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Iranian warships enter the Mediterranean

Saturday, February 18th, 2012

Iranian warships entered the Mediterranean Sea on Saturday in a move that would show Iran’s “might” to regional countries, navy commander Admiral Habibollah Sayari said.
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NATO chief rules out Syria intervention

Saturday, February 18th, 2012

NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen has said that the Western military alliance will not intervene in Syria even in the event of a United Nations “mandate to protect civilians.”
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No radar intelligence shared with Israel: Turkey

Saturday, February 18th, 2012

Turkey and NATO have denied reports that the intelligence obtained by a radar system in eastern Turkey has been shared with Israel.
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Iran advises UK not to interfere in its internal affairs

Friday, February 17th, 2012

Foreign Ministry spokesperson Ramin Mehmanparast on Friday advised British Foreign Secretary William Hague to not interfere in Iran’s internal affairs.
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Afghan peace push brings rare chance, risks, for US

Friday, February 17th, 2012

If all goes as hoped, US and Qatari negotiators will meet soon to nail down final details for transferring Taliban prisoners from Guantanamo prison – a momentous step for President Barack Obama, the Afghan war and perhaps US foreign policy as well.
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Russian Envoy Slams UN General Assembly’s Syria Resolution

Friday, February 17th, 2012

Russia believes the UN General Assembly’s resolution on Syria is an attempt to impose a form of political settlement on the country, Russia’s envoy to the UN Vitaly Churkin said on Thursday.
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Israel to Use All Means to Stop Iran’s Nuclear Program

Thursday, February 16th, 2012

Israel supports the use of all possible ways to stop Iran’s nuclear program, the country’s ambassador to Russia Dorit Golender said on Thursday at a press conference.
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China blames Indian for impasse on border issue

Thursday, February 16th, 2012

Blaming India and its multi-party political system for the delay in solving the vexed Sino-India border issue, Chinese state media on Wednesday said the two sides were “far away” from reaching a “fair” agreement due to “suspicion and distrust”, which is also impeding progress in bilateral ties.
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EU Urges Russia to Halt Syria Arms Sales

Thursday, February 16th, 2012

The European Parliament on Thursday adopted a resolution strongly urging Russia to immediately stop selling arms and military equipment to Damascus.
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Russia Would Use Nukes to Stave Off Threats

Wednesday, February 15th, 2012

Russia would use nuclear weapons in response to any imminent threat to its national security, Chief of the Russian General Staff Gen. Nikolai Makarov said on Wednesday.
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