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14:12, june 22, 2009

Over 450 arrested in Iranian post-election riots

At least 457 people were arrested during rioting in Iran's capital on Saturday as protests continued against the country's disputed presidential election, Mehr news agency reported on Monday.

14:11, june 22, 2009

Russian, Moldovan presidents to hold talks in Moscow

Moldovan President Vladimir Voronin arrives in Moscow on Monday for talks with Russian President Dmitry Medvedev on bilateral relations and Moldova's upcoming elections.

14:10, june 22, 2009

US to restrict air strikes in Afghanistan: report

US military commander in Afghanistan General Stanley McChrystal said he would sharply restrict the use of air strikes in an effort to reduce civilian deaths, The New York Times reported.

14:30, june 19, 2009

NATO-Russia Council to meet to prepare ministerial meeting

The preparation for the first after the conflict in Georgia meeting of the foreign minister of Russia and NATO will be the central issue at a meeting of the NATO-Russia Council on Friday at the

14:29, june 19, 2009

US has limited inroads to understanding Iran

During a 29-year absence of formal diplomatic ties with Iran, the U.S.

14:27, june 19, 2009

EU leaders approve Barroso for second term

European Union leaders have unanimously endorsed Jose Manuel Barroso for a second five-year term as president of the 27-nation bloc's executive body, the European Commission.

14:26, june 19, 2009

Violence kills 11 in Afghanistan

Eleven people, including a child, were killed in a wave of bombings and ambushes in Afghanistan Thursday, authorities said, as the embattled nation's allies pledged more support.

13:49, june 18, 2009

Talks with Hu Jintao confirm strategic partnership – Medvedev

President Dmitry Medvedev said his talks with Chinese Chairman Hu Jintao had confirmed the commitment to strategic partnership between the two countries.

13:48, june 18, 2009

North Korea may launch missile toward Hawaii in July – paper

North Korea may launch a long-range ballistic missile toward the U.S. state of Hawaii in early July, Japan's Yomiuri daily said on Thursday, citing Defense Ministry analysis and U.S. intelligence.

13:47, june 18, 2009

Iran braces for another mass opposition protest

Iran braced for a fourth day of massive protests Thursday by opponents of President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad in open defiance of the country's supreme leader, who has urged the nation to unite behind the

13:45, june 18, 2009

Afghanistan illegal immigrant 'smuggled himself into Sandhurst'

An illegal immigrant from Afghanistan managed to smuggle himself into Sandhurst military academy after hiding in a stairwell next to a coach toilet, according to reports.

14:03, june 15, 2009

Iran's Ahmadinejad dismisses claims of election fraud

Iran's newly re-elected president, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, dismissed on Sunday allegations of election fraud, and called his victory a blow to the "oppressive system" ruling the world.

14:01, june 15, 2009

Medvedev to attend Shanghai group summit

Russian President Dmitry Medvedev will participate in a summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization on Monday, before a meeting with the presidents of Brazil, India and China.

13:59, june 15, 2009

First swine flu death registered in Europe

The first human death in Europe as a result of swine flu has been registered in Scotland, local officials have announced.

13:58, june 15, 2009

US general assumes command in Afghanistan

US General Stanley McChrystal, tasked with carrying out the new US strategy in the war against the Taliban, has formally assumed command of international troops in Afghanistan.

13:46, june 11, 2009

Resolution on N.Korea submitted to UN Security Council

A draft resolution containing sanctions against North Korea over Pyongyang's recent nuclear tests has been submitted to a closed session of the UN Security Council, a diplomatic source said Wednesday.

13:45, june 11, 2009

Russia keeps working on compromise resolution on NKorea - FM

Russia has not dismissed any drafts of a future UN Security Council resolution on North Korea, the Russian Foreign Ministryâ€™s information department said on Wednesday.

13:44, june 11, 2009

Ahmadinejad's economic record may sway Iran vote

If Iranian voters deny President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad re-election on Friday, it may be more a verdict on his economic performance than on his fierce rhetoric against the United States and Israel, his

13:43, june 11, 2009

New U.S. commander in Afghanistan approved by Senate

Stanley McChrystal won Senate confirmation on Wednesday as an Army general and U.S. commander in Afghanistan after a plea for Republicans to end procedural delays and let him start overseeing the war.

13:38, june 10, 2009

U.S. not planning to invade North Korea - special envoy Bosworth

U.S. special envoy to North Korea Stephen Bosworth said the U.S. has no plans to carry out military action in North Korea or overthrow its existing government.

13:37, june 10, 2009

Russia says expecting new North Korea missile test

Russia has information on North Korean plans to launch a ballistic missile but does not know when it will take place, Interfax news agency quoted a senior Russian military source as saying on

13:36, june 10, 2009

Rescuers recover 41 bodies from Brazil plane crash

Rescuers have recovered another 17 bodies from the Air France plane that crashed into the Atlantic Ocean last week, bringing the total number to 41, Brazilian representatives involved in the search

13:35, june 10, 2009

Panel OKs new commanders for Afghanistan and NATO

A Senate panel on Tuesday approved the nominations of Army Lt. Gen. Stanley McChrystal to be the next commander of U.S. and allied forces in Afghanistan and Navy Adm.

14:08, june 9, 2009

Iran expects 'record' turnout for presidential vote

Iran expects a record number of voters to cast their ballots in this week's presidential election, the head of the country's election committee said on Monday.

14:07, june 9, 2009

Tail fin of Air France jet found, total of 24 bodies recovered

The Brazilian Navy has recovered a large section of the tail fin of an Air France plane that crashed into the Atlantic last week, and a total of 24 bodies have also been found.

14:06, june 9, 2009

Margelov, Lebanon leaders discuss sit' after general polls

Mikhail Margelov, Chairman of the Committee on International Affairs of the Federation Council (FC) upper house of the Russian parliament, met with foremost political leaders of Lebanon here on

14:05, june 9, 2009

New US commander to review strategy in Afghanistan

President Barack Obama's choice to lead US and NATO forces in Afghanistan has been asked to carry out a review of military strategy and report his findings within two months.

13:52, june 8, 2009

U.S. journalists get 12 years hard labor in North Korea

A North Korean high court has sentenced two U.S. journalists to 12 years of hard labor for illegally crossing the country's border, North Korea's state KCNA news agency reported on Monday.

13:44, june 8, 2009

Iran expects 'record' turnout for vote

Iran expects a record number of voters to cast their ballots in this week's presidential election, the head of the country's election committee has said.

13:43, june 8, 2009

17 people found dead at A-330 crash site in Atlantic

Seventeen people were found dead at the crash site of the Air France airbus A-330 in the Atlantic Ocean, Lieutenant-Colonel of the Brazilian Air Force Henry Munhoz told a press conference on Sunday.