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EU says will not recognize result of east Ukraine self-rule vote
Date: 2014-05-12 06:55:33 GMT - Belgium - World - SN:12 - ID:716195
BRUSSELS, May 12 (MENA) - The European Union said it would not recognize the result of a referendum on self-rule held by pro-Moscow rebels in east Ukraine on Sunday, calling it illegal, Sky news reprted. "The so-called referenda in ... parts of ....
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Iran, Pakistan sign nine MoUs
Date: 2014-05-11 20:46:52 GMT - Iran - World - SN:151 - ID:715905
TEHRAN, May 11 (MENA) - Iran and Pakistan signed Sunday nine documents and MoUs for bilateral cooperation in various fields. Iran's First Vice President Eshaq Jahangiri and Pakistan's Prime Minister of Nawaz Sharif stressed in a meeting, the need ....
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Putin looking for diplomatic solution to Ukraine crisis - Kissinger
Date: 2014-05-11 18:52:54 GMT - USA - World - SN:141 - ID:715836
WASHINGTON, May 11 (MENA) - Former U.S. Secretary of State Henry Kissinger said that Russian President Vladimir Putin is "seemed to be looking for a diplomatic solution to the Ukraine crisis," CNN reported on Sunday. Kissinger added that Russians ....
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We are not at war with Russia - Hagel
Date: 2014-05-11 18:20:26 GMT - USA - World - SN:138 - ID:715783
WASHINGTON, May 11 (MENA) - US Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel said Sunday he saw no evidence Russia had withdrawn troops massed on its border with Ukraine. In an interview broadcast Sunday on ABC, Hagel added "Russia continues to isolate itself ....
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Arizona plane crash kills French tourist
Date: 2014-05-11 18:17:54 GMT - USA - World - SN:137 - ID:715834
WASHINGTON, May 11 (MENA) - A small plane crashed in Arizona on Saturday, killing a French tourist, CNN reported. The Cessna carrying a pilot and six passengers crashed while trying to land at Page Airport, Police Capt. Ray Varner said. The ....
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2 Afghan soldiers, 90 militants killed in latest spate of violence
Date: 2014-05-11 10:55:07 GMT - Afghanistan - World - SN:58 - ID:714844
KABUL, May 11 (MENA) - At least two Afghan national army soldiers and 90 anti-government armed militants were killed in latest wave of violence across the country, Khaama Press reported Sunday. Defense ministry spokesman Gen. Zahir Azimi said the ....
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S. Korean, U.S., Japanese defense ministers to meet in Singapore
Date: 2014-05-11 10:54:53 GMT - south korea - World - SN:57 - ID:714865
SEOUL, May 11 (MENA) - Defense ministers of South Korea, the United States and Japan are expected to meet on the sidelines of the Asia Security Summit in Singapore late this month, a Seoul official said Sunday, with expected discussions on ....
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France awaits strong, fair president in Egypt - French senator
Date: 2014-05-11 10:54:36 GMT - Egypt - World - SN:56 - ID:714841
CAIRO, May 11 (MENA) - France is waiting for a strong and fair president in Egypt, who will be able to achieve development in this great country, said French Senator Christiane Kammermann. In statements following her meeting with Egypt's Foreign ....
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Iran transfers 16 Afghan prisoners to Afghanistan
Date: 2014-05-11 09:55:39 GMT - Afghanistan - World - SN:43 - ID:714634
KABUL, May 11 (MENA) - Afghan officials said Saturday that the Iranian authorities have transferred at least 16 Afghan prisoners to Afghanistan, Khaama Press reported. The officials further added that this is the first time Iran has taken ....
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'Rich List' counts more than 100 UK billionaires
Date: 2014-05-11 09:46:17 GMT - United Kingdom - World - SN:39 - ID:714686
LONDON, May 11 (MENA) - The number of billionaires living in the UK has risen to more than 100 for the first time, BBC quoted the 2014 Sunday Times Rich List. There are now 104 billionaires based in the UK with a combined wealth of more than ....