Chavez heads for Russia seeking political, economic deals
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez will arrive in Russia later on Thursday to meet with his Russian counterpart and sign new political and financial agreements.
// Sep. 25, 2008 - 04:58 GMT
Iran Six ministerial officials to meet in coming days
The six negotiators on the Iranian nuclear issue will meet in the coming days at the level of foreign ministries' political directors due to the postponement of ministerial talks, France's Foreign Ministry said.
// Sep. 25, 2008 - 05:39 GMT
Ukraine, Russia to hold new round of talks on Black Sea Fleet
Ukrainian and Russian delegations will hold a new round of discussions on Thursday in Kiev on the role of Russia's Crimean naval base in the Georgia conflict, the Ukrainian Foreign Ministry said.
// Sep. 25, 2008 - 06:01 GMT
Russian government to offer $20 bln liquidity to banks
Russia's Finance Ministry will hold auctions on September 30 and October 1 offering banks up to 500 billion rubles ($20 billion) in temporarily available budget funds to boost liquidity, the ministry said on Thursday.
// Sep. 25, 2008 - 07:04 GMT
NASA again postpones Atlantis trip to Hubble
The launch date for space shuttle Atlantis to service the Hubble Space Telescope has been postponed from October 10 to 14, NASA said in a statement.
// Sep. 25, 2008 - 07:13 GMT
Dmitry Medvedev visits Russian Pacific Fleet's submarine base
Russian President and Commander-In-Chief Dmitry Medvedev inspected the nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine (SSBN) Svyatoy Georgiy Pobedonosets (Saint George the Victorious).
// Sep. 25, 2008 - 07:50 GMT
Russian president seeks quicker military reform
Russia's president said Thursday that the modernization of the Armed Forces needed to move faster, with priority being given to new, advanced weaponry and improving the conditions for service personnel.
// Sep. 25, 2008 - 08:47 GMT
China defends Tibet role, condemns Dalai Lama in new report
The Chinese government, which has come under strong international criticism for its role in Tibet, released a report on Thursday denying “cultural genocide” in the province and denouncing the Dalai Lama's “lies.”
// Sep. 25, 2008 - 09:00 GMT