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- Japan (1,436)
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- Philippines (1,081)
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- Taiwan (190)
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- Uzbekistan (33)
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EU, U.S. present Russia with united sanctions, energy front – draft
BRUSSELS (Reuters) – U.S. and EU leaders on Wednesday will pledge to work together on sanctions and on strengthening Europe and Ukraine’s energy security as they seek to present a united front to Russia, according to a draft document seen by Reuters. …read more Source: The...
China and Turkey fall behind in global corruption index
BERLIN – Turkey and China’s rating on perceived corruption has fallen steeply, according to Transparency International (TI), and the global watchdog called for closer international cooperation to root out graft and abuses of power.Transparency International issues an annual report measuring perceptions of graft rather than actual...
With Its Gold “Vaporized” A Furious Ukraine Turns On Its Central Bankers
two weeks ago , following a stunning announcement by the head of Ukraine’s central bank, Valeriya Gontareva, on primetime TV we learned that (virtually) all of Ukraine’s gold was gone, or … …read more Source: Japan Herald...
UNGA approves Arab-backed resolution, urges Israel to renounce nuclear arms
US told UNSC there needs to be greater international pressure on Russia to abide by a ceasefire in Ukraine. The U.N. General Assembly overwhelmingly approved an Arab-backed resolution on December 2 calling on Israel to renounce possession of nuclear weapons and put its nuclear facilities under international oversight. The resolution, adopted in a...
NATO steps up actions to deal with Ukraine crisis
NATO foreign ministers including US secretary of state John Kerry have been meeting in Brussels with the focus on the ongoing crisis in Ukraine. …read more Source: Channel...
China and Turkey Fall Behind in Global Corruption Index
Berlin. Turkey and China’s rating on perceived corruption has fallen steeply, according to Transparency International (TI), and the global watchdog called for closer international cooperation to root out graft and abuses of power. Transparency International issues an annual report measuring perceptions of graft rather than actual levels...
Ashton Carter likely next Pentagon chief
WASHINGTON:The former number-two ranking official at the Pentagon, Ashton Carter (pix), will likely be named as the next US defense secretary, American media reported on Tuesday. President Barack Obama was poised to nominate Carter — a physicist turned national security policy wonk — to replace outgoing Pentagon chief Chuck Hagel,...
NATO vows to step up support to Ukraine
NATO Foreign Ministers on Tuesday stated their support for Ukraine as its new government embarks on key reforms. …read more Source: China...
Nato ministers chart course on Ukraine, Afghanistan
BRUSSELS: Nato foreign ministers met in Brussels on Tuesday aiming to plot a new course after a “year of aggression” from Ukraine to the Middle East a …read more Source: The News...
Ukraine, rebels ink truce
DONETSK, Ukraine: Ukraine and pro-Russian rebels inked a ceasefire in one separatist province and were working to conclude a broader truce on Tuesday …read more Source: The News...
