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Venezuela and Belarus agree on long term oil pact
After visiting Moscow, Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez called on Belarus to increase oil cooperation. President Chavez promised counterpart Alexander Lukashenko that Venezuela "will supply Minsk with its oil... Chavez to visit 6-nations during Latin America and Europe tour
According to official VTV, President Chavez will start his tour by meeting with the Bolivian and Brazilian Heads of State, Evo Morales and Lula da Silva, tomorrow at Bolivia. They will sign a cooperation agreement on the Amazon. " Venezuela's Chavez to begin 6-nation tour... Gramm: "nation of whiners"; McCain: off or under the bus, Phil
Republican Presidential Candidate Sen. John McCain made another pointed joke today, but he did not appear to be kidding.After McCain economic advisor and former senator Phil Gramm we have become a "nation of... Spielberg grant for Jewish museum
Noted film director Steven Spielberg has given initial seed moeny for this upcoming museum. He spent the money earned from famous film Schindler's List. " A foundation created by director Steven Spielberg has...Dozens hurt in Belarus bomb blast
A powerful explosion occured just after midnight local time (2100 GMT), as thousands of people were gathered for a concert at a war memorial in the capital. " At least 50 people have been injured in Belarus after a bomb exploded during a concert in the capital,...US quits Human Rights Council?
As human right is not my beat - I'm more a casual observer - there isno context for me to use in interpreting what the hell this means. Butwhatever it means it doesn't sound good. Those of you who are smarter at this should feel free to comment yourbuns off on this one.... Iceland most peaceful nation, US 97th
These types of rankings are funny in some ways--is the 78th spot that different from the 77th?--but good for a ballpark indicator I suppose. In case you're wondering, Canada finished in the 11th spot."WASHINGTON... Fugitive Pieces: A Chat with Robert Lantos and Jeremy Podeswa
"by Ryan NadelEleven years ago, across Canada and the world, many avidly turned the pages of Anne Michaels' bestselling novel Fugitive Pieces. Among them was Robert Lantos. Like many, when Lantos turned the book's... UPDATE: US Backs Down on Expelling Belarussian Diplomats
According to BBC News, the US Government denies breaking relations with Belarus and expelling its diplomats. Tom Casey [State Department Spokesperson] said that talks are still ocurring between Washington and Minsk. It has been seen as a positive move although it is a wait... US expels last Belarus diplomats
"The US has ordered the expulsion of the remaining six Belarus diplomats in Washington and New York, the Associated Press news agency has said." Belarus Expels US Ambassador
According to BBC News, the Government of Belarus has announced that it expelled the US Ambassador to Belarus Karen Stewart in retaliation for sanctions imposed on Belneftekhim [an oil processing and chemical company controlled by the Belarus Government]. The Foreign Ministry...TO RUSSIA WITH LOVE
A Pennsburg man is making a difference in the lives of Russian people By Sergei Blair Town and Country Newspaper (Published 1/17/08 Edition; Volume 108, No. 42) For one local barber, cutting hair isn’t his only life’s work....Belarus: Journalist Jailed for Printing Muhammad Cartoons Freed
Apparently, First Amendment rights all of a sudden became an issue in Belarus. Must have been NowPublic's report earlier this week. " MINSK, Belarus — Belarusian authorities released an... Belarus Journalist Imprisoned for Republishing Muhammad Cartoons Left Waiting
Apparently, First Amendment rights are not an issue in Belarus. "
MINSK, Belarus — Freedom could be years away for Aleksandr Sdvizhkov, the Belarusian journalist sentenced to three years of... Plane crashes in Armenia, 10 injured
A Canadair plane has crashed in Yerevan, Armenia's capital city, injuring 10 people. No deaths have been reported; all passengers appear to have survived the crash."A plane carrying 21 people has crashed on takeoff from Armenia's capital, but there were no deaths reported,...
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