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Russian opposition leader joins Moscow mayor race

Russian opposition leader joins Moscow mayor race

July 02, AP – Russia’s leading opposition figure launched his campaign against the Kremlin’s handpicked choice for mayor of Moscow Monday despite being on trial in a case he says is politically motivated. Anti-corruption activist Alexey Navalny promised about 100 supporters in a hotel auditorium he would “destroy” President Vladimir Putin’s allies and “make life […]

July 1, 2013 | By More
US official warns Hezbollah’s actions in Syria

US official warns Hezbollah’s actions in Syria

July 01, AP – A senior U.S. official has condemned Hezbollah for its involvement in the Syrian civil war and says the Lebanese militant group’s actions place the future of Lebanon at risk. Deputy Secretary of State William Burns says Hezbollah has decided to put its own interests above those of the Lebanese people. Burns […]

July 1, 2013 | By More
Egypt’s President Mursi remains defiant as fears of civil war grow

Egypt’s President Mursi remains defiant as fears of civil war grow

July 01, AP – Cairo: Egyptian president, Mohammad Mursi, vowed there would be no second revolution in Egypt. He said that his early resignation would undermine the legitimacy of his successors creating a recipe for unending chaos.  “There is no room for any talk against this constitutional legitimacy. There can be demonstrations and people expressing […]

June 30, 2013 | By More
Taliban attack won’t stop peace process Cameron, Karzai press conference

Taliban attack won’t stop peace process Cameron, Karzai press conference

June 30, KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — In a joint news conference in Kabul with visiting British Prime Minister Prime Minister David Cameron, he urged the militant group to return the negotiating table. He dismissed the attack as “peanuts” and said it would not deter his government from seeking peace. Afghan President Hamid Karzai said Saturday […]

June 29, 2013 | By More
Hajj in focus as coronavirus strikes hard in Saudi Arabia

Hajj in focus as coronavirus strikes hard in Saudi Arabia

June 29, AP – Geneva: Little is known about the new pathogen, beyond the fact that it can be lethal by causing respiratory problems, pneumonia and kidney failure. It can be transmitted between humans, but unlike its cousin, the Sars virus, which sparked a scare a decade ago, it does not seem very contagious. Virologists […]

June 29, 2013 | By More
US warns against Egypt travel, American among 3 killed in protests

US warns against Egypt travel, American among 3 killed in protests

June 29, AP – The US State Department also authorised the departure of non-essential embassy staff for fear of further deadly violence in the face of the bitter antagonism between Mursi’s Islamist supporters and the mainly secular opposition. Washington warned against travel to Egypt after an American was among three people killed during rival demonstrations […]

June 29, 2013 | By More
Kerry meets with Palestinian president for second time in 2 days

Kerry meets with Palestinian president for second time in 2 days

June 29, JERUSALEM (AP) — Kerry is shuttling between meetings in Jerusalem and Amman, Jordan, to find a way to coax both sides back into negotiations to craft a two-state solution to their long-running conflict. U.S., Israeli and Palestinian officials have all declined to disclose details of the talks. “Working hard,” is all Kerry would […]

June 29, 2013 | By More
Global warming: Climate change could enable Arctic seaway

Global warming: Climate change could enable Arctic seaway

June 29, AP – Four centuries later, a number of ships have begun navigating the icy route between Europe and Asia. The vessels weigh anchor each summer when Arctic ice is at its thinnest, hoping to pave the way for further ships in the years ahead. As global warming thaws sea ice, the maritime route […]

June 29, 2013 | By More
New study- Well-rested teens make healthier food choices

New study- Well-rested teens make healthier food choices

June 29, AP – “Not only do sleepy teens on average eat more food that’s bad for them, they also eat less food that is good for them,” said Hale, speaking about the study results. IN A STUDY linking sleep with obesity, researchers have found that teenagers who get adequate sleep make more healthy food […]

June 28, 2013 | By More
Study finds: Oily fish helps fight breast cancer

Study finds: Oily fish helps fight breast cancer

June 29, AP – Oily fish is rich in so-called n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids, or n-3 PUFAs, which are involved in the immune system, blood-vessel activity and chemical messaging in the brain. Researchers based in China looked at 26 previously published studies covering more than 800,000 volunteers in the United States, Europe and Asia whose […]

June 28, 2013 | By More