AFP – France’s new leader Francois Hollande will fly to Berlin within hours of his swearing-in ceremony on May 15 for talks with German Chancellor Angela Merkel. Several French official sources confirmed Tuesday’s planned talks, which were to include a press conference and a working dinner and were expected to focus on the eurozone […]
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British Foreign Secretary condemns bomb attacks in Syria
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LONDON — British Foreign Secretary William Hague has condemned the attacks in Damascus on 10 May, which have killed at least 40 people. Speaking today Mr. William Hague said: “I condemn today’s bomb attacks in Damascus which have claimed over 40 lives and injured more than 300 people, most of them civilians. […]
Read moreIsrael Unity Deal Unlikely to Significantly Shift Iran Strategy
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(VOA) — Former Israeli opposition leader Shaul Mofaz’s surprise entry into Israel’s ruling coalition this week appears unlikely to trigger a major shift in Israeli policy on Iran’s nuclear program, analysts say. The leader of Israel’s centrist Kadima party was sworn in as Israeli vice premier this week after agreeing to join Prime […]
Read moreMaj. Gen. Amir Eshel appointed new Israeli Air Force commander
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Replacing Maj. Gen. Nehushtan, the new IAF commander appointed in a ceremony held today assuring, “we face challenges, but are ready for any future task” TEL AVIV — In a ceremony held today in Tel Aviv’s “Rabin” (Hakirya) Base, Maj. Gen. Amir Eshel was appointed Commander of the IAF. Minister of Defense, Mr. […]
Read moreDavid Cameron meets Prime Minister Gilani of Pakistan
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A joint statement was released to mark the occasion of The First Annual Summit of the UK-Pakistan Enhanced Strategic Dialogue LONDON — Prime Minister David Cameron hosted Prime Minister Gilani of Pakistan in Number 10 this afternoon, where they had a fruitful discussion on developments in the Enhanced Strategic Dialogue which was agreed […]
Read moreRussia condemns “terrorist” attacks in Syria
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MOSCOW (Reuters) – Russia strongly condemns recent “terrorist” attacks in Syria, the Foreign Ministry said on Thursday, after two suicide car bombers killed 55 people in Damascus. In a meeting with the Syrian ambassador to Moscow, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Bogdanov ”decisively condemned the terrorist acts that have taken place in Syria in recent days,” the ministry said in a […]
Read morePutin sends condolences on SuperJet-100 crash to Indonesian President
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RUSSIA — Russian President Vladimir Putin sent his condolences to President of the Republic of Indonesia Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono following the crash of a Sukhoi Superjet 100 airplane. The message reads: “Please accept my heartfelt condolences on the tragic death of Indonesian citizens travelling aboard the Russian Sukhoi Superjet 100 airplane, which has crashed. […]
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