Jon Huntsman confirmed as US ambassador to Russia
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- The US Senate on Thursday confirmed businessman, veteran diplomat and former presidential candidate Jon Huntsman…
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Tens of thousands evacuated from Ukraine arms depot ‘sabotage’ blasts
by Andriy Perun Agence France-Presse KALYNIVKA, Ukraine - Ukrainian authorities evacuated more than 30,000 people Wednesday from the central Vinnytsia region after a…
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Russia-proposed UN Ukraine force must not deepen division: US
KIEV, Ukraine (AFP) - The US special envoy to Ukraine on Saturday called the Russian proposal for a UN peacekeeping force there "a…
8 years ago
PHL Embassy in Moscow urges Filipinos in Russia to take extra precautions following hoax bomb threats in some areas
(Eagle News) -- The Philippine Embassy in Moscow is urging Filipinos in Russia to take extra precautions following reports…
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Three astronauts blast off for five-month ISS mission
by Kirill Kudryavtsev Agence France Presse BAIKONUR, Kazakhstan (AFP) -- Two US astronauts and a Russian cosmonaut blasted off for…
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Tennis: Sharapova knocked out while Venus advances at US Open
by Jim Slater Agence France Presse NEW YORK, United States (AFP) -- Maria Sharapova's Grand Slam return after a…
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US agents close Russian trade mission, Moscow protests
by Dave Clark / with Max Delany in Moscow Agence France Presse WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) US federal agents…
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Russia says US plans to search its San Francisco consulate
by Max Delany Agence France Presse MOSCOW, Russia (AFP) -- Russia said on Friday the FBI planned to carry out a search…
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Russia, France warn of explosive Korea situation
MOSCOW, Russia (AFP) -- President Vladimir Putin warned Friday of a "major conflict" looming on the Korean Peninsula, calling for crisis talks as…
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Russia voices ‘regret’ at US order to shut San Francisco consulate
MOSCOW, Russia (AFP) -- Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on Thursday expressed "regret at the escalation of tensions" after the…
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Russia ‘extremely worried’ about N. Korea situation
MOSCOW, Russia (AFP) -- Russia on Tuesday said it was "extremely worried" about the situation in North Korea, hitting…
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UPDATED: US says N. Korea fired three ‘short-range’ ballistic missiles
SEOUL, South Korea (AFP) -- North Korea fired three short-range ballistic missiles Saturday, the United States military said, following weeks…
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