| Merkel presses Putin on Russian democracy |
BERLIN (AP) -- German Chancellor Angela Merkel pressed Vladimir Putin on Friday to allow "democratic diversity" to develop in Russia as he made his first trip abroad since returning to the presidency....
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| U.S. director Michael Mann to head Venice jury |
ROME (Reuters) - U.S. director Michael Mann will head the jury at this year's Venice film festival which runs from August 29-September 8, organizers said on Friday. Best known for directing "The Last of the Mohicans", "Collateral", "Heat" and "Public Enemies", the 69-year-old film maker, scriptwriter and producer will preside over the panel which decides the main awards at the annual cinema showcase. They include the coveted Golden Lion for best picture, which last year went to "Faust", directed by Russia's Alexander Sokurov. ...
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| Germany Likely to Press Russia on Syrian Crisis |
Vladimir V. Putin has emerged as the fulcrum in efforts by Western nations and Arab foes to force President Bashar al-Assad of Syria to step down.
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| U.S.-Russia dispute over Syria grows louder |
Hillary Rodham Clinton accuses Russia of contributing to a Syria civil war and U.N. envoy Susan Rice decries reported Moscow arms shipments to Syria.BEIRUT — The war of words between the United States and Russia over Syria escalated Thursday as Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton accused Moscow of contributing to a possible "catastrophic" civil war in Syria and the U.S. envoy to the United Nations called reported Russian arms deliveries to Syria "reprehensible."
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| BP considers selling its stake in TNK-BP |
MOSCOW (AP) -- Oil giant BP says it could sell its 50 percent stake in its Russian joint venture TNK-BP....
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| World Briefing | Europe: Russia: Ex-Officer Sentenced to 12 Years After Being Convicted of Spying for U.S. |
The retired officer, Col. Vladimir Lazar, was charged with espionage for selling what officials said were classified topographical maps to a man they said was a Pentagon agent.
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| Russian Church Opposes Syrian Intervention |
Leaders of the Russian Orthodox Church say protecting Syria’s Christians means supporting the rule of Bashar al-Assad. It’s a position the government cannot ignore.
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| U.S.-Russia dispute over Syria grows louder |
Hillary Rodham Clinton accuses Russia of contributing to a Syria civil war and U.N. envoy Susan Rice decries reported Moscow arms shipments to Syria.BEIRUT — The war of words between the United States and Russia over Syria escalated Thursday as Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton accused Moscow of contributing to a possible "catastrophic" civil war in Syria and the U.S. envoy to the United Nations called reported Russian arms deliveries to Syria "reprehensible."
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| U.S.-Russia dispute over Syria grows louder |
Hillary Rodham Clinton accuses Russia of contributing to a Syria civil war and U.N. envoy Susan Rice decries reported Moscow arms shipments to Syria.BEIRUT — The war of words between the United States and Russia over Syria escalated Thursday as Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton accused Moscow of contributing to a possible "catastrophic" civil war in Syria and the U.S. envoy to the United Nations called reported Russian arms deliveries to Syria "reprehensible."
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| Clinton Says Russian Inaction May Lead to Syrian Civil War |
Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton pressed Russia and China to back decisive action against the Syrian president before the violence draws neighboring countries into the conflict.
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