“It cannot be excluded that this site (Manas airbase) could be used in a potential conflict with Iran,” Lukashevich said on Wednesday. "We hope that such an apocalyptic scenario will not be realized,” he added. "The statements from Washington which do not rule out a military solution to the Iranian nuclear crisis have caused serious worries in the Central Asian region," Lukashevich said. The US base, which is located at … [Read more...]

“It cannot be excluded that this site (Manas airbase) could be used in a potential conflict with Iran,” Lukashevich said on Wednesday. "We hope that such an apocalyptic scenario will not be realized,” he added. "The statements from Washington which do not rule out a military solution to the Iranian nuclear crisis have caused serious worries in the Central Asian region," Lukashevich said. The US base, which is located at … [Read more...]

The international agency said Wednesday that Greece's rating would drop further to 'restricted default' after the bond swap plan is completed and will be re-rated again "at a level consistent with the agency's assessment of its post-default structure and credit profile." "The exchange, if completed, would constitute a 'distressed debt exchange'," Fitch said. The bond swap deal with private creditors will see EUR 107 billion of Greece's … [Read more...]

Russia must have a powerful army to counter the foreign powers’ efforts in creating tension near Russian borders, Putin wrote in an article in the Russian Rusiskaja newspaper. He also said that Russia will spend $770 billion in the next decade to upgrade its weapons and military equipment. He added that Russia must counter the system by expanding its airspace defense systems in addition to developing the country’s strategic nuclear … [Read more...]

Russia must have a powerful army to counter the foreign powers’ efforts in creating tension near Russian borders, Putin wrote in an article in the Russian Rusiskaja newspaper. He also said that Russia will spend $770 billion in the next decade to upgrade its weapons and military equipment. He added that Russia must counter the system by expanding its airspace defense systems in addition to developing the country’s strategic nuclear … [Read more...]

The individuals held the rally in front of the building of the Central Electoral Commission at Triumfalnaya square in central Moscow on Tuesday. Defying police orders to stop the protest and leave, the activists were arrested and taken to a police station. "Twenty-six people were arrested. The police acted quite heavy-handedly. All this continued for several minutes," claimed Alexander Averin, a senior member of a non-registered party, … [Read more...]

The individuals held the rally in front of the building of the Central Electoral Commission at Triumfalnaya square in central Moscow on Tuesday. Defying police orders to stop the protest and leave, the activists were arrested and taken to a police station. "Twenty-six people were arrested. The police acted quite heavy-handedly. All this continued for several minutes," claimed Alexander Averin, a senior member of a non-registered party, … [Read more...]

The individuals held the rally in front of the building of the Central Electoral Commission at Triumfalnaya square in central Moscow on Tuesday. Defying police orders to stop the protest and leave, the activists were arrested and taken to a police station. "Twenty-six people were arrested. The police acted quite heavy-handedly. All this continued for several minutes," claimed Alexander Averin, a senior member of a non-registered party, … [Read more...]

A day after police forces violently clashed with students protesting over spending cuts, peaceful protesters gathered outside the Instituto Lluis Vives, across the city’s main train station. On Monday, security forces arrested at least 25 student protesters in Valencia. The clashes broke out after students walked out of school in protest against spending cuts and classrooms without heating. Spain's unemployment rate has soared to … [Read more...]

“Of course, we want to increase the pressure,” said Matthias Maas, a spokesperson for GdF, on Tuesday morning upon the announcement. The strike initially began on Thursday when apron controllers who direct aircraft in and out of their parking positions stopped performing their duties. The wage dispute centers around 200 personnel. GdF called for the strikes after Fraport, the company which owns and operates the airport, turned down … [Read more...]