Protests to give new turn to Egypt revolution
Millions hope so, it seems; they have signed a national petition demanding the president resign and plan to take to the streets on June 30, when Mohamed Mursi marks a year in office.
Russia says it will not allow Syria no-fly zones
Russia, a veto-wielding member of the U.N. Security Council, will not permit no-fly zones to be imposed over Syria, Foreign Ministry spokesman Alexander Lukashevich said on Monday.
North Korean official to hold talks in China; analysts skeptical
A senior North Korean official who has been the country's negotiator at denuclearization talks will visit Beijing this week, China said on Monday, although analysts were skeptical Pyongyang was about to make concessions on its nuclear program.
What Are The Likely Scenarios For Iran's Presidential Election?
Iranians are voting to choose their next president. The outcome is likely to be determined by several factors including turnout, the degree of fairness of the vote, the level of state interference, and the choices made by undecided and swing voters.
U.S. claims of Syrian chemical arms use unconvincing
Information that the United States has given Russia about suspected use of chemical weapons by Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's forces "does not look convincing", President Vladimir Putin's senior foreign policy adviser said on Friday.
European Broadcast Union urges Greece to reopen ERT
The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) has called on the Greek government to reopen public broadcaster ERT, after it was shut down suddenly on Tuesday.
Turkmenistan Gets First Legislator From 'Alternative' Party
For the first time in the Turkmenistan's history, there will be a lawmaker in parliament who is not a member of the ruling party.
U.S. claims of Syrian chemical arms use unconvincing
Information that the United States has given Russia about suspected use of chemical weapons by Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's forces "does not look convincing", President Vladimir Putin's senior foreign policy adviser said on Friday.
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