U.S. ready to discuss further arms reduction with Russia
The United States is ready to discuss further arms reduction efforts with Russia, including tactical nuclear weapons, a high-ranking State Department official said.
Berlusconi faces trial for underage hooker
ITALIAN Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi will go on trial for allegedly paying an underage hooker for sex and abuse of power, a judge ruled today.
U.S. confirms $50 mln aid for Ukraine`s nuclear security program
The United States has officially confirmed that it will render Ukraine $50 million to support the country`s nuclear security program.
Russia to deploy modern missile defense systems on Kuril Islands
Moscow will deploy reinforcements to include short- and long-range air defense missile systems including the latest S-400 Triumf system to the southern Kuril Islands to protect Russia`s sovereignty in the Far East, a high-ranking official in the General Staff of the armed forces said on Tuesday.
Pirates seize Maltese vessel off Oman
Pirates seized a Maltese-flagged vessel with a crew of 23 off the coast of Oman, the European Union anti-piracy force, EUNavfor, said.
Japanese opposition criticize government for anti-Russian rhetoric
Anti-Russian rhetoric by the Japanese premier made the foreign minister`s recent visit to Moscow `pointless,` a Japanese opposition leader said.
China replaces Japan as world`s second largest economy
Japan ceded the title of the world`s second largest economy to China, the NHK TV channel said on Monday citing a government report.
EU pushes Mubarak for `faster and deeper reforms`
The European Union urged the Egyptian authorities to take more decisive steps to meet the protesters` demands after Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak announced his intention to stay in power until September in his address to the nation late on Thursday.
Egypt awaits `important` announcement from army
Egypt`s military will issue an "important statement" for the nation soon, the higher council of the Egyptian armed forces said on Friday.
N.Korea says no more talks with South
North Korea`s military said Thursday it will no longer seek talks with South Korea over what it called Seoul`s reluctance to ease hostility, South Korea`s Yonhap news agency reported.
Visa-free regime between Israel and Ukraine comes into force
An agreement on visa-free travel between Ukraine and Israel, signed in July 2010, comes into force on Wednesday.
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder: Neuro-Biotech Addresses a Focused Approach
BASEL, Switzerland, February 8, 2011 / CNW Telbec / -- Neuro-Biotech Corporation (PINKSHEET: MRES) (OTCQB: MRES), having recently signed a Business Development Agreement with Russian based Credo-TM, who in turn had just finished negotiations for 1,000,000 Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) test with their nation▓s military forces to help with early detection of PTSD which is an ongoing concern for worldwide military forces.
Russia deports Guardian correspondent
Luke Harding, The Guardian`s Moscow correspondent, was deported from Russia upon his arrival at an airport in the capital on Monday, the British paper said.
Russia to showcase 80 types of weaponry at Indian air show
Russia will exhibit over 80 types of weaponry at the upcoming Aero India 2011 air show, state-run arms exporter Rosoboronexport said in a statement.
Egypt accuses foreign embassies of smuggling in arms
The Egyptian Foreign Ministry has accused a number of diplomatic missions of attempting to smuggle weapons and special communication equipment into the country, the Youm7 web portal reported on Monday.
Guitar legend Gary Moore dies aged 58
Celebrated rock and blues guitarist Gary Moore was found dead in a hotel room in Spain on Sunday, BBC said.
Emergency situation declared in Russian Baltic exclave over flood
An emergency situation regime was declared in Russia`s Baltic exclave of Kaliningrad over flooding, the city`s administration said in a statement.
Russia to present Sochi Olympic mascot candidates
Russia`s largest broadcaster Channel One will present 13 candidates to become the official mascot of the 2014 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games in the Black Sea resort of Sochi.
Japanese radicals desecrate Russian flag
Japanese right-wing campaigners dragged the Russian flag along the ground outside the Russian Embassy in Tokyo on Monday and called for the return of a group of disputed islands.
Washington confirms talks with Egypt on Mubarak`s exit
The United States has held talks with the Egyptian authorities on ways to transfer power to a democratic government, White House spokesman Tommy Vietor said on Friday.
Russian tourism agency could ban flights to Egypt
Russia`s tourism authorities may have to ban tourist flights to Egypt in view of growing political tensions in the popular vacation destination, a tourism agency official said on Tuesday.
Egypt`s Mubarak vows not to run for new term
Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak has announced he will not run for a new term in office in September elections and will focus his efforts on crucial reforms to resolve the current political crisis in the country.
Russia`s budget deficit to fall below 3% in 2011
Russia`s budget deficit will be less than 3 percent of GDP in 2011 if oil prices exceed $75 per barrel, Finance Minister Alexei Kudrin said on Wednesday, citing Russian Finance Ministry forecasts.
Neuro-Biotech Pursues the Implementation of its Licensees Network and Signs a LOI with Israel
BASEL, Switzerland, Jan. 25, 2011 - CNW TELBEC - Neuro-Biotech Corp. ( MRES-OTцQB) is pleased to announce the signing of a Letter of Intent with a major distributor in Israel. Both groups are discussing the details of a Licensing Agreement based on similar terms and conditions as the recently negotiated agreement with the Russian company Credo-TM.
Kazakh leader submits bill on early elections to parliament
Kazakh President Nursultan Nazarbayev introduced a bill to parliament on Tuesday on the holding of early presidential elections.