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Nurgaliyev calls for wiping out rebels in North Caucasus
24 (Itar-Tass) -- Interior Minister Rashid Nurgaliyev has set the task of wiping pout rebels in the North Caucasus. ?There is yet much to be done to strengthen law and order in the North Caucasus. Wiping out rebels is priority,? he said at a meeting in
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Turks in Istanbul commemorate 1915 killings of Armenians
Human rights activists and artists in Istanbul commemorated the 1915-17 killings of Armenians by Ottoman Turks for the first time Saturday, breaking with a near century-old Turkish taboo.
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An ascent hampered by old ideas
India should shed its inhibitions to secure an eminent place in the new world order, says Dominique Moisi.
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India, China growth helping developing nations: World Bank
But for the rapid progress made by India and China, the pace of poverty reduction in developing countries would have been still slower after the global economic crisis, according to World Bank's lead economist.
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G20 hopeful on economic recovery
The G20 says the global economy is emerging from recession faster than expected, although the Greek crisis causes concern.
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EU puts plan to share bank data with US agencies back on track
The European Union is set to resume talks on the sharing of citizens' financial information with counter-terrorism agencies in the United States. The plans had been put on hold due to privacy concerns.
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Russian, Ukrainian ties unique, says Putin
Prime Minister Vladimir Putin said Thursday that relations between Moscow and Kiev are 'an exceptional case.'He also urged other countries not to request similarly to Russia, especially concerning the sector of natural gas.
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NATO ministers agree plan for Afghanistan security handover
Ministers have agreed on a NATO plan for the gradual handover of security responsibilities in Afghanistan to Afghan forces. Earlier in the talks, ministers discussed the withdrawal of nuclear weapons from Europe.
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