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Swiss parliamentarians reject burqa ban Swiss parliamentarians narrowly voted Friday against a ban on wearing the Muslim burqa and other face coverings in public places, including public transport.

30 September 2012

Outrage over Philippine cybercrime law A new cybercrime law in the Philippines that could see people jailed for 12 years for posting defamatory comments on Facebook or Twitter is generating outrage among netizens and rights groups.

30 September 2012

Blair could have prevented Iraq war: Annan Former British prime minister Tony Blair was the only person capable of turning George Bush against the 2003 Iraq invasion, ex-United Nations chief Kofi Annan claimed.

29 September 2012

US pushing Gulf nations to develop missile defense The United States is pushing Gulf countries to develop missile defense plans, amid what they see is a rising threat from Iran.

29 September 2012

US urges 'cooler heads' to preserve Asia's stability The US on Thursday called for cooler heads to prevail amid regional tensions over disputed island chains, saying it was vital for the world economy to preserve stability in Asia.

29 September 2012

Nazarbayev calls to enhance Foreign Ministry's work Kazakhstan President Nursultan Nazarbayev has introduced the new Foreign Minister Yerlan Idrissov to Foreign Ministry's staff.

28 September 2012

Popularity of Brazil government on the rise: poll The popularity of Brazil's government rose in September, apparently unaffected by an ongoing bribery trial, a poll said Wednesday.

28 September 2012

Netanyahu and Abbas make rival UN pitches The leaders of Israel and the Palestinian Authority both address the UN on Thursday, one seeking recognition for his state, the other warning of a dire threat to his.

28 September 2012

Widening Obama lead piles pressure on Romney A flurry of polls showing widening leads for President Barack Obama Wednesday heaped pressure on Mitt Romney to use their first head-to-head debate next week to launch a major comeback bid.

28 September 2012

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Japan 'stole' our islands: China tells UN China's Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi sparked angry exchanges with Japanese diplomats at the United Nations on Thursday by accusing Japan of stealing disputed islands.

28 September 2012

PM delimitates powers and duties of Vice PMs The PM himself will be in charge of strategic issues of the country’s economic, financial and fiscal policies, the country’s budget, inter-state relations and international cooperation, attraction of foreign investors and enhancement of the investment climate.

28 September 2012

Ex Kazakhstan’s Ambassador to USA appointed Foreign Minister From April 2011 the Foreign Ministry was headed by 48-year-old Yerzhan Kazykhanov. He has been appointed Aide to the President.

28 September 2012

Ex Foreign Minister appointed Aide to the President 48-year-old Kazykhanov managed the country’s Foreign Ministry from April 2011.

28 September 2012

Czech government to ease ban on liquor sales The Czech government said Wednesday it would ease a ban on liquor sales in force since September 14 following a wave of methanol poisoning that has claimed at least 25 lives.

28 September 2012

Ahmadinejad slams West's 'nuclear intimidation' Iran's President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad accused the West and Israel of nuclear "intimidation" on Wednesday, after US President Barack Obama vowed to halt Tehran's alleged weapons program.

28 September 2012

British minister predicts long showdown over Assange Britain and Ecuador face a prolonged showdown over the asylum bid by WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange in the South American nation's London embassy.

28 September 2012

Britain pledges £1 million to stop rape in war zones Britain on Tuesday unveiled a £1 million pledge ($1.6 million) to help stop sexual violence against women in war zones, where thousands of women and girls are raped every day.

28 September 2012

Kazakhstan ratifies single insurance market within the EurAsEC The protocol seeks to bring to conformity applicable national legislations of the EurAsEC member states and ensure a greater access to insurance services.

28 September 2012

Askar Shakirov re-appointed Ombudsman in Kazakhstan Nursultan Nazarbayev appointed Askar Shakirov Ombudsman in Kazakhstan: press-service.

27 September 2012