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- Azerbaijan (1,400)
- Bangladesh (459)
- China (1,817)
- India (3,608)
- Indonesia (807)
- Japan (1,436)
- Kazakhstan (682)
- Kyrgyzstan (667)
- Laos (3)
- Malaysia (6,377)
- Myanmar (25)
- Nepal (712)
- Pakistan (3,592)
- Philippines (1,081)
- Singapore (4,460)
- South Korea (305)
- Taiwan (190)
- Tajikistan (42)
- Thailand (1,124)
- Uzbekistan (33)
- Vietnam (614)
Ukraine, Japan Face Tense Diplomacy as UN Council Newcomers
Ukraine and Japan are among five countries set to win election to the UN Security Council today, taking seats alongside Russia and China, countries with which they have tense relations. …read more Source:...
Cathay suspends flights over Iran after missile warning
HONG KONG: Cathay Pacific said Wednesday it had suspended flights over Iran and the Caspian Sea after an aviation safety body issued a warning about Russian missiles being fired at Syria, while some European airlines have also taken measures. The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) took action to avoid a repeat of the tragedy involving...
Ukraine expected to win UN Council seat—and face Russia
UNITED NATIONS — Diplomats expect no surprises in Thursday’s elections for new members of the Security Council but there will almost certainly be some fireworks when Ukraine joins the UN’s most powerful body, where arch opponent Russia has a permanent seat. This year’s election is uncontested — five candidates for...
MH17 prosecutors now face tricky task of catching culprits
THE HAGUE: A Dutch-led criminal probe to find those responsible for shooting down flight MH17 has now become the top priority after the cause of the crash was unveiled, but doubts remain whether the culprits will ever be caught. Analysts said Wednesday that Russia’s cooperation in the investigation to identify those behind the downing of...
Ukraine expected to win UN Council seat and face Russia
Diplomats expect no surprises in Thursday’s elections for new members of the Security Council but there will almost certainly be some fireworks when Ukraine joins the UN’s most powerful body, where arch opponent Russia has a permanent seat. …read more Source: The Times of...
Ukrainian man gets 6-year prison term in Russia for spying
A court in Moscow has sentenced a former defense factory chief from Ukraine to six years in prison on espionage charges, a verdict that comes amid continuing tensions in Russia-Ukraine ties. …read more Source: The Times of...
MH17 prosecutors now face tricky task of catching culprits
The wrecked cockpit of Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 is presented to the press during a presentation of the final report on the cause of the its crash, at the Gilze Rijen airbase October 13, 2015 – AFP Photo THE HAGUE: A Dutch-led criminal probe to find those responsible for shooting down flight MH17 has now become the top priority after the...
Russia sentences elderly Ukrainian to 6 years for ‘spying’
Russia has accused 73-year-old Yury Soloshenko of trying to smuggle sensitive missile defence technology out of Russia. …read more Source: Channel...
Ukraine wants an Ikea, ‘symbol’ of anti-corruption fight
Ukraine’s economy minister pleaded today for Ikea to set up shop in his country, saying it would show Kiev was serious about fighting the corruption that reportedly caused the furniture giant to ditch a previous Ukrainian foray. “We hope that Ikea will open a store. It would be an important symbol, because of its good reputation and...
A Gyumri singer Leonora will represent Armenia at the Wiktoria 2015 international competition
October 18, Warsaw will host the Wiktoria 2015 International Competition named after a Polish singer and pop star Anna German. A Gyumri opera singer Leonora will represent Armenia. She had received the invitation to this Competition by the “World Performing Art” Association. Aravot.am learned about this from the singer. She will perform...
