Russia’s President Dmitry Medvedev (R) and France’s President Nicolas Sarkozy chat during a coffee break during the G8 summit at the Deerhurst Resort is Huntsville, Ontario, on June 26, 2010. The leaders of the Group of Eight richest nations began summit talks on June 25, 2010, in an exclusive Canadian lakeside resort, with the fragile […]
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Family of captured Israeli soldier launches march to Jerusalem to press for his release
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Motorbikes follow a car during a rally calling for the release of captured Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit in Tel Aviv June 25, 2010. Shalit was captured by Palestinian militants four years ago in a cross-border raid. June 27, 2010 JERUSALEM (KATAKAMI / FOX NEWS / AP) — The family of a captured Israeli soldier is […]
Read moreUNESCO awards Iran president for revival of Shushtar aqueduct system
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June 27, 2010 (IRAN’S PRESIDENCY WEBSITE) The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization representative to Iran has awarded a plaque of honor to President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad for revival of Shushtar aqueduct System. The award was conferred on the president after a ceremony held in Shushtar on Wednesday to mark the first anniversary of registration […]
Read moreG-8 Expects Israel May Take Action on Iran, Berlusconi Says
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June 26 (Bloomberg) — Group of Eight leaders expect Israel may decide to take action against Iran out of concern that the country is building nuclear weapons, Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi said. Since “Iran is not guaranteeing a peaceful production of nuclear power, the members of the G-8 are worried, and believe absolutely that […]
Read moreKarzai backs new U.S. commander in Afghanistan
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Adm. Mike Mullen: “My message will be clear: nothing changes about our strategy.” June 26, 2010 Kabul, Afghanistan (CNN) — Afghanistan’s president has backed the selection of Gen. David Petraeus as the top NATO commander in Afghanistan, saying he is “experienced” and an “expert commander” with knowledge of his war-torn nation. President Hamid Karzai […]
Read moreReport: North Korea plans meeting to elect new leaders
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An undated picture shows Kim Jong Il inspecting the Rakwon Machine Complex in North Pyongan province. June 26, 2010 (CNN) — North Korea’s ruling party plans to hold a meeting with its representatives in September, state media said Saturday. The meeting is “for electing (the party’s) highest leading body,” the North Korean Central News Agency […]
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