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23rd January, 2013
Russia urges Iran to speed up cooperation on nuclear talks
The Russian foreign minister's comments came as Tehran proposed Cairo as the next venue for a meeting with the 'P5+1', comprising the UN Security Council and Germany.
The Russian foreign minister's comments came as Tehran proposed Cairo as the next venue for a meeting with the 'P5+1', comprising the UN Security Council and Germany.
4th January, 2013
Syria meeting possible next week: Masood Khan
“We are hoping there will be a trilateral meeting sometime next week between Moscow, Washington and Mr Brahimi,” said Masood Khan.
“We are hoping there will be a trilateral meeting sometime next week between Moscow, Washington and Mr Brahimi,” said Masood Khan.
17th December, 2012
T minus two days: Soyuz launch
The Soyuz spacecraft, which will carry US astronaut Thomas Marshburn, Russian cosmonaut Roman Romanenko and Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield, is scheduled to fly to the…
The Soyuz spacecraft, which will carry US astronaut Thomas Marshburn, Russian cosmonaut Roman Romanenko and Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield, is scheduled to fly to the…
17th December, 2012
Soyuz put in place for mission to space station
Incredibly impressive to see the final assembly of the rocket that will throw us into orbit. This is one excited crew! :Marshburn.
Incredibly impressive to see the final assembly of the rocket that will throw us into orbit. This is one excited crew! :Marshburn.
9th December, 2012
Russia, China alliance wants greater govt voice in Internet oversight
A proposal calling for new governmental powers to regulate cyberspace could enable countries to block Web locations.
A proposal calling for new governmental powers to regulate cyberspace could enable countries to block Web locations.
8th December, 2012
Internet governance talks in jeopardy as Arab states, Russia ally
The International Telecommunications Union in Dubai, is supposed to result in the adoption of a new international treaty governing trans-border communications.
The International Telecommunications Union in Dubai, is supposed to result in the adoption of a new international treaty governing trans-border communications.
13th November, 2012
Impeccable on ice
Thought to be something older than Christianity itself, ice skating is a means of traveling, leisure, staying in shape and obviously, as a sport.
Thought to be something older than Christianity itself, ice skating is a means of traveling, leisure, staying in shape and obviously, as a sport.
6th November, 2012
Putin fires Russian defence minister: official
Russian President Vladimir Putin fired defence minister Anatoly Serdyukov over a corruption scandal, the most dramatic change to the government since he returned to the Kremlin for a third term.
Russian President Vladimir Putin fired defence minister Anatoly Serdyukov over a corruption scandal, the most dramatic change to the government since he returned to the Kremlin for a third term.
2nd November, 2012
Spacewalkers tackle coolant leak on space station
A pair of spacewalking astronauts floated outside the ISS to bypass a leak in one of the cooling systems.
A pair of spacewalking astronauts floated outside the ISS to bypass a leak in one of the cooling systems.
29th October, 2012
Auctioning off the internet to the UN
Fighting is expected to be intense over proposals to rewrite global telecom rules to effectively give the United Nations control over the Internet.
Fighting is expected to be intense over proposals to rewrite global telecom rules to effectively give the United Nations control over the Internet.
27th October, 2012
Flyswatters with a face
Russian artist Vasily Slonov created 68 flyswatters for his exhibition which opened on October 26, 2012.
Russian artist Vasily Slonov created 68 flyswatters for his exhibition which opened on October 26, 2012.
26th October, 2012
UN agency says India FDI inflows drop 42 per cent in first half
FDI inflows into India in the first half of 2012 contracted 42.8 per cent to $10.4 billion, according to the global investment trend monitor of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development .
FDI inflows into India in the first half of 2012 contracted 42.8 per cent to $10.4 billion, according to the global investment trend monitor of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development .
21st October, 2012
The world over the weekend
A slideshow of what transpired over the weekend.
A slideshow of what transpired over the weekend.
16th October, 2012
Russia assures India it won’t sell arms to Pakistan
“We don’t do military business with your enemies. We don’t transfer any arms to them,” said Russian Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Rogozin.
“We don’t do military business with your enemies. We don’t transfer any arms to them,” said Russian Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Rogozin.
15th October, 2012
Space exploration and Pakistan: The significance of space technology
Nothing inspires young inquisitive minds more than a paradigm-shifting breakthrough in the understanding of the Universe.
Nothing inspires young inquisitive minds more than a paradigm-shifting breakthrough in the understanding of the Universe.
15th October, 2012
Syria accused of using Russian made cluster-bombs
The Syrian regime was accused of dropping cluster bombs in a new sign of desperation and disregard for its own people.
The Syrian regime was accused of dropping cluster bombs in a new sign of desperation and disregard for its own people.
8th October, 2012
FBI: Workers hid scheme to sell Russia electronics
US Federal Agents are accused of being involved in a scheme to illicitly sell military technology to Russia, starting in 2008.
US Federal Agents are accused of being involved in a scheme to illicitly sell military technology to Russia, starting in 2008.
3rd October, 2012
Stable Afghanistan is in common interest of Pakistan, Russia: FO
Foreign Office Spokesperson Moazzam Khan said that both the countries want peace and stability in the region.
Foreign Office Spokesperson Moazzam Khan said that both the countries want peace and stability in the region.
2nd October, 2012
Russian FM due tomorrow on 2-day visit
Russian FM Sergey Viktorovich Lavrov is arriving on Wednesday for bilateral consultations. He will be in Islamabad for two days (Oct 3-4) on the invitation of FM Khar.
Russian FM Sergey Viktorovich Lavrov is arriving on Wednesday for bilateral consultations. He will be in Islamabad for two days (Oct 3-4) on the invitation of FM Khar.
9th September, 2012
Clinton sees Russia trade move soon, at odds on Syria
The US Congress could move this month to upgrade trade relations with Moscow, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said on Saturday.
The US Congress could move this month to upgrade trade relations with Moscow, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said on Saturday.
