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Ukraine leader pardons Tymoshenko ally under EU pressure Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych pardoned Sunday a close ally of jailed former premier Yulia Tymoshenko as several thousands rallied in Kiev to protest his policies amid rising political tensions.

08 April 2013 16:53

US plans tit-for-tat response to N. Korea actions: report The United States and South Korea have drawn up plans for a measured tit-for-tat response to North Korean actions, which will be limited in order to prevent an escalation to broader war.

08 April 2013 16:12

N. Korea preparing for fourth nuclear test: South North Korea appears to be preparing for a fourth nuclear test, South Korea said Monday, following intelligence reports of heightened activity at its main atomic test site.

08 April 2013 14:08

Russia’s Roskosmos Space Agency suggests two scenarios of operations at Baikonur Along the crisis scenario, Baikonur infrastructure will only be supported after 2021 to accommodate individual launches.

08 April 2013 13:35

Kazakhstan’s President completes his visit to China On the sidelines of the of the Boao Economic Forum he met International Monetary Fund IMF chief Christine Lagarde and UN General Assembly (UNGA) President Vuk Jeremić.

08 April 2013 12:47

Merkel asks Putin to give NGOs in Russia a chance German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Sunday asked Russian President Vladimir Putin to "give a chance" to non-governmental organisations which she described as a "motor of innovation".

08 April 2013 10:08

US seek China's cooperation on North Korea: report The United States is pressuring China's new President Xi Jinping to crack down on the regime in North Korea or face an increased US military presence in the region.

07 April 2013 12:37

Salam set to be named Lebanon prime minister Tamam Salam of the Western-backed opposition is to be named Lebanon's prime minister Saturday, two weeks after Najib Mikati resigned and effectively brought down his Hezbollah-dominated government.

06 April 2013 16:26

World powers, Iran seek to break nuclear talks deadlock Iran and world powers met Saturday for the second and final day of new talks aimed at breaking a decade-old deadlock over Tehran's nuclear drive, with the clock again ticking down again on efforts to find a solution.

06 April 2013 15:03

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Kazakhstan and China to resolve issues related to transborder rivers Mr. Xi Jinping stated that China would never do anything to the detriment of Kazakhstan’s economy: President Nazarbayev.

06 April 2013 14:21

Call for Britain to help military's Afghan interpreters British military, political and academic figures on Saturday called on the government not to "abandon" the Afghan interpreters for the troops when they pull out of the country.

06 April 2013 12:36

US public backs S. Korea if attacked: poll Most Americans say that the United States should support ally South Korea if it is attacked by the North amid soaring tensions on the divided peninsula,.

06 April 2013 10:00

Nazarbayev on official visit to China Kazakhstan President Nursultan Nazarbayev has arrived to China with an official visit.

05 April 2013 19:27

US Senate tilts toward support of gay marriage US Senator Bill Nelson endorsed gay marriage on Thursday, shifting the chamber in favor of rights for same-sex couples.

05 April 2013 18:51

Iran yet to give 'concrete response' to nuclear offer: officials Iran has yet to give a clear response to a proposal from world powers for ending the decade-long dispute over its nuclear program.

05 April 2013 18:16

Obama more optimistic on immigration than gun control US President Barack Obama said Thursday he was more upbeat about the prospects of immigration reform making it through Congress than tougher gun control legislation.

05 April 2013 18:00

New Zealand troops begin withdrawal from Afghanistan New Zealand troops began their withdrawal from Afghanistan Friday, with the lowering of the flag for the last time at their base in Bamiyan to mark the end of a 10-year involvement in the war.

05 April 2013 17:19

US wary as N. Korea missile danger escalates The United States said it was taking "all necessary precautions" after North Korea rang fresh alarms in an escalating crisis by moving a medium-range missile Thursday to its east coast.

05 April 2013 16:21

Uruguay president caught in open mic incident Uruguay's President Jose Mujica was left red-faced Thursday after disparaging remarks apparently aimed at Argentine counterpart Cristina Kirchner and her late husband were picked up by an open microphone.

05 April 2013 15:33