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Japan's Taro Aso government resigns

05:34 16/09/2009

The Japanese government, led by Prime Minister Taro Aso, resigned at an emergency session of the country's parliament, which began in Tokyo on Wednesday.

Venezuela ready to provide details on arms deal with Russia
05:06 16/09/2009
The Venezuelan government is ready to provide South American states with full information on its arms deal with Russia
Venezuela-Russia arms deal
05:06 16/09/2009
Venezuela plans to increase its defense capability over a possible increase in U.S. military personnel in neighboring Colombia and alleged U.S. plans to invade Venezuela and seize its oil fields.
Russia could challenge U.S. interests - intelligence report
04:25 16/09/2009
Russia has been among the countries that could challenge U.S interests, according to the U.S. 2009 National Intelligence Strategy (NIS).
Russia says Tehran's offer to Iran-6 reflect readiness for talks
01:48 16/09/2009
Iran's recent proposals to the six world powers on its nuclear program reflect Tehran's readiness for constructive talks

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Scuffle in Ukraine’s Parliament Thwarts Language Bill Consideration

Scuffle in Ukraine’s Parliament Thwarts Language Bill Consideration

A brawl broke out in the Ukrainian Parliament on Thursday ahead of the consideration of a bill designed to expand the use of Russian language in the country, a RIA Novosti correspondent reported.

Washington Blasts Russia Again for Poor Democracy Record

Washington Blasts Russia Again for Poor Democracy Record

The U.S. Department of State criticized Russia for continuing violation of human rights and democratic freedoms in an annual report published on Thursday.

Russian presidential envoy to Afghanistan, Zamir Kabulov

Russia Refuses to Allocate $10 mln to Afghan Army

Russia has denied a NATO request to allocate $10 million for the support of the Afghan Army, the Russian presidential envoy to Afghanistan, Zamir Kabulov, said on Thursday following the alliance’s summit in Chicago.

Opposition camp at Moscow’s downtown Chistoprudny Boulevard

Third of Russians Approve of Anti-Putin Camp Closure

Almost third of Russians approve of the closure of the Occupy-style camp at Moscow’s downtown Chistoprudny Boulevard where people were protesting against Vladimir Putin's return to the presidency, a poll held by the Public Opinion Foundation has revealed.

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