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Canada Crushes Russia in World Women’s Hockey

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Canada Crushes Russia in World Women’s Hockey

11:26 09/04/2013

Canada demolished Russia 8-1 in the semifinals of the world women’s hockey championships to continue its defense of the title in a final against the United States in Ottawa.

Bout’s Defense to Complain about Prison Conditions
06:54 09/04/2013
A lawyer of Russian national Viktor Bout, who has been convicted for arms trafficking in the United States, said on Tuesday he had prepared a complaint about prison conditions.
Webster University Wins US 'Final Four' of Chess
01:41 09/04/2013
While much of the United States has been transfixed by the Final Four college basketball championships, Webster University in St. Louis has triumphed in what is known as the Final Four of chess.
US Calls on Russia, China to Ease Tensions with N. Korea
01:18 09/04/2013
US officials said Monday they have asked Russia and China – two North Korean allies – for help in getting Pyongyang to back off the escalating rhetoric and inflammatory actions that have alarmed its neighbors and prompted the Pentagon to heighten its military readiness.
Obama Opens Window for Russians to Contest Magnitsky Sanctions
00:25 09/04/2013
Russian officials who are slapped with Magnitsky Act sanctions this week may have seen their dim prospects for recourse in US courts brighten thanks to US President Barack Obama.
Moscow Hails US Decision to Delay Missile Test
15:20 08/04/2013
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday praised the US decision to postpone an intercontinental ballistic missile test in order to avoid further escalation of the conflict on the Korean Peninsula.
China Asks North Korea to Ensure Safety for Chinese Diplomats
14:07 07/04/2013
China has asked North Korea to ensure safety for its diplomats amid rising tension on the Korean peninsula, the Chinese Foreign Ministry said on Sunday.
US Delays Missile Test “to Avoid Misperception” - Media
06:20 07/04/2013
The United States has delayed an intercontinental ballistic missile test planned for next week, media reported.
Moscow Slams UN ‘Maneuvering’ on Syria Chemical Attack Probe
18:38 06/04/2013
Moscow believes the United Nations is disrupting an investigation into the alleged use of chemical weapons in Syria under pressure of “certain states,” the Russian Foreign Ministry said in a statement on Saturday.
US Asset Freeze Risks Legal Limbo for Russian Officials
01:46 06/04/2013
As if the US Magnitsky Act had not irritated Moscow enough, the controversial law could put Russian officials at loggerheads with the Kremlin as well.2
No Surprise if N. Korea Launches Missile – White House
00:25 06/04/2013
White House Spokesman Jay Carney said Friday that the United States “would not be surprised” if North Korea launches another missile.
Russia Starts Building Mediterranean Task Force
21:47 05/04/2013
Russia has begun setting up a naval task force in the Mediterranean, sending several warships from the Pacific Fleet to the region, the Defense Ministry said on Friday.
Syria Needs Negotiations to Stop ‘Massacre’ – Putin
20:26 05/04/2013
Russia is not looking to oust Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad and wants the conflicting parties to negotiate and stop the “massacre,” putting an end to the “catastrophe” in Syria, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday.1
A Small Wedding With Fries — US Couple Hitched in Vegas Diner
20:24 05/04/2013
In the US gambling and entertainment mecca of Las Vegas, couples can get married at a drive-through, at an Elvis Presley-themed chapel and on an ersatz tropical island.
Russia May Block Wikipedia Access Over Narcotics Article
20:09 05/04/2013
The Russian-language division of Wikipedia, the world’s largest free online encyclopedia, has received notification from the state media and communications watchdog Roskomnadzor that part of its content has been included on an Internet blacklist.
US, Russia Remove Nuclear Material From Czech Republic
19:29 05/04/2013
The United States and Russia have cooperated to remove enough highly enriched uranium (HEU) to make two nuclear weapons from the Czech Republic, the White House said Friday, describing the effort as part of a larger initiative to prevent nuclear terrorism.
North Korea Deploys Missiles to East Coast - Seoul
13:08 05/04/2013
North Korea has loaded two Musudan (No-dong B) intermediate range ballistic missiles (IRBM) onto mobile launchers and deployed them to an undisclosed facility on its east coast, the Yonhap news agency cited South Korean military sources as saying on Friday, raising fears it could be about to carry out a test firing.
US-Based Russian Lawyer Shrugs Off Moscow Arrest Warrant
00:36 05/04/2013
Boris Kuznetsov, a prominent Russian lawyer granted political asylum in the United States in 2008, said an arrest warrant issued for him this week by a Russian court was politically motivated.
Pentagon to Buy Russian Helicopters Despite Ban
00:36 05/04/2013
The US Department of Defense said Thursday it plans to sidestep a Congressional ban to purchase 30 helicopters from Russian state-owned defense firm Rosoboronexport, despite objections from US lawmakers who allege that the firm has equipped the Syrian government to commit brutal crimes against civilians.
‘Bellicose’ N. Korea Forcing US Hand – State Dept.
00:04 05/04/2013
The United States said Thursday that statements by the North Korean government have forced Washington to respond by boosting its military defenses.7

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