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14:00, june 24, 2009

Brazil views terrorism as possible cause of Air France crash

Brazil's special forces are investigating all possible causes of the Air France crash in the Atlantic, including a terrorist attack, the country's intelligence chief said on Wednesday.

13:59, june 24, 2009

Russia never does anything demonstratively - Sergei Lavrov

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov rejected accusations that Russia demonstratively showed support for Mahmoud Ahmadinejad at the presidential election in Iran.

13:58, june 24, 2009

Iran's Khamenei may be a casualty in vote crisis

Just a few weeks ago, they would have been virtually unthinkable acts of defiance in Iran: standing up to the supreme leader, ignoring his warnings to stay off the streets â€” then chanting for his

13:57, june 24, 2009

Even at home, Afghanistan is close for green berets

Even when they are between missions, US special forces dubbed the "green berets" are never far from Afghanistan where they have been fighting for almost eight years.

13:47, june 23, 2009

Iran's election authority refuses to annul vote results

Iran's Guardian Council, which oversees national elections, has said it will not annul the results of the country's controversial June 12 presidential vote, state television reports said.

13:46, june 23, 2009

Russia's Lavrov to address OSCE conference in Vienna

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov will address a conference of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe on Tuesday as part of his European tour.

13:45, june 23, 2009

DPRK closes vast area of Sea of Japan (East Sea) to nav

The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) has again closed a vast area off its eastern coast to navigation, reporting for the first time that such a measure is being taken in view of the

13:43, june 23, 2009

Top Obama aide in Afghanistan to assess war plan

US national security adviser James Jones has arrived in Afghanistan, a US official said Tuesday, on a visit aimed at monitoring implementation of a new US strategy against the Taliban.

14:14, june 22, 2009

US clearly understands Russia’s call for linking START to ABM - FM

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov believes that the United States is well aware of Moscowâ€™s position on strategic offensive weapons and missile defence.

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