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Putin opts out of G-8 summit, cancels meeting with Obama

Written on 10 May, 2012 at 4:56 in Politics, World | viewed times and users have made 0 comments so far

WASHINGTON –  Russian President Vladimir Putin is skipping a planned visit to the United States this month for an economic summit and a much-anticipated meeting with President Barack Obama, the White House announced Wednesday. The Russian leader told Obama by... (Continue reading)

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Putin claims victory in Russia’s presidential election amid allegations of violations in election

Written on 5 Mar, 2012 at 7:53 in Latest, World | viewed times and users have made 0 comments so far

MOSCOW –  Vladimir Putin claimed victory in Russia’s presidential election before tens of thousands of cheering supporters Sunday, even as the opposition and independent observers insisted the vote had been marred by widespread fraud. At a massive rally just outside... (Continue reading)

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China backs India for UNSC seat, vaguely

Written on 15 Apr, 2011 at 2:44 in Business, Latest | viewed times and users have made 0 comments so far

BEIJING: China on Thursday joined Russia in vaguely backing India’s quest for a permanent Security Council seat but there was no promise that Beijing would vote for New Delhi’s inclusion on UN high table. The joint statement issued after the... (Continue reading)

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Russia, China call for immediate ceasefire in Libya

Written on 22 Mar, 2011 at 22:07 in Latest | viewed times and users have made 0 comments so far

BEIJING/MOSCOW: China and Russia have called for an immediate ceasefire in Libya expressing concern over civilian casualties in the military strikes by allied forces in areas controlled by Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi. “China noticed reports of civilian casualties from the... (Continue reading)

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