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With Cold War words, Trump launches into nuclear debate
WASHINGTON: President-elect Donald Trump indicated Friday he did not fear a new arms race and warned the United States would match any move by another country to boost its nuclear arsenal, in a spectacular new foray into foreign policy. His stunning — and initially unexplained — use of language reminiscent of the Cold War rocked the Washington...
Plane hijackings in past decade
PARIS: Hijackings like the one on Friday of a Libyan plane have become relatively rare since the September 11, 2001 terror attacks on the United States led to increased security. The hijackers who diverted the plane on Friday to Malta released everyone onboard and surrendered. A Libyan official claimed the men had sought asylum, but Maltese Prime...
Ukraine rebels agree to new indefinite truce
A top Ukrainian insurgent said Friday the rebels had agreed to an indefinite ceasefire negotiated by Moscow and Kiev that would go into effect this weekend. …read more Source: Channel...
Putin warms to Trump, flexes muscles on Syria
MOSCOW (AFP) – Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday appeared to cosy up to US President-elect Donald Trump while asserting his authority as the key powerbroker in Syria.At his annual end-of-year press conference, the confident Kremlin strongman praised Trump for tapping into the public mood in the US to claim his surprise win in...
Pope Francis to grant about $6mln to help East Ukraine residents
Almost 6 million euros ($6.27 million) will be donated as humanitarian aid to the residents of eastern Ukraine as a Christmas gift from Pope Francis, the Pontifical Council Cor Unum said on Friday. …read more Source:...
Putin warms to Trump, flexes muscles on Syria
MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin yesterday appeared to cosy up to US President-elect Donald Trump while stamping his authority as the key powerbroker in Syria. At his annual end-of-year press conference, the confident Kremlin strongman praised Trump for tapping into the public mood in the US to claim his surprise win in the elections. “He...
UN General Assembly Adopts Resolution on International Decade for Action, “Water for Sustainable Development”, 2018-2028
United Nations, General Assembly,Seventy-first session,Agenda item 19 (a) Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bangladesh, Belarus, Belize, Bhutan, Bolivia (Plurinational State of), Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cabo Verde, Cambodia,...
New Year program for children held in Cafesjian Center for Arts with Beeline support
ArmInfo. Cafesjian Center for the Arts held the traditional performance “New Year and Christmas Miracle” with Beeline support. With the help from the children, Santa Claus and Snow Maiden created holiday toys and the Christmas tree that would stand in the central hall of Cafesjian Center for the Arts. More than 100 children aged 5 and...
Putin says Normandy format for Ukraine talks ineffective but should be kept
MOSCOW – Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Friday that the Normandy format of talks on the Ukraine crisis was not that effective, but should be kept anyway. Speaking at an annual end-of-year news conference, Putin also said he supported… …read more Source:...
Putin says relations with Ukraine will improve ‘sooner or later’
Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Friday he was confident that Moscow’s relations with Ukraine would normalise “sooner or later”. …read more Source: Channel...
