Wednesday, October 24, 2012


  • Russian Treason Bill 'Open To Abuse'

    A bill broadening the definition of treason is drawing outrage in Russia. Lawyers and rights campaigners say the draft law means any Russian who has contacts with a foreigner could be accused of betraying the state.

  • Border Talk Crosses The Line

    Kabul has "rejected" recent U.S. comments regarding the Durand Line, which most consider the official border between Pakistan and Afghanistan. Why does the issue raise such ire in Kabul?

  • Russia -- Russian President-elect Vladimir Putin pictured observing the war games in the Barents Sea from the bridge of the Kareliya nuclear-powered submarine on 06Apr2000

    Restoring Russia's National Pride

    Russian President Vladimir Putin has raised eyebrows by ordering the creation of a new agency to foster feelings of patriotism among his fellow countrymen.



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Photogallery Millions Take Part In Rites Of Hajj

Muslim pilgrims have arrived in Saudi Arabia from all over the world for one of the five pillars of Islam, the hajj pilgrimage to Mecca. More than 3 million people participate in the annual rites, which this year correspond approximately to October 24-29, during the last month of the Islamic calendar year.

Video The Cuban Missile Crisis: A Close Brush With Nuclear War

Fifty years ago, U.S. President John F. Kennedy announced that the Soviet Union had begun deploying nuclear missiles to Cuba.

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New Russian Treason Bill Under Fire, 'Open To Abuse'

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Putin Creates Agency To Restore Russia's National Pride

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Has Countdown To Georgia's Next Election Already Started?

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UN Calls for Journalists' Safety

Independent journalists and representatives of over 30 media organizations met at BBC headquarters last week and signed a London Statement affirming the need for international action to safeguard journalists' safety as a condition for free speech.
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US and European Broadcasters Condemn Jamming

Major US and European broadcasters last week protested the jamming of satellite signals across Europe and the Middle East that they claim emanates from Syria.
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