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Russia accuses Pentagon of deceiving international community
Date: 2017-12-15 10:12:40 GMT - Russia - Arab world - SN:10 - ID:7141526
The skepticism voiced by the Pentagon’s representatives over Russian forces’ withdrawal from Syria shows that the United States does not have information on the real situation, Russian Defense Ministry Spokesman Igor Konashenkov was quoted by TASS ....
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Russia’s 2018 presidential election set for March 18
Date: 2017-12-15 09:38:30 GMT - Russia - International - SN:9 - ID:7141566
Russia’s Federation Council (upper house of parliament) on Friday has unanimously approved the chamber’s resolution setting the presidential election for March 18, 2018, Russia Today channel reported. The decision came few hours after Russian ....
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US forces have no pretext to remain in Syria: Russia
Date: 2017-12-15 09:37:23 GMT - Russia - Arab world - SN:8 - ID:7141498
The Russian Defense Ministry said the US forces have no pretext or basis to remain in Syria, Russian Defense Ministry Spokesman Igor Konashenkov was quoted by TASS news agency as saying on Friday. The Defense Ministry spokesman expressed ....
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UNSC warns on S.Sudan peace efforts
Date: 2017-12-15 09:36:18 GMT - United Nations - Arab world - SN:7 - ID:7141492
The UN Security Council (UNSC) warned of "costs or consequences" for South Sudan's government and opposition if they undermine upcoming efforts to achieve a cease-fire and implement a 2015 peace agreement. In a statement, the Council expressed ....
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IFC mulls boosting investments in Egypt: Qabil
Date: 2017-12-15 09:35:30 GMT - Egypt - Economy - SN:6 - ID:7141620
The International Finance Corporation (IFC) weighs boosting financing programs dedicated to invest in Egypt's industrial sector in the coming period, Trade and Industry Minister Tarek Qabil said on Friday. Thanks to the success of the country's ....
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Japan holds 3 for alleged illegal exports to N.Korea
Date: 2017-12-15 09:34:48 GMT - Japan - International - SN:5 - ID:7141490
Three employees of a Tokyo-based company were arrested on Thursday for allegedly exporting food and other items to North Korea in violation of a government ban, the NHK reported. M-Create President Yuzuru Yachita and two other employees are ....
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Trump thanks Putin for hailing America's economy
Date: 2017-12-15 09:32:50 GMT - USA - International - SN:4 - ID:7141596
President Donald Trump thanked his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin for praising America's economic performance. In a statement on Friday, the White House said "President Trump thanked President Putin for acknowledging America's strong economic ....
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Moscow denies Russian jets intercepted by US F-22s in Syria
Date: 2017-12-15 09:30:43 GMT - Russia - Arab world - SN:3 - ID:7141459
The Russian Defense Ministry released a statement Thursday denying reports of an alleged "intercept" of Russian Su-25s by US F-22 fighter jets in Syria, Sputnik reported. "On December 13, a pair of Su-25 attack aircraft escorted a humanitarian ....
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UAE urges int'l community to more forcefully address Iran's threat
Date: 2017-12-15 09:30:11 GMT - United Arab Emirates - Arab world - SN:2 - ID:7141441
The UN Secretary-General’s recent report on UN Security Council Resolution 2231 strongly confirms what the UAE and its allies have long known that Iran is continuing its expansionist and destabilizing behavior in the region, and is fueling the ....
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Peruvian president refuses to quit over corruption allegations
Date: 2017-12-15 09:29:25 GMT - Peru - International - SN:1 - ID:7141398
Peru’s President Pedro Pablo Kuczynski said that he would not resign over a scandal involving payments Brazilian builder Odebrecht made about a decade ago to a company he controlled while holding public office. In a televised speech to the ....
