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14:55, october 27, 2009

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Brazilian police arrest over 270 suspected drug dealers

Federal police in Brazil have arrested 279 suspected drug dealers in the southern state of Parana following a recent announcement of a major crackdown on crime in the country.

14:51, october 27, 2009

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Obama says he will not rush Afghanistan decision

Despite Republican pressure to act quickly, President Barack Obama says he won't rush his decision about whether to send more troops to Afghanistan where 14 Americans died in the deadliest day for U.

14:59, october 26, 2009

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UN secretary general denounces Baghdad suicide bombings

UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon has strongly condemned Sunday's terrorist attacks on the Iraqi capital that killed over 140 people.

14:58, october 26, 2009

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U.S., Georgia begin joint military drills on Monday

The United States and Georgia begin on Monday two-week joint military drills in preparation for sending troops to Afghanistan.

14:57, october 26, 2009

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Israel too 'weak' to attack Iran nuclear sites: Mottaki

Iran's Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki said on Monday that arch-foe Israel was too weak to carry out any attack on Tehran's nuclear sites.

14:56, october 26, 2009

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Afghanistan president says runoff must be held

Afghanistan's president says a runoff presidential election must be held as planned next month, despite talk of a power-sharing deal with his challenger to avoid a second vote.

14:12, october 23, 2009

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Russia says new U.S. anti-missile scheme may not be implemented

Russia believes that the new U.S.

14:11, october 23, 2009

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Iran, Israel eyeball at Mideast nuke conference

Israel and Iran took part in an international conference on nuclear disarmament last month in Egypt â€” a gathering that is now prompting media reports the two foes held direct discussions that

14:10, october 23, 2009

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Ukraine’s opposition to name Yanukovich for president

Ukraineâ€™s major opposition Party of Regions will convene a congress on Friday to nominate its leader Viktor Yanukovich, 59, for president at the January 17 election.

14:09, october 23, 2009

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2 NATO members: no more troops to Afghanistan now

Two NATO members say they won't be willing to send new troops to Afghanistan until a presidential runoff election Nov.

14:19, october 22, 2009

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U.S. considers IAEA draft deal on Iran as positive step — Kelly

The United States approves the outcome of talks between Iran and three world powers on Tehran's nuclear program and considers a subsequent draft deal of UN nuclear watchdog as a positive step

14:17, october 22, 2009

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Clinton says world must act on nuclear proliferation

U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton told a Washington think-tank on Wednesday that the world faced the nightmare scenario of nuclear-armed terrorists.

14:10, october 22, 2009

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Putin, Berlusconi to discuss investment projects, trade, economic relations

Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi arrived in St. Petersburg. Prime Minister Vladimir Putin greeted Berlusconi at St. Petersburgâ€™s Pulkovo Airport.

14:06, october 22, 2009

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Afghanistan will unravel NATO, says Canadian general

Almost eight years on, a continued lack of focus and resolve in Afghanistan will be NATO's undoing, Canada's former top general warns in a new book.

14:27, october 20, 2009

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UN General Assembly to consider Gaza war crimes by yearend

The UN General Assembly will consider by the end of the year a report on Israeli and Palestinian war crimes in Gaza, delivered by the organization's Human Rights Council, a spokesman said.

14:21, october 20, 2009

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Washington in favor of processing Iran's LEU in Russia, France

The United States supports a proposal of the United Nations nuclear watchdog for Iran to process low-enriched uranium (LEU) in Russia and France, a U.S. State Department spokesperson said.

14:19, october 20, 2009

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U.S. says talks are intensive with Moscow on arms reduction pact

The United States and Russia are currently in an active phase of drafting a new pact to replace the Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START 1), a spokesman for the U.S. Department of State said.

14:14, october 20, 2009

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Afghanistan's Karzai likely to agree run-off election

President Hamid Karzai, under intense global pressure, looked set to agree to a run-off in Afghanistan's disputed election on Tuesday after a U.N.

13:51, october 19, 2009

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Russia ready to make all effort to promote Middle East settlement

Russia â€œis ready to make all effort to promote the peace process between the Arabs and Israel, Russian special presidential envoy in the Middle East and Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Saltanov

13:43, october 19, 2009

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Russian-U.S. nuclear arms talks continue in Geneva

The next round of Russian- U.S. consultations on a replacement for the Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START 1) will be held on Monday in Geneva.

13:37, october 19, 2009

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Iran promises "crushing" response as attack toll rises

Iran's elite Revolutionary Guards promised a "crushing" response to an attack that killed several senior commanders, state television said on Monday, as the death toll from the deadliest such

13:35, october 19, 2009

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Result of disputed Afghanistan poll due on Monday

A U.N.

14:10, october 15, 2009

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Armenia, Turkey presidents discuss prospects to ratify major protocols

The presidents of Armenia and Turkey, Serzh Sargsyan and Abdullah Gul discussed on Wednesday â€œthe results of what has been done over the past year to normalize bilateral relations,â€ Armenian

14:04, october 15, 2009

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Prime Minister Putin says discussing sanctions against Iran would be premature for the time being

Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin said it would be premature to speak of sanctions against Iran for the time being.

13:54, october 15, 2009

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U.S. urges sides to seek peaceful end to conflict in Honduras

The United States has called on both sides in the conflict in Honduras to seek peaceful ways to resolve their differences.

13:47, october 15, 2009

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Italy denies paying off Taliban in Afghanistan

The Italian government denied a newspaper report Thursday that its secret services paid the Taliban thousands of dollars to keep an area in Afghanistan controlled by the Italians safe.

14:15, october 14, 2009

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U.S. wants North Korea to return to nuclear talks

The United States wants North Korea to return to six-nations talks on the denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula, a U.S. assistant secretary of state said.

14:14, october 14, 2009

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US calls for Chinese support on Iran nuclear issue

The United States said Wednesday it needed China's support if progress is to be made in curbing Iran's nuclear programme, ahead of crucial talks on the issue this month.

14:12, october 14, 2009

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Armenian President to make symbolic visit to Turkey

Armeniaâ€™s President Serzh Sargsyan is expected to arrive in Turkey on a visit, which the Turkish Foreign Ministry has described as â€˜symbolicâ€™.

13:56, october 14, 2009

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Brown to dispatch 500 troops to Afghanistan: report

British Prime Minister Gordon Brown plans to send some 500 troops to Afghanistan, The Wall Street Journal reported Tuesday, in a boost to Washington's efforts to secure more commitments from European

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Brazilian police arrest over 270 suspected drug dealers

Federal police in Brazil have arrested 279 suspected drug dealers in the southern state of Parana following a recent announcement of a major crackdown on crime in the country.

Obama says he will not rush Afghanistan decision

Despite Republican pressure to act quickly, President Barack Obama says he won't rush his decision about whether to send more troops to Afghanistan where 14 Americans died in the deadliest day for U.

UN secretary general denounces Baghdad suicide bombings

UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon has strongly condemned Sunday's terrorist attacks on the Iraqi capital that killed over 140 people.

U.S., Georgia begin joint military drills on Monday

The United States and Georgia begin on Monday two-week joint military drills in preparation for sending troops to Afghanistan.

Israel too 'weak' to attack Iran nuclear sites: Mottaki

Iran's Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki said on Monday that arch-foe Israel was too weak to carry out any attack on Tehran's nuclear sites.

Afghanistan president says runoff must be held

Afghanistan's president says a runoff presidential election must be held as planned next month, despite talk of a power-sharing deal with his challenger to avoid a second vote.

Russia says new U.S. anti-missile scheme may not be implemented

Russia believes that the new U.S.

Iran, Israel eyeball at Mideast nuke conference

Israel and Iran took part in an international conference on nuclear disarmament last month in Egypt â€” a gathering that is now prompting media reports the two foes held direct discussions that

Ukraine’s opposition to name Yanukovich for president

Ukraineâ€™s major opposition Party of Regions will convene a congress on Friday to nominate its leader Viktor Yanukovich, 59, for president at the January 17 election.

2 NATO members: no more troops to Afghanistan now

Two NATO members say they won't be willing to send new troops to Afghanistan until a presidential runoff election Nov.

U.S. considers IAEA draft deal on Iran as positive step — Kelly

The United States approves the outcome of talks between Iran and three world powers on Tehran's nuclear program and considers a subsequent draft deal of UN nuclear watchdog as a positive step

Clinton says world must act on nuclear proliferation

U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton told a Washington think-tank on Wednesday that the world faced the nightmare scenario of nuclear-armed terrorists.

Putin, Berlusconi to discuss investment projects, trade, economic relations

Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi arrived in St. Petersburg. Prime Minister Vladimir Putin greeted Berlusconi at St. Petersburgâ€™s Pulkovo Airport.

Afghanistan will unravel NATO, says Canadian general

Almost eight years on, a continued lack of focus and resolve in Afghanistan will be NATO's undoing, Canada's former top general warns in a new book.

UN General Assembly to consider Gaza war crimes by yearend

The UN General Assembly will consider by the end of the year a report on Israeli and Palestinian war crimes in Gaza, delivered by the organization's Human Rights Council, a spokesman said.

Washington in favor of processing Iran's LEU in Russia, France

The United States supports a proposal of the United Nations nuclear watchdog for Iran to process low-enriched uranium (LEU) in Russia and France, a U.S. State Department spokesperson said.

U.S. says talks are intensive with Moscow on arms reduction pact

The United States and Russia are currently in an active phase of drafting a new pact to replace the Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START 1), a spokesman for the U.S. Department of State said.

Afghanistan's Karzai likely to agree run-off election

President Hamid Karzai, under intense global pressure, looked set to agree to a run-off in Afghanistan's disputed election on Tuesday after a U.N.

Russia ready to make all effort to promote Middle East settlement

Russia â€œis ready to make all effort to promote the peace process between the Arabs and Israel, Russian special presidential envoy in the Middle East and Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Saltanov

Russian-U.S. nuclear arms talks continue in Geneva

The next round of Russian- U.S. consultations on a replacement for the Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START 1) will be held on Monday in Geneva.

Iran promises "crushing" response as attack toll rises

Iran's elite Revolutionary Guards promised a "crushing" response to an attack that killed several senior commanders, state television said on Monday, as the death toll from the deadliest such

Result of disputed Afghanistan poll due on Monday

A U.N.

Armenia, Turkey presidents discuss prospects to ratify major protocols

The presidents of Armenia and Turkey, Serzh Sargsyan and Abdullah Gul discussed on Wednesday â€œthe results of what has been done over the past year to normalize bilateral relations,â€ Armenian

Prime Minister Putin says discussing sanctions against Iran would be premature for the time being

Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin said it would be premature to speak of sanctions against Iran for the time being.

U.S. urges sides to seek peaceful end to conflict in Honduras

The United States has called on both sides in the conflict in Honduras to seek peaceful ways to resolve their differences.

Italy denies paying off Taliban in Afghanistan

The Italian government denied a newspaper report Thursday that its secret services paid the Taliban thousands of dollars to keep an area in Afghanistan controlled by the Italians safe.

U.S. wants North Korea to return to nuclear talks

The United States wants North Korea to return to six-nations talks on the denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula, a U.S. assistant secretary of state said.

US calls for Chinese support on Iran nuclear issue

The United States said Wednesday it needed China's support if progress is to be made in curbing Iran's nuclear programme, ahead of crucial talks on the issue this month.

Armenian President to make symbolic visit to Turkey

Armeniaâ€™s President Serzh Sargsyan is expected to arrive in Turkey on a visit, which the Turkish Foreign Ministry has described as â€˜symbolicâ€™.

Brown to dispatch 500 troops to Afghanistan: report

British Prime Minister Gordon Brown plans to send some 500 troops to Afghanistan, The Wall Street Journal reported Tuesday, in a boost to Washington's efforts to secure more commitments from European

The presidents of Armenia and Turkey, Serzh Sargsyan and Abdullah Gul discussed on Wednesday â€œthe results of what has been done over the past year to normalize bilateral relations,â€ Armenian