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Monday, November 10, 2014 - 07:49
A well-known Azerbaijani blogger has been questioned by police after being prohibited from leaving the country.
Monday, November 10, 2014 - 07:48
Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili has accused two ministers who left the cabinet last week of "anti-state activities," saying they "misrepresented Georgia" to the West.
Monday, November 10, 2014 - 07:44
Egypt underwent its first Universal Periodic Review (UPR) in four years on November 5. Egypt’s three-hour UPR witnessed statements from Egypt and other member states, with over a hundred member states offering recommendations.
Monday, November 10, 2014 - 07:41
20th Session of the Universal Periodic Review
Statement by the Delegation of the United States of America
As delivered by
Ambassador Keith Harper
U.S. Representative to the Human Rights Council
Geneva,
November 5, 2014
Monday, November 10, 2014 - 07:40
France, concerned that US firms have the inside track on billions of dollars worth of future naval contracts, is lobbying the Canadian government to consider all options for its new surface fleet.
Monday, November 10, 2014 - 07:39
The Obama administration and the lame duck Congress will be testing the waters of compromise as the president seeks rapid approval of additional war funds and a new authorization to continue the U.S.-led military campaign against the Islamic State.
Monday, November 10, 2014 - 07:03
Opposition parties, civil society groups and religious leaders adopted a plan on Sunday for a transitional authority to guide Burkina Faso to elections, after a popular uprising forced longtime president Blaise Compaore from power.
Monday, November 10, 2014 - 07:03
India and Israel will soon conclude a contract for an Indian government-approved anti-tank missile procurement and licensed-production deal estimated at US $500 million, sources here say.
Monday, November 10, 2014 - 07:02
Turkey’s largest ever single naval contract, a US $3.5 billion deal with a German shipyard for the co-production of six submarines, is facing major delays and disputes over modality, Turkish officials and industry sources said.
Monday, November 10, 2014 - 07:01
The United Nations said on Friday that South Sudanese security personnel had impounded four trucks carrying armored vehicles and equipment for peacekeepers in the capital Juba and assaulted the drivers, accusing them of transporting weapons to rebels.