The US is anxious to broaden its influence in Central Asia — and limit that of Russia. The result, however, are questionable alliances with some of the strangest despots in the world.
Archives: 12 December 2010
December 12, 2010
December 12, 2010
Somali pirates hijack Liberian ship in Indian Ocean
Somali pirates have hijacked a Liberian-owned bulk cargo ship in the Indian Ocean, about 1,050 nautical miles east of the Somali coastal village of Eyl, EU anti- piracy force said on Sunday.
December 12, 2010
Stockholm explosions ‘terror attacks’: Police
Swedish police said Sunday the two explosions that hit central Stockholm on Saturday night were “terror attacks” committed by what appeared to be a suicide bomber who killed himself and injured two people.
December 12, 2010
Russia Tried to Stop the Litvinenko Poisioning But Britian said NO!
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December 12, 2010
Sweden probes ‘terrorist’ attack
Two explosions in a busy shopping area of Sweden’s capital Stockholm are being investigated as a terrorist attack, officials say.
December 12, 2010
Camilla ‘contact’ in fees protest
Home Secretary Theresa May confirms there was “contact” between the Duchess of Cornwall and one of the protesters who attacked her car on Thursday.
December 12, 2010
May to consider banning US pastor
Home Secretary Theresa May says she will be “actively looking at” whether a controversial US pastor should be banned from entering the UK.
December 12, 2010
Hughes Lib Dem plea: Stay with us
Deputy leader Simon Hughes urges unhappy Lib Dems to “stay with us” while Chris Huhne suggests their current “immense unpopularity” was inevitable.
December 12, 2010
Amazon hit by web service failure
The European websites of the online retailer Amazon go temporarily offline, amid ongoing threats against major sites by pro-Wikileak activists.
December 12, 2010
President Medvedev to chair Security Council meeting on energy issues
Russian President Dmitry Medvedev today holds the last for his year Security Council meeting. The Kremlin press service reported the meeting would focus on energy issues. “As the post-crisis recovery proceeds, energy consumption will only increase, and the theme of environmental responsibility of entire countries will become more relevant” – ITAR-TASS quoted Medvedev as saying.
December 12, 2010
Medvedev visits Elton John concert
On Sunday Russian President Dmitry Medvedev attended a Moscow concert of iconic British singer Elton John. The President referred to his music as major and top-quality. “Attended a concert by Elton John. Very serious, top-quality work – almost three hours of live music” – quotes RIA Novosti from the entry made by the head of [...]
December 12, 2010
Medvedev promises to deal with instigators of Saturday’s disturbances in Moscow
Russian President Dmitry Medvedev has promised inevitable punishment for all those involved in mass disorders at Manezh Square in Moscow on Saturday. “And lastly – regarding the events at the Manezh. In the country at large, and specifically in Moscow – everything is under control. All troublemakers will face the consequences. All of them.
December 12, 2010
Austria concerned about rights of Russian minorities in Baltics
Rights of minorities must be protected in any European Union country. This fully applies to the Russian-speaking population in Baltic countries. A corresponding statement was made by Austrian Foreign Minister Michael Spindelegger. “I have had occasion to visit all three Baltic States of the former Soviet Union. I know the problem and its history.
December 12, 2010
Democrats lead in Kosovo elections – exit polls
The ruling Democratic Party of Kosovo Prime Minister Hashim Thaci is in the lead with 32% of the vote in parliamentary elections in the southern Serbian province of Kosovo, according to data from exit polls.