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Russia Wants to Push Syria for Democratic Reform

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 11:56:00 GMT

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and Foreign Intelligence Service Chief Mikhail Fradkov intend to persuade Syrian President Bashar al-Assad to launch democratic reforms to stabilize the situation in the riot-hit Middle East country, Russia’s Foreign Ministry said on Sunday.

Protests in Syria

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 11:56:00 GMT

Russians Aboard Distressed Cargo Ship off Crimea

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 10:54:00 GMT

The crewmembers of the Maltese-flagged cargo ship on fire off Crimea in the Sea of Azov are Russian nationals, the Ukrainian Emergencies Ministry said on Sunday.

Magnitude 5 Earthquake Strikes Near Iran’s Bushehr Nuke Plant

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 09:38:00 GMT

A magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck near the Bushehr nuclear power plant in south Iran, the U.S. Geological Survey said on its website on Sunday.

Maltese-Flagged Ship with 14 Crew on Fire in Azov Sea

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 09:10:00 GMT

Maltese-Flagged Ship with 14 Crew on Fire in Azov Sea

Over 6,000 Individuals Apply for NASA’s Astronaut Corps

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 08:42:00 GMT

Over 6,000 individuals have applied for joining NASA’s astronaut corps, which is twice as many as the U.S. space agency typically receives, NASA said in a statement on Sunday.

Russia to Build Effective Shield against NATO Missile Threat – Rogozin

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 07:08:00 GMT

Russia will build a reliable aerospace defense system to effectively counter NATO missile threats, Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Rogozin said on Sunday.

Karabakh settlement discussion

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 01:55:00 GMT

Clinton Urges Peaceful Solution to Karabakh Conflict

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 01:55:00 GMT

U.S. State Secretary Hillary Clinton told her Armenian counterpart Edward Nalbandian that the Nagorny Karabakh conflict should be settled solely by peaceful means

FM Lavrov Explains Russia’s Veto on Syria Resolution in UN

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 23:15:00 GMT

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on Saturday explained why Russia vetoed a resolution on Syria in the UN Security Council.

Main news of February 4

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 19:59:00 GMT

U.S. ‘Disgusted’ by Russia, China Double Veto on Syria Resolution

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 19:29:00 GMT

U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Susan Rice said on Saturday she was "disgusted" by the Russian and Chinese veto on a Security Council resolution on Syria that urges President Bashar al-Assad to step down.

Iran Starts Cruise Missile Production

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 18:44:00 GMT

Iran has launched of the Zafar (Triumph) marine cruise missile for the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) naval forces, Iranian news networks Press TV reported on Saturday.

Russia, China Veto UN Resolution on Syria

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 18:05:00 GMT

Russia and China vetoed a UN Security Council resolution on Syria that calls on President Bashar al-Assad to step down.

At least 12 Dead in Egypt Riots - Ministry

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 14:15:00 GMT

At least 12 people were killed in riots in Egyptian cities in the last two days, a spokesman for the country’s health ministry said on Saturday.

Egypt Football Tragedy

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 14:15:00 GMT

Russian Intelligence Chief, Foreign Minister to Visit Syria Feb. 7

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 13:51:00 GMT

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Saturday he and Foreign Intelligence Service head Mikhail Fradkov will visit Syria and meet with President Bashar Assad on February 7.

Moscow Sees No Progress on European Missile Defense

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 12:30:00 GMT

There has been no shift on the issue of a European missile defense system, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Friday.

Lavrov Defends Russian Arms Supplies to Syria

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 11:21:00 GMT

Russia’s arms supplies to Syria will not affect the balance of power in the Middle East, Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Saturday.

Putin Tells Gazprom to Ensure Gas Supplies for Europe

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 10:10:00 GMT

Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin said on Saturday that Gazprom should take great effort to ensure natural gas exports to Europe, which is experiencing an extremely cold snap.

Extreme Cold Winter 2012

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 10:10:00 GMT

Ecuador Nominates Lenin for Nobel Prize

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 06:35:00 GMT

A namesake of Vladimir Lenin, the late leader of the global proletariat, was nominated for Nobel Peace Prize by an Ecuadorian legislator.

Over 200 People Killed in Syria’s Homs – Media

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 04:29:00 GMT

At least 217 people have been killed in a new major army offensive in the central Syrian city of Homs, Al-Jazeera reported on Saturday citing UK-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights.

Russia to Give Nicaragua $41 mln for Hospital Construction

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 03:04:00 GMT

Russia will provide Nicaragua with $41 million for the construction of a medial center in the capital, Managua, La Voz del Sandinismo publication said citing a presidential aide.

Washington Favors Economic Pressure on Iran – State Dept.

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 00:10:00 GMT

The United States believes there is still time to pursue diplomacy and economic sanctions in search for ways to stop Iran from developing its nuclear program, U.S. State Department spokesman Mark Toner said.