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Arabian monarchies to set up joint military command

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The Cooperation Council for Arab States of the Gulf intends to create a unified military command.

This agreement was reached at the annual summit of leaders of six Arabian monarchies, which include Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, United Arab Emirates, Oman and Saudi Arabia.

The summit ended Tuesday in Manama. According to the Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council Abdul Latif al-Zayani, the joint leadership of the armed forces will be tasked with commanding the land, sea and air forces. This, he said, would be conducive to improving collective security in the region.

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Litvinenko inquest will not examine possible Russia role

The coroner who will preside over the inquest into the poisoning of Russian dissident Alexander Litvinenko in Britain said on Friday he cannot consider the possible involvement of the Russian state.

Yesterday, 20:42
'Too late for political solution in Syria, other countries to be 'forced' to supply weapons to rebels' - expert

Russia has sent advanced antiship cruise missiles to Syria, a move that illustrates the depth of its support the Syrian Government led by President Bashar al-Assad, that’s according to American officials. The New York Times has reported that Moscow’s weapon supplies to Syria helps bolster Russia’s relationship with the Assad regime. Dr. Alon Ben Meir, Prof of International Relations and Middle East Studies at the New School and at New York University shares his views in an interview with the Voice of Russia.

Today, 9:15
Ethnic Uzbek, Idaho man accused of terrorism denies charges

Fazliddin Kurbanov is a Russian-speaking ethnic Uzbek truck driver who came to Idaho nearly four years ago. Federal officials say in an indictment that Kurbanov was teaching people to build bombs that would target public transportation.

Today, 8:32

Politics

'Too late for political solution in Syria, other countries to be 'forced' to supply weapons to rebels' - expert

Russia has sent advanced antiship cruise missiles to Syria, a move that illustrates the depth of its support the Syrian Government led by President Bashar al-Assad, that’s according to American officials. The New York Times has reported that Moscow’s weapon supplies to Syria helps bolster Russia’s relationship with the Assad regime. Dr. Alon Ben Meir, Prof of International Relations and Middle East Studies at the New School and at New York University shares his views in an interview with the Voice of Russia.

Today, 9:15
Egyptians petition Morsi’s removal, early elections

Hundreds of Egyptians have taken part in protests against the president of the republic Mohammed Morsi after almost a year after his election to the presidency.

Today, 8:48
Greek politicians shout 'Heil Hitler'

Greece's parliament on Friday ejected a neo-Nazi lawmaker and shouts of 'Heil Hitler' were heard in the chamber in the latest incident involving the aggressive Golden Dawn far-right party.

Today, 4:49

World

UN adds French Polynesia to decolonisation list

The UN voted Friday to add French Polynesia to its decolonisation list, affirming the inhabitants' right to "self-determination and independence". The British-ruled Falkland Islands and the US Virgin Islands are also on the list.

Today, 10:05
France legalises same-sex marriage

France became the 14th country to legalise same-sex marriage Saturday after President Francois Hollande signed it into law following months of bitter political debate.

Today, 9:35
Ethnic Uzbek, Idaho man accused of terrorism denies charges

Fazliddin Kurbanov is a Russian-speaking ethnic Uzbek truck driver who came to Idaho nearly four years ago. Federal officials say in an indictment that Kurbanov was teaching people to build bombs that would target public transportation.

Today, 8:32

Russia

Russia to move Angara rocket to Plesetsk Center by June

Russia’s new super-heavy class Angara carrier rocket will be delivered to the Plesetsk space center for further testing by June, Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Rogozin said.

Today, 5:34
Yekaterinburg marks 400th anniversary of Romanov dynasty

Yekaterinburg, capital of the Urals Federal District, has launched celebrations to mark the 400th anniversary of the Imperial House of Romanov.

Today, 4:44
Putins Kremlin helipad cost $6.4 mln

Construction of a helicopter pad for President Vladimir Putin’s Mi-8 in the Kremlin cost almost 200 million rubles (about $6.4 mln), the Kremlin chief property manager, Vladimir Kozhin, said.

Today, 3:24

Economy

Economic losses from natural disasters go out of control

Natural disasters have cost the global economy $2.5 trillion since 2000, that’s according to a UN report released on Wednesday. These figures are at least 50% higher than previous international estimates. The UN Office for Disaster Risk Reduction warned economic losses from earthquakes, floods and droughts will continue to escalate, unless businesses take action to reduce their exposure to disaster risks.

Today, 5:56
European stabilization mechanism transfers 4.2 billion Euros to Greece

European Stabilization Fund has transferred a bailout tranche of 4.2 billion euros to Greece.

Today, 0:04
Global economic crisis: what will save us?

Unending economic crisis is pushing experts to seek new possible solutions and some stick to good old remedies like the so-called world government - a common political authority for all. However, is this going to work?

Yesterday, 20:56

Reality Check

Deer rode on public bus in Pennsylvania

A white-tailed deer crashed through the windshield of a public bus in Johnstown, Pennsylvania. It was filmed by a surveillance camera. (VIDEO)

16 May, 17:43
‘Germany will not accept Eurobonds’ - President of the Ifo Institute

In a harsh rebuttal to George Soros, the President of the Ifo Institute for Economic Research Hans-Werner Sinn accused the speculator of “playing with fire” and stated that “Germany will not accept Eurobonds” in spite of the pressure from the investing community.

13 May, 11:42
'ECB's desperation is taking on epic dimensions' - Wolf Richter

In an exclusive interview with the Voice of Russia, Wolf Richter talks about the ECB's desperation, the money printing bonanza of the world's central banks and about a French finance minister who is barking at the wrong tree. Wolf Richter is the editor of Testosteronepit.com, entrepreneur, private equity specialist and the author of "Big Like: Cascade Into An Odyssey".

13 May, 11:40

Society

Moscow Kremlin Museums move to Red Square

The Moscow Kremlin Museums are moving to a new location having been offered premises in Red Square. The Director of the Moscow Kremlin Museums Yelena Gagarina says they are launching a large number of projects for International Museum Day, marked on May 18th .

Today, 10:00
Controversy behind Obama’s healthcare law

The House of Representatives has voted to repeal the Barack Obama’s healthcare law on Thursday afternoon. This marks 37th time when Republican-led House has tried to undo all or part of the legislation. This time the vote was 229 to 195 with two Democrats joining Republicans in voting for repeal. The law remains controversial three years after it was passed. To discuss the controversy behind Barack Obama’s landmark healthcare law we are joined by Kevin Zeese – Director of Come Home America and Director of Its Our Economy.

Today, 9:40
Students from 109 countries to compete for $50,000 Microsoft Imagine Cup winning prize

One hundred student teams from 109 countries are expected to compete for $50,000, $10,000 and $5,000 awards at the Microsoft Imagine Cup finals right after the 2013 St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF-2013).

Today, 9:15

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Vladimir Putin to commute by helicopter in Moscow

Yesterday, 18:15
Paws, claws and tails: animal news from around the world

Yesterday, 17:41
Moscow shows off the world's best helicopters at HeliRussia 2013

16 May, 21:02

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