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Andrei Ptashnikov NATO wisemen on their way to Moscow8 февраля 2010 18:06The so-called NATO wisemen arrive in Moscow on Tuesday – a visit that VOR commentator Andrei Ptashnikov hopes will add significantly to the ongoing fence-mending between the alliance and Russia. Unpleasant news for Obama5 февраля 2010 19:32Thursday brought unpleasant news for U.S. President Barack Obama. The first disappointing piece of news was people’s reaction to President Obama’s recent address to the nation, in which he summed up the results of his first year in office and outlined his further plans. U.S. special services predict al-Qaeda’s new strike4 февраля 2010 18:21Special hearings, which focused on the growing threat to the USA’s security, are over now at the Senate Intelligence Committee of the U.S. Congress. These were open hearings, which came as a surprise for many people in America. Usually, when it comes to the USA’s security, closed-door hearings are organized, which is quite reasonable. New budget for new Pentagon strategy3 февраля 2010 18:07US Defense Secretary Robert Gates unveiled a budget Monday that seeks to gear Pentagon spending toward today's threats. It is remarkable that Gates gathered reporters the same day US President Barack Obama was submitting the 2011 federal budget draft to the Congress for consideration. And this is not a coincidence. Obama presents 2011 federal budget2 февраля 2010 18:41American President Barack Obama has submitted a draft federal budget for 2011 to Congress for approval. Some people may wonder why such a hurry when 2010 has barely begun. Iran promises surprises regarding its nuclear program and defense29 января 2010 16:51Some announcements have been made by the Iranian authorities concerning its nuclear program. Tehran is promising ‘surprises’. The time Iran’s leaders have chosen to announce their new decisions is worth a special discussion. In the beginning of February Iran marks an anniversary of the 1979 Liberty Revolution. US President reports to his nation28 января 2010 17:27US president Barack Obama delivered his first State-of-the-Union address in Washington DC on Wednesday. Speaking about the forthcoming state of the Union address of Barack Obama in one of our programs two days ago, we tried to forecast what the US President was going to talk about. Our forecast turned out to be mainly correct. US President to report on his actions26 января 2010 17:30United States President Barack Obama will deliver his annual State of the Union Address on January 27 th to focus on the current situation in the country. The president’s message to the Congress, the Ministers and high-ranking guests will be aired by several Central American TV channels, what is rather unusual. Russia and NATO promote cooperation25 января 2010 17:57Two important events that will be held shortly should promote cooperation between Russia and NATO significantly. The first event is the meeting of the Russia-NATO council at the level of chiefs of staffs of the armed forces of the 28 members of the alliance and Russia in Brussels on Tuesday. Al Qaeda remains top threat to U.S.22 января 2010 20:20Chief of the American Federal Bureau of Investigation Robert Mueller fears the threat of a terrorist attack against the U.S. is becoming more worrisome with each passing day. The statement came in his speech to the Senate Judiciary Committee a few days ago. Al-Qaeda remains top threat to U.S.22 января 2010 16:32Chief of the American Federal Bureau of Investigation Robert Mueller fears the threat of a terrorist attack against the U.S. is becoming more worrisome with each passing day. The statement came in his speech to the Senate Judiciary Committee a few days ago. Sea piracy thriving21 января 2010 17:16The International Shipping Bureau (ISB) has issued a report on sea piracy in 2009. According to published data, pirates have attacked over 400 vessels in the past year - from supertankers to private yachts, mainly off the coast of Somalia. Barack Obama–one year in office19 января 2010 18:26On January 20 th it will be exactly one year since Barack Obama took office as new US president. Time flies very fast! When will the meeting on Iran be held?15 января 2010 16:43The meeting of the six international mediators on Iran's nuclear program set for January 16 th in New York was suddenly put under question. Information provided by different sources about whether the meeting will be held, varies. Clinton’s Asia-Pacific tour – no joy-ride13 января 2010 15:52US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has set off to the countries of the Asia-Pacific region. Clinton’s first visit may be described as leaving cold Washington for warm Hawaii. Russia and the US in 200930 декабря 2009 15:54Traditionally, each country sums up the results of the outgoing year in external and domestic policy, including bilateral ties with other states. The first thing to remember is the meeting of US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov at the beginning of 2009. Iranian issue – no solution in sight29 декабря 2009 16:39The situation linked to the Iranian nuclear issue has once again worsened in the past months of the outgoing year. No solution has been found yet, and most likely, there is little chance of solving it in the coming year. Welcome Christmas gift for Barack Obama25 декабря 2009 15:06According to reports from Washington, the US Senate has approved the White House-submitted bill on reforming the national public health system. Barack Obama has been quite consistent in redeeming his election pledges. The Obama Administration got down to drafting the law in question shortly after coming to power in January this year. Christian world celebrates Christmas24 декабря 2009 15:48Today is the day before Christmas Day, a widely-celebrated holiday commemorating the birth of Jesus of Nazareth. It is a culturally significant celebration for most of the Western world. Though Russia is not a Western country it is also a Christian country with most of it population being Orthodox Christians. Russia and NATO promote cooperation18 декабря 2009 16:33NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen has paid his first official visit to Russia. After taking office in August, Mr. Rasmussen is extensively travelling far and wide. In fact, it’s his duty. At present, NATO embraces almost 30 countries and several others are making bids to join the alliance. |
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