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Miliband in Russia to thaw ties
LONDON (AFP) - David Miliband was starting the first visit by a British foreign secretary to Russia for five years on Sunday, seeking to mend relations damaged by the poisoning in London of a Kremlin critic.
Nations:Russia Afghanistan People:Gordon Brown Tony Blair Source:(AFP)
2009-11-01
EU leaders clear major hurdle to reform treaty
BRUSSELS (AFP) - European Union leaders on Thursday cleared a major obstacle holding up the massive Lisbon reform treaty, paving the way for a new-look EU with its first-ever president.
Nations:Luxembourg Latvia Poland Hungary Spain Czech Republic People:Tony Blair Gordon Brown Source:(AFP)
2009-10-29
Moment of truth for Obama factor in 2016 Olympic bid
COPENHAGEN, Oct 1 (Reuter) - Sport and politics converge in a potent mix on Friday with the credibility of the U.S. President on the line as International Olympic Committee (IOC) members choose the venue for the 2016 Summer Olympics.
Nations:Denmark Brazil Switzerland People:Michelle Obama Nelson Mandela Barack Obama Vladimir Putin Tony Blair Source:(Reuters)
2009-10-01
BAE faces prosecution over alleged corruption
LONDON (AFP) - Britain's Serious Fraud Office announced on Thursday that it would seek prosecution of defence equipment firm BAE Systems over alleged corruption involving contracts with European and African nations.
Nations:Tanzania Saudi Arabia Romania South Africa People:Tony Blair Source:(AFP)
2009-10-01
Obama factor looms large as lobbying for 2016 Olympics heats up
COPENHAGEN (Reuters) - The four cities bidding for the prize honor of hosting the 2016 Summer Olympics began three intensive days of lobbying on Tuesday with the Obama factor looming large ahead of Friday's vote by the IOC.
Nations:U.S. Denmark Spain Japan Brazil France People:Michelle Obama Barack Obama Vladimir Putin Tony Blair Activities:2016 Summer Olympics Source:(Reuters)
2009-09-29
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