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31st May, 2012
Obama talks Syria, Euro crisis with Merkel, Hollande
Obama discussed the euro crisis and the need for an end to violence in Syria in a video conference with leaders of France, Germany and Italy.
Obama discussed the euro crisis and the need for an end to violence in Syria in a video conference with leaders of France, Germany and Italy.
21st May, 2012
Asian shares mixed after G8 meeting
Asian markets were mixed, with traders getting relief from G8 leaders statement that they want Greece to remain in the eurozone.
Asian markets were mixed, with traders getting relief from G8 leaders statement that they want Greece to remain in the eurozone.
20th May, 2012
G8 urges political transition as clashes rock Damascus
The clashes in the Syrian killed nine people, adding urgency to the G8 calls for all sides to adhere to a UN-brokered truce.
The clashes in the Syrian killed nine people, adding urgency to the G8 calls for all sides to adhere to a UN-brokered truce.
20th May, 2012
G8 vows to supply markets despite Iran oil embargo
The move came days before the next round of nuclear talks between global powers and Iran over its nuclear program and ahead of EU's oil embargo on it.
The move came days before the next round of nuclear talks between global powers and Iran over its nuclear program and ahead of EU's oil embargo on it.
18th May, 2012
Russia says action on Syria, Iran may go nuclear
Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev warned that military action against sovereign states could lead to a regional nuclear war.
Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev warned that military action against sovereign states could lead to a regional nuclear war.
10th May, 2012
Putin to skip G8 summit in US next week: White House
Putin would send ex-president, and current Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev, with whom Obama had a close relationship, to the United States.
Putin would send ex-president, and current Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev, with whom Obama had a close relationship, to the United States.
7th June, 2011
Nato hits Qadhafi intelligence HQ
TRIPOLI: Nato air raids targeted the military intelligence headquarters of Moamer Qadhafi’s battered regime on Monday, ahead of a visit to Libya by an envoy…
TRIPOLI: Nato air raids targeted the military intelligence headquarters of Moamer Qadhafi’s battered regime on Monday, ahead of a visit to Libya by an envoy…
27th May, 2011
G8 leaders throw weight behind Arab Spring
DEAUVILLE: The G8 world powers threw their weight behind the Arab Spring on Friday, intensifying the pressure on Libyan strongman Muammer Qadhafi and pledging billions…
DEAUVILLE: The G8 world powers threw their weight behind the Arab Spring on Friday, intensifying the pressure on Libyan strongman Muammer Qadhafi and pledging billions…
27th May, 2011
Sarkozy proposes $40 billion Arab spring aid
DEAUVILLE: French President Nicolas Sarkozy proposed to Group of Eight leaders that a $40 billion package be drawn up to support new Arab democracies, Tunisian…
DEAUVILLE: French President Nicolas Sarkozy proposed to Group of Eight leaders that a $40 billion package be drawn up to support new Arab democracies, Tunisian…
27th May, 2011
Japan PM Kan to visit Washington this year: US official
DEAUVILLE, France: Japanese Prime Minister Naoto Kan will make an official visit to Washington in September, officials said Thursday after the Japanese leader met US…
DEAUVILLE, France: Japanese Prime Minister Naoto Kan will make an official visit to Washington in September, officials said Thursday after the Japanese leader met US…
26th May, 2011
UK plans $175 million aid for Arab Spring nations
DEAUVILLE: Britain plans a 110 million pound ($175 million) aid package to help support the transition to democracy in countries like Tunisia and Egypt, the…
DEAUVILLE: Britain plans a 110 million pound ($175 million) aid package to help support the transition to democracy in countries like Tunisia and Egypt, the…
26th May, 2011
France and Russia agree unprecedented warship deal
DEAUVILLE: Russia and France finalised Thursday an unprecedented deal for Paris to sell four powerful modern warships to Moscow, in a move that may worry…
DEAUVILLE: Russia and France finalised Thursday an unprecedented deal for Paris to sell four powerful modern warships to Moscow, in a move that may worry…
26th May, 2011
Arab Spring, IMF row to preoccupy G8 leaders
DEAUVILLE: Leaders of the Group of Eight gather in France on Thursday to endorse aid to new Arab democracies, but wrangling among Western and developing…
DEAUVILLE: Leaders of the Group of Eight gather in France on Thursday to endorse aid to new Arab democracies, but wrangling among Western and developing…
23rd May, 2011
I feel at home in Ireland, says Obama
DUBLIN: US President Barack Obama said on Monday that he felt “at home” in Ireland as a crowd of euphoric Dubliners embraced him as a…
DUBLIN: US President Barack Obama said on Monday that he felt “at home” in Ireland as a crowd of euphoric Dubliners embraced him as a…
