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EU Council Eases Diplomatic Contacts With Belarus 24 Jun 2013 | 05:04 pm
The Council of the European Union has suspended the EU travel ban on Belarusian Foreign Minister Uladzimer Makey "in order to facilitate diplomatic contacts between the EU and Belarus."
Interview: Brazilian Political Expert Says Frustrated Middle Class Fueling Protests 24 Jun 2013 | 04:48 pm
With frustration over corruption, public transportation costs, shoddy public services, and massive spending on international sporting events boiling over in Brazil, Paulo Sotero, director of the Wilso...
Protections For Women Under Threat In Afghanistan 24 Jun 2013 | 04:07 pm
When the upper house of Afghanistan's parliament received proposed revisions to the country's electoral law, one key element was missing: the stipulation that one-quarter of all seats in provincial an...
Ecuador 'Analyzing' Snowden's Asylum Request 24 Jun 2013 | 03:57 pm
Former U.S. intelligence contractor Edward Snowden, who is wanted by Washington on espionage charges, reportedly did not travel, as expected, on a flight from Moscow to Havana.
Sharif Says Musharraf Should Be Tried For Treason 24 Jun 2013 | 03:38 pm
Pakistan's prime minister says former military ruler Pervez Musharraf should face trial for treason.
Turkmen Elections Set For December 15 24 Jun 2013 | 03:29 pm
Turkmenistan's state-run print media outlets published a parliamentary resolution on June 24 announcing the voting will take place on December 15.
Bolotnaya Trial Begins In Moscow 24 Jun 2013 | 03:12 pm
The trial of 12 participants in last year's violent protest on Moscow's Bolotnaya Square has started in the Russian capital.
Pakistani Gunmen Kill Police Officer, Driver 24 Jun 2013 | 01:34 pm
Gunmen on motorcycles have shot dead a top police officer and his driver in northwest Pakistan.
Ivanishvili Hints He May Step Down After October Poll 24 Jun 2013 | 12:46 pm
Georgian Prime Minister Bidzina Ivanishvili has reiterated the possibility he will leave politics after the country's presidential elections in October.
Saakashvili Explains Arms Caches 24 Jun 2013 | 12:27 pm
Georgian President Mikheil Saakashvili says arms caches found in the western province of Samegrelo last week were created after the brief war with Russia in August 2008.
