Sanctions against Iran should not be basis for use of force - Lavrov

Possible harsher sanctions against Iran should not pave the way for future military actions against the Islamic Republic.

// Mar. 28, 2010 - 00:15 GMT


U.K. could become Russia's major hi-tech partner - official

The U.K. could become one of Russia's leading partners in innovative technologies, the head of the country's hi-tech government corporation Rosnano told RIA Novosti.

// Mar. 28, 2010 - 00:43 GMT


Yemen urges to create Arab counterpart of EU

Yemeni President Ali Abdullah Saleh put forward an initiative to establish the union of Arab nations similar to the European Union.

// Mar. 28, 2010 - 01:23 GMT


Yemen proposes to create Arab counterpart of EU

Yemeni President Ali Abdullah Saleh put forward an initiative to establish the union of Arab nations similar to the European Union.

// Mar. 28, 2010 - 01:23 GMT


Suspected militant killed in Ingushetia

A suspected militant has been killed in a special operation near Nazran, the largest city of south Russia's Republic of Ingushetia.

// Mar. 28, 2010 - 02:08 GMT


Four militants killed in U.S. drone strike in Pakistan

A U.S. drone attack has killed at least four militants in northwestern Pakistan, near the Afghan border.

// Mar. 28, 2010 - 02:41 GMT


Mexico might face "water crisis" in coming years - president

Mexican Presdient Felipe Calderon on Sunday called on urgent measures to prevent massive water shortages that his country might face in the coming years.

// Mar. 28, 2010 - 03:19 GMT


Earth Hour saves about 3,000 mW in Moscow

About 3,000 mW of electricity were saved as Moscow went dark for an hour during the Earth Hour campaign.

// Mar. 28, 2010 - 03:51 GMT


NATO chief welcomes new Russia-U.S. nuclear arms cuts deal

The NATO chief has welcomed a new strategic arms reduction treaty, which will be signed between Russia and the United States soon.

// Mar. 28, 2010 - 04:59 GMT


Thai premier agrees to meet protest leaders

Thai Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva agreed on Sunday to meet leaders of Thailand's red-shirted protesters in a bid to ease growing tension in the country, the government-controlled MCOT TV channel reported.

// Mar. 28, 2010 - 06:34 GMT