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James Marson writes: An International Monetary Fund mission arrived in Ukraine on Monday for talks before deciding whether to recommend disbursement of a fourth loan tranche desperately needed to support the recession-battered country. Negotiations are expected to be tough, with political leaders are at loggerheads in the run-up to a presidential election in January.
Oct 13, 2009 at 08:11
Moscow Times opinion: Kremlin revives Soviet-era war on dissidents Vladimir Ryzhkov: To the accompaniment of the usual official drivel about democratic values, Russia’s political regime continues to reach new heights of authoritarianism. Or more accurately, it is stooping to new lows. Having already eliminated freedoms in television, federalism and parliamentarianism, elections and the formation of multiple parties, and having established an all-powerful ruling bureaucracy, the Kremlin is now reviving one more important element of the Soviet system.
Oct 13, 2009 at 07:47
Deputy Chief of Ukraine’s Security Service, Andrei Kislinsky, has a fake higher education diploma, Education and Science Minister Ivan Vakarchuk said Monday. He quoted results of investigation by a special commission set up by the ministry to verify the authenticity of Kislinsky’s diploma. The commission found out the man had never been a student of the Taras Shevchenko University in Kiev and the diploma, which he ostensibly received there 2000.
Oct 13, 2009 at 07:44
Euro News: Yanukovych says 'it is necessary to restore law and order in our country' October 19th officially marks the beginning of Ukraine’s presidential race. Former Prime Minister and leader of the Party of Regions Viktor Yanukovych, is one candidate. In 2004 Yanukovych was declared winner in a highly-charged presidential election.
Oct 13, 2009 at 07:38
Clinton to press Russia on Iran, arms control MOSCOW (AP) — U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton plans to urge Russian leaders for "specific forms of pressure" against Iran if the regime fails to comply with international demands to prove its nuclear program is peaceful.
Oct 13, 2009 at 07:34
Schwarzenegger signs tougher anti-paparazzi law LOS ANGELES (AP) -- California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger has signed an anti-paparazzi bill making it easier to sue media outlets that use photos that invade celebrities' privacy.
Oct 13, 2009 at 01:35
LIBREVILLE, Oct 12 (Reuters) - Gabon's Constitutional Court rejected on Monday challenges launched by the opposition to Ali Ben Bongo's victory in an August presidential election, paving the way for Ben Bongo to replace his father as president.
Oct 13, 2009 at 01:32