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22:02 19/08/2009

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Russia condemns terrorist attacks in Baghdad
21:35 19/08/2009
Belarus registers first case of swine flu - Health Ministry
21:05 19/08/2009
Arctic Sea crew reach Cape Verde island, set to fly to Russia
21:03 19/08/2009
Death toll rises to 95 in Baghdad attacks - Interior Ministry
20:10 19/08/2009
The Iraqi Interior Ministry has reported at least 95 killed and 563 injured after a truck bombing and mortar attacks in the country's capital of Baghdad on Wednesday.
Moscow confirms Afghan transit deal with U.S. to kick in Sept. 6
20:08 19/08/2009
Russia, Germany to jointly probe universe for 'dark matter'
19:44 19/08/2009
A Russian-German orbital observatory set for launch in 2012 will help scientists to study the role of "dark matter" in the structure and the evolution of the universe, a Russian research institute said on Wednesday.
Ukraine's Yushchenko calls on Medvedev to improve bilateral ties
19:13 19/08/2009
Ukrainian President Viktor Yushchenko on Wednesday urged Russian President Dmitry Medvedev to work for better bilateral relations, which have worsened over the last few years, UNIAN news agency reported.
Russia fulfils contract for 18 fighters to Malaysia
18:21 19/08/2009
Russia has completed deliveries of 18 Su-30MKM fighters to Malaysia as part of an agreement signed in 2003
Russia to deliver 8 Su-30MK2 fighters to Vietnam in 2010
17:44 19/08/2009
Russia will fulfill a contract on the delivery of eight Su-30MK2 fighters to Vietnam in 2010
Russia confirms ransom demand was received for Arctic Sea ship
16:55 19/08/2009
Russia's Defense Ministry confirmed on Wednesday that the hijackers of the Arctic Sea did demand a ransom to release the cargo ship
Russia to deliver 8 Su-30MK2 fighters to Vietnam in 2010
16:46 19/08/2009
RUSSIA TO FULFILL CONTRACT IN 2010 ON DELIVERY OF EIGHT SU-30 FIGHTERS TO VIETNAM - ROSOBORONEXPORT
16:30 19/08/2009
Baghdad gripped by panic after attacks kill at least 60
16:27 19/08/2009
The streets of the Iraqi capital of Baghdad fell eerily quiet on Wednesday after truck bomb and mortar attacks killed at least 60 people.
Lithuania may close up to 12 embassies due to economic crisis
15:21 19/08/2009
Lithuania may close down from three to 12 of its embassies next year as it considers more spending cuts amid a sharp economic slump
Pratt&Whitney, Rolls Royce to supply engines for Russia MS-21 jet
14:23 19/08/2009
Russia's Irkut aircraft building corporation has picked Canada's Pratt&Whitney and Britain's Rolls Royce to supply engines for new MS-21 airliners
Israel's Peres says Russia could review missile sales to Iran
13:19 19/08/2009
Israeli President Shimon Peres said on Wednesday Russia could review its plans to deliver advanced air defense systems to Iran.
Jackson's doctor speaks out in YouTube video
12:15 19/08/2009
Michael Jackson's doctor, who is under investigation following the king of pop's death in late June
North Korea to send delegation to South for Kim Dae-jung funeral
09:53 19/08/2009
North Korea is to send officials to the funeral of ex- South Korean president Kim Dae-jung, the Yonhap news agency said on Wednesday.

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