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US starts negotiations with Taliban
Qatar is hosting a pilot round of negotiations between US officials and Taliban representatives, to discuss steps to put an end to the war in Afghanistan, the New York Times reports.
­Putin’s Kiss steals the show at Sundance
A documentary by Danish director Lise Birk Pedersen entitled Putin’s Kiss has won the Documentary Cinematography Award at this year’s Sundance Film Festival.
‘Russian runoff could bring unforeseen results’
If Vladimir Putin doesn’t win the presidency in the first round, he may face Communist leader Zyuganov with unpredictable results, says Anatoly Chubais, head of Russia’s hi-tech state corporation Rosnano and father of...
Geopolitical stakes in Nigeria: Curious role of the IMF
As Nigeria spirals into instability, historian and economic researcher Frederick William Engdahl argues a recent government decision to lift subsidies on imported fuel in the oil-rich nation bears the mark of Washington...
Fear grips Syrians as Arab League suspends mission
Now, that the Arab League's monitoring mission in Syria has been suspended due to a sharp rise in violence, Syrians are preparing for the worst. Opposition suggests that over 200 people have been killed in the past four...
Gil defends importance of the Internet for social movements Gil defends importance of the Internet for social movements On the anniversary of the start of public demonstrations in Egypt, the singer-songwriter Gilberto Gil championed the Internet as the main agent in the construction of contemporary behavior. He participated on the afternoon of Wednesday (25th) in Global Connections, a thematic event in the Social Forum in Porto Alegre.
Police use tear-gas and make arrests at Occupy Oakland march
Police in Oakland, California, have used tear-gas and flash-grenades and arrested at least 10 people as an Occupy Oakland march involving some 2,000 people turned violent.
Perfect Plyushchenko claims seventh European title
Russian figure skater Evgeny Plyushchenko has become European champion for the seventh time, winning his first international tournament since his return to the sport.
Pro-Putin rally attracts over 12,000 in central Russia
While Moscow is bracing itself for a third massive demonstration of “street” opposition, thousands of blue-collar workers have flocked to Ekaterinburg to support Russia’s prime minister and presidential hopeful Vladimir...
Perfect Plyushchenko claims seventh European title
Russian figure skater Evgeny Plyushchenko has become European champion for the seventh time, winning his first international tournament since his return to the sport.
Olympic heights in art for Sochi
The hills are about to be alive with the sound of music in Russia’s 2014 Olympic host Sochi. In the run-up to the Winter Games, the city is making sure its cultural scene is up to scratch as it prepares for a truly...
Davos took the shirt off FEMEN’s back (VIDEO)
Three activists from the notoriously clothing-optional FEMEN protest group were arrested in Davos Saturday as they raged against the current World Economic Forum, which they say overlooks the poorest amongst us.
Warehouse fiancé: US woman to ‘gay-marry’ historical building
Seattle has an interesting choice about how to spend this Sunday: a barbeque, an Occupy event or Babylonia Aivaz’s wedding…to a 107-year-old building. And Aivaz needs to do it quick: demolition of the warehouse has...
Arab League halts observer mission in Syria
The Arab League has announced it is suspending its monitoring mission in Syria, citing the escalating violence in the country as a reason.
Russia's most powerful women in business
They are the leaders of a new class of ambitious Russian women, breaking into the macho world of post-Soviet business.
‘Mutual interest between Gazprom and our club’ – Bayern chairman
Bayern Munich’s chairman Uli Hoeness has commented on media reports claiming that Russian gas giant Gazprom is close to signing a sponsorship deal with Germany’s biggest football club.
Anonymous swoop on Mexico govt. sites in copyright law protest
Online hacktivist group Anonymous has blocked access to Mexican Senate and Interior Ministry websites. The attack is a protest against a proposed law that will see those who violate copyright online fined one million...
US toothless against Iran rock: Pentagon seeks new superbomb
Having considered the toughness of the rock-hidden Iranian nuclear facilities, America’s Nutcracker military command has decided to save jaw and develop a new conventional superbomb, since the US still plans to do the...
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