Turkey closes airspace to Israeli military flights
Turkey has closed its airspace to Israeli military aircraft, citing a raid on Gaza-bound aid ships last month by Israeli commandos which left eight Turks and a US-Turkish citizen dead.
Britain takes first step in cutting non-EU immigration
The British government has unveiled a series of measures to gradually cut the number of skilled immigrants entering the UK. The temporary cap is to precede a permanent limit next year.
Total stops petrol sales to Iran
French company Total says it has stopped petrol deliveries to Iran, amid growing pressure over Iran's nuclear programme.
Experts uniquely evaluate the effectiveness of the parliamentary system of government in Kyrgyzstan
The formation of a parliamentary system of governance, which was approved by referendum passed in Kyrgyzstan uniquely evaluate by experts.
The oil disaster the world prefers to ignore
While the world fixes its gaze on the plight of those affected by the Gulf of Mexico oil spill, there are millions of people at the far side of the Atlantic suffering the same fate. But their stories are rarely heard.
Kyrgyzstan voters look set to approve new constitution
Despite fears about another outbreak of ethnic violence, Kyrgyzstan has voted on a new constitution that could pave the way for the first parliamentary democracy in Central Asia. Early results show voters are in favor.
Obama presses China over N Korea
US President Obama tells Chinese Premier Hu Jintao it must act on North Korea's alleged sinking of a South Korean ship.
Russia proposes to involve Ukraine cos in BSF ammo disposal-DM
Russia proposes to involve Ukrainian enterprises in the disposal of ammunition, armaments and military equipment of the RF Black Sea Fleet, Russian Defence Minister Anatoly Serdyukov told Russian journalists on Friday on the results of the 3rd meeting of the subcommittee on security matters of the Ukraine-Russia intergovernmental commission that was held in the seaside Partenit settlement
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