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  • US grossly violates human rights - Russian Foreign Ministry

    Date: 2014-04-09 16:07:20 GMT - Russia - World - SN:123 - ID:659066

    MOSCOW, April 9 (MENA) - The United States claims to be a perfect democracy but grossly violates its own human rights obligations, the Russian Foreign Ministry said on Wednesday, according to Itar-Tass news agency. It is very regrettable when a ....

  • Next round of Iran nuclear talks set for May 13

    Date: 2014-04-09 15:37:17 GMT - Austria - World - SN:119 - ID:658968

    VIENNA, April 9 (MENA) - European Union foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton said nuclear talks between Iran and world powers will "move to the next stage" in May 13, Voice of America reported Wednesday. After two days of talks in Vienna, Ashton ....

  • France urges dialogue to solve Ukraine crisis

    Date: 2014-04-09 14:29:29 GMT - France - World - SN:103 - ID:658528

    PARIS, April 9 (MENA) - France urged Russia Wednesday to start a dialogue with Kiev to defuse the current crisis. French foreign ministry spokesman Romain Nadal said that France is concerned about the current situation in Ukraine, echoing the ....

  • Polish media outlets spotlight Egypt's participation in "Tatgi lato" exhibition

    Date: 2014-04-09 13:48:33 GMT - Poland - World - SN:92 - ID:658247

    WARSAW, April 9 (MENA) - Egypt's Ambassador to Poland Reda Bebars said that the Polish media outlets highlighted Egypt's participation in "Tagti lato" exhibition, which was held in Warsaw. The Egyptian pavilion at the exhibition witnessed a high ....

  • Egyptian Sumo wrestler honored in Japan for distinguished performance

    Date: 2014-04-09 13:42:37 GMT - Japan - World - SN:87 - ID:658260

    TOKYO, April 9 (MENA) - The Arab Embassies in Tokyo will celebrate the Arab-Japanese Friendship Week which started with a reception held by Egypt's Embassy here in the presence of Japan's Deputy Premier and Finance Minister Taro Aso and top Japanese ....

  • Jordanian king, Russian president discuss Mideast conditions

    Date: 2014-04-09 13:03:40 GMT - Jordan - World - SN:76 - ID:658522

    AMMAN/MOSCOW, April 9 (MENA) - Jordanian King Abdullah II and Russian President Vladimir Putin discussed here Wednesday the latest developments in the Middle East, especially the Syrian crisis and its repercussions. The two sides also discussed ....

  • Russian FM to visit China Tuesday

    Date: 2014-04-09 11:37:25 GMT - China - World - SN:62 - ID:658257

    BEIJING, April 9 (MENA) - Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov will visit China on Tuesday on an official visit, Spokesman for the Chinese Foreign Ministry said. The visit, that comes at the invitation of Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, aims ....

  • Sajid Javid appointed culture secretary after Maria Miller resigns

    Date: 2014-04-09 10:47:15 GMT - United Kingdom - World - SN:52 - ID:658144

    LONDON, April 9 (MENA) - Sajid Javid has been appointed culture secretary after Maria Miller resigned amid a row over her expenses claims, the BBC reported. Prime Minister David Cameron announced Javid's promotion to the cabinet on Wednesday ....

  • Moscow denies any military moves on borders with Ukraine

    Date: 2014-04-09 09:24:03 GMT - Russia - World - SN:39 - ID:657795

    MOSCOW, April 9 (MENA) - Moscow has denied taking any extraordinary military measures in the areas close to the borders with Ukraine, according to the Russian Foreign Ministry. The statement said accusations leveled against Russian to reinforce ....

  • US, NATO warn Russia against further intervention in Ukraine

    Date: 2014-04-09 09:18:22 GMT - USA - World - SN:37 - ID:657901

    NEW York, April 9 (MENA) - As the government in Kiev moved to reassert control over pro-Russian protesters across eastern Ukraine, the United States and NATO issued stern warnings to Moscow about further intervention in the country’s affairs amid ....

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