Medvedev to discuss economic, military ties with French top officials

Russian President Dmitry Medvedev will visit France on March 1–3 in order to discuss a range of international and bilateral issues with French top officials.

// Mar. 01, 2010 - 00:17 GMT


Thousands celebrate Canada's victory in men's Olympic hockey final

Thousands of Canadian fans flooded Vancouver's streets, celebrating their team's victory over the U.S. in the final match of the men's hockey tournament at the 2010 Winter Olympics.

// Mar. 01, 2010 - 00:45 GMT


Karadzic genocide trial to resume in Hague on Monday

The trial of former Bosnian Serb leader Radovan Karadzic, accused of war crimes and genocide dating from the 1992–95 Bosnian war, will resume on Monday after a four-month suspension.

// Mar. 01, 2010 - 01:29 GMT


Vancouver Olympics over, Sochi picks up baton

The 2010 Winter Olympics were declared closed during a ceremony at BC Place Stadium in downtown Vancouver, and the baton has been passed to Sochi, where the next Winter Games will take place in 2014.

// Mar. 01, 2010 - 03:02 GMT


2010 Olympics in Vancouver

// Mar. 01, 2010 - 03:02 GMT


Chile imposes curfew in two quake-hit regions

The Chilean authorities imposed a curfew in country's central Biobio and Maule regions following the Saturday's earthquake which claimed hundreds of lives.

// Mar. 01, 2010 - 04:10 GMT


New 5.1-magnitude earthquake hits Chile

A new earthquake measuring 5.1 points on the Richter scale hit the Chilean central Biobio region in the early hours of Monday.

// Mar. 01, 2010 - 04:22 GMT


Clinton heads to Latin America for Iran, Chile talks

U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton will try to persuade Brazil to impose new sanctions against Iran over its nuclear program as part of her trip to Latin and Central America, which starts on Monday.

// Mar. 01, 2010 - 05:31 GMT


Grenades launched at south Russia freight train

Unknown assailants launched grenades at a freight train in Russia's volatile North Caucasus republic of Ingushetia, a police source said on Monday.

// Mar. 01, 2010 - 06:03 GMT


High-ranking U.S. officials to visit China in bid to improve ties

High-ranking U.S. officials will pay a visit to China on Tuesday in an attempt to improve relations worsened by President Barack Obama's meeting with Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama and arms sales to Taiwan

// Mar. 01, 2010 - 06:38 GMT