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Nato concerns over France, Russia deal
Jun 18th
ST PETERSBURG: France and Russia signed an agreement on Friday for Paris to supply Moscow with two Mistral class helicopter carriers made by a French-led consortium in a 1.2 billion euro ($1.52 billion) deal.
The long-discussed purchase is Moscow”s f…
Libyan PM says regime in contact with rebels
Jun 18th
TRIPOLI: Libyan Prime Minister Baghdadi al-Mahmudi Friday said Moamer Kadhafi”s regime was in contact with rebels, who have denied being engaged in negotiations with Tripoli.
“Our doors are open to all and we are in contact with all the parties,” he …
Strauss-Kahn tried to claim diplomatic immunity
Jun 17th
NEW YORK: Former IMF chief Dominique Strauss-Kahn initially tried to claim diplomatic immunity when he was arrested over the attempted rape of a hotel maid, official police transcripts revealed Thursday.
The transcripts, released by the prosecution, s…
White House insists Libya action legal
Jun 16th
WASHINGTON: President Barack Obama insisted Wednesday that the current US action in Libya did not violate US law, rejecting rising criticism in Congress over the legal grounding and goals of the operation.
In a 30-page report to Congress, the White Ho…
Lawmakers file suit over Obama”s Libya war
Jun 16th
WASHINGTON: A bipartisan group of US lawmakers Wednesday sought to throw a roadblock in front of President Barack Obama”s Libya policy, filing a lawsuit that charges that US military operations are unconstitutional.
Anti-war Democratic Representative…
Serena makes comeback with victory in Eastbourne
Jun 15th
EASTBOURNE, United Kingdom: Serena Williams came back from a slow start Tuesday to reach the second round at the Eastbourne grasscourt event after not playing for nearly year, posting a 1-6, 6-3, 6-4 defeat of Tsvetana Pironkova.
The 13-time grand…
Cycling: Freire leaves Swiss Tour
Jun 15th
Freire is set to leave the Tour of Switzerland today in order to undergo surgery on troublesome sinuses.
Syria faces backlash over army crackdown
Jun 14th
DAMASCUS: Syria was under sharp international pressure on Tuesday to halt its crackdown on pro-democracy protesters, as troops pursued a scorched earth campaign in northern mountains, sending thousands fleeing.
The United States stepped up its condemn…
Turkey”s ruling party wins election
Jun 13th
ISTANBUL: Turkey”s ruling party surged to a third term in parliamentary elections Sunday, setting the stage for the rising regional power to pursue trademark economic growth, assertive diplomacy and an overhaul of the military-era constitution.
Howev…
Petzschner injury gives Kohlschreiber Halle title
Jun 12th
HALLE, Germany: Germany”s Philipp Kohlschreiber won the final of Halle”s ATP tournament on Sunday 7-6 (7/5), 2-0 after compatriot Philipp Petzschner was forced to retire hurt with a back injury.
Petschner suffered the injury while hitting a shot…
