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NATO to double its reaction force to counter threat of Russian aggression
NATO announced plans to establish six new command posts in Eastern Europe and more than double the size of its…
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ASIA
Iran, Russia facilitate bilateral monetary transfers
A Moscow-based subsidiary of Iran’s state-run Bank Melli is facilitating money transfers between Iran and Russia, Iran’s ambassador to Russia…
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Conflict escalates in Ukraine’s troublesome east
The Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed concern over the deteriorating situation in Eastern Ukraine, the Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said…
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EUROPE
New round of peace talks on Ukraine crisis ends without deal
The latest round of peace talks on Ukraine crisis on Saturday ended in the Belarusian capital of Minsk without an…
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OSCE calls for immediate ceasefire as situation in Ukraine deteriorates
OSCE Chairperson-in-Office and Serbian Foreign Minister Ivica Dacic called for an immediate ceasefire on Saturday, as the situation in Ukraine…
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Breaking News
Kiev declares state of emergency in eastern Ukraine
Ukrainian Prime Minister Arseny Yatsenyuk said Monday that his government has imposed a state of emergency in the restive eastern…
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EUROPE
Poland’s desire to be shielded
By Debalina Ghoshal As Russia deploys “Iskander” tactical nuclear missiles to Kaliningrad, the country’s westernmost territory, Poland’s apprehensions have increased,…
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AMERICAS
Remarks of President Barack Obama at the State of the Union Address
The full text of the State of the Union Address by the President of the United States of America Barack…
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Breaking News
14 killed, over 100 wounded in fighting in east Ukraine
At least 14 people have been killed and over 100 others wounded in eastern Ukraine in the past day as…
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EUROPE
Azeris mark the anniversary of January massacre by Soviet troops
On January 20, Azeris mark the 25th anniversary of the so-called Black January events. Soviet troops, reportedly numbering some 26,000…
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