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Bolivian police seize record 2.5 tons of cocaine

Sat, 20 Mar 2010 04:05:00 GMT

A record amount of cocaine weighing some 2.5 tons has been seized by police in the east of Bolivia

U.S. says still waits for N.Korea to resume Six Party talks

Sat, 20 Mar 2010 03:09:00 GMT

Washington says it is ready to be engaged in the Six Party talks as soon as North Korea decides to resume the stalled negotiations.

UN Sec.-Gen. Ban goes on Mideast tour after Moscow

Sat, 20 Mar 2010 00:02:00 GMT

UN secretary general has set off for a tour of the Middle East after his visit to Moscow, where he took part in a meeting of the Mideast Quartet mediators.

Main news of March 19

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 21:01:00 GMT

A roundup of what has happened in the past 24 hours

Putin says Russia-U.S. relations warmer, but urges changes

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 20:06:00 GMT

Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin said on Friday that relations between Russia and the United States have become warmer, but urged fundamental changes.

Putin to meet Chinese vice president Xi

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 18:41:00 GMT

Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin will meet with Chinese Vice President Xi Jinping on March 23, the government press office said on Friday.

Putin hopes Russia-U.S. cooperation leads to Mideast settlement

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 17:46:00 GMT

Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin said on Friday he hopes for successful cooperation with the United States in efforts to resolve the Palestinian-Israeli conflict.

Russian govt. seeks closer ties with U.S. Congress to boost trade

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 17:31:00 GMT

The Russian government would like to see more active cooperation with the U.S. Congress to facilitate trade between the two countries, Prime Minister Vladimir Putin said on Friday.

British Airways staff to go on strike as talks break down

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 17:02:00 GMT

A total of 12,000 British Airways (BA) employees will go on strike on midnight after last-minute talks between the loss-making airline and the Unite union failed on Friday.

Moldovan Democrats ready for dialogue

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 16:37:00 GMT

The Moldovan Democratic Party is ready to discuss ways of solving the country's political crisis with the Communist opposition, party leader Marian Lupu said on Friday.

No stopping 'reset' in Russia-U.S. ties - Lavrov

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 15:23:00 GMT

The much-heralded "reset" in Russia-U.S. relations has become a reality, the Russian foreign minister said on Friday.

Israeli FM claims Mideast Quartet have 'distanced' peace hopes

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 13:51:00 GMT

The Middle East Quartet's call on Israel to freeze all settlement activity in East Jerusalem "distances" hopes for renewed peace talks, the Israeli Foreign Minister said on Friday.

Russia, U.S. close to signing arms treaty - top diplomats

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 13:33:00 GMT

Russia and the United States are close to signing a new arms reduction treaty, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said on Friday.

Reset in Russia-U.S. ties a reality, no stopping now - Lavrov

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 13:28:00 GMT

A reset in Russia-U.S. relations has materialized and there should be no stopping now, the Russian foreign minister said on Friday.

Medvedev does not rule out sanctions against Iran - Lavrov

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 13:11:00 GMT

Russian President Dmitry Medvedev does not rule out the possibility of imposing reasonable sanctions on Iran, the Russian foreign minister said on Friday.

Thai 'Red Shirts' demonstrators plan new protest after 'bloody' Tuesday

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 12:46:00 GMT

Thai opposition demonstrators plan to hold a 20,000-car protest in the country's capital of Bangkok on Saturday, Thai media reported.

Ukraine's Yanukovych seeks foreign investments to hold Euro-2012

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 12:46:00 GMT

Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych believes only foreign investment could prepare the country for the UEFA Euro-2012 football championship.

Russia to showcase its 'better city' technologies at Shanghai Expo

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 11:52:00 GMT

At the 2010 World Expo in Shanghai Russia will showcase its latest ideas and technologies for "a better city," Russia's industry and trade minister said on Friday.

2010 World Expo in Shanghai

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 11:52:00 GMT

Mideast Quartet calls for freeze on Israeli settlement activity

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 11:40:00 GMT

The Middle East Quartet of international mediators has called on Israel to freeze all settlement activity in East Jerusalem, saying it will "use all powers" to resume Israeli-Palestinian peace talks.

Russia to showcase major cities, growth areas at Expo 2010

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 11:31:00 GMT

Russia will present its major growth areas, regions and cities at the 2010 World Expo in Shanghai, the industry and trade minister said on Friday.

Russia to resume space tourist program in 2-3 years

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 10:58:00 GMT

Space tourists will be able again to fly on Russian Soyuz spacecraft to the international orbital station in two to three years, Russia's top space official said on Friday.

Expo 2010 to promote Russo-Chinese understanding - Khristenko

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 10:36:00 GMT

The 2010 World Expo in Shanghai will promote understanding between Russia and China and unity in the building of the countries' futures, Russia's industry and trade minister said Friday.

Ousted president Zelaya returns to Honduras

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 09:45:00 GMT

Ousted Honduran president allowed to return home

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 09:45:00 GMT

Manuel Zelaya, the former president of Honduras, will be allowed to freely return to his homeland, current President Porfirio Lobo said on Friday.