was conducted on Wednesday to target Daesh ....

  • Trump: U.S. is leaving Syria very soon, let other people take care of it

    Trump: U.S. is leaving Syria very soon, let other people take care of it

    Date: 2018-03-29 20:21:59 GMT - USA - International - SN:21 - ID:7323838

    U.S. President Donald Trump said Thursday the US would leave Syria "very soon" and "let the other people take care of it," the Washington Examiner reported. Trump made the announcement in an Ohio speech pushing spending on domestic ....

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