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US Boosts Military Presence in Jordan after Exercises

04:50 22/06/2013

Along US with missiles and fighter jets, about 700 US troops will remain in Jordan after training exercises which ended this week, US President Barack Obama said in his letter to the Congress.

Obama Extends National Emergency on Russian Nuke Material
07:43 21/06/2013
US President Barack Obama has ordered a one-year extension of the US national emergency over Russian fissile material suitable for use in nuclear weapons.
Moscow Links More Nuclear Cuts to Missile Defense - Minister
15:34 20/06/2013
Russia-US strategic nuclear arms cuts cannot be pursued without also addressing missile defense systems, Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said Thursday.
Russian Press at a Glance, Thursday, June 20, 2013
09:59 20/06/2013
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Obama Nuclear Arms Pitch More About Legacy Than Russia – Analysts
01:27 20/06/2013
US President Barack Obama’s desire to pursue nuclear arms cuts with Russia offers fertile ground for cooperation with Moscow but is above all about securing an enduring security legacy, a range of experts said Wednesday.1
Berlin, Brandenburg Gate Become Icons for US Presidents
01:16 20/06/2013
From Obama to Kennedy, summertime in Germany has become a popular place for several American presidents over the past 50 years.
Russia Skeptical Over Obama’s New Nuclear Reduction Proposal
21:09 19/06/2013
Russian officials on Wednesday expressed doubts over new nuclear arms reductions proposed by US President Barack Obama in light of US global missile defense plans and attempts by other counties to boost their nuclear arsenals.
Obama Urges Further US-Russian Nuclear Cuts
19:27 19/06/2013
US President Barack Obama proposed on Wednesday to cut another one-third of US and Russian nuclear arsenals, stressing that it was possible to ensure a strong deterrent while also limiting nuclear weapons.
US Lawmakers Put Brakes on Russia START Nuclear Pact
20:29 18/06/2013
US lawmakers have imposed new conditions the administration of President Barack Obama would need to meet before the United States can fulfill its obligations under the 2010 START nuclear arms reduction agreement with Russia, recently-approved legislation shows.
Russian Press at a Glance, Tuesday, June 18, 2013
09:56 18/06/2013
A brief look at what is in the Russian papers today
Cybersecurity High on Agenda of Obama-Putin Meeting
08:26 18/06/2013
Presidents of Russia and the United States agreed during their meeting on Monday on “landmark steps” to improve cybersecurity, including establishing a communications link to exchange information about computer incidents of national security concern.
Putin, Obama Optimistic About Future of Iran Nuclear Talks
02:08 18/06/2013
The Russian and US presidents share “cautious optimism” about the future of talks on the Iranian nuclear program under Iran's newly elected president, Hassan Rouhani.
Russia, US to Boost Cooperation in Countering Terrorism
01:25 18/06/2013
Russia and the United States will intensify their cooperation in countering terrorism, including information exchange and joint counter-terrorism operations, the leaders of the two countries said in a joint statement on Monday.
Putin, Obama Admit Split on Syria But Pledge Cooperation
01:13 18/06/2013
Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Barack Obama admitted Monday they disagreed on how to respond to the civil war in Syria but said they are both committed to ending the violence that has ravaged the country over the past two years.1
Putin, Obama Start Talks on G8 Summit Sidelines
22:15 17/06/2013
The Russian and US presidents started their discussion on Monday on the sidelines of the G8 summit in Northern Ireland set to focus on the Syrian crisis.
US Senator Fuels Gas Export Battle with Russia
20:56 17/06/2013
An outspoken US senator on energy issues on Monday urged the United States to speed up natural gas exports to counter what he called Russia’s dominance on European energy markets.
Putin Expected to Question Obama Over Backing Syrian Rebels
20:40 17/06/2013
Russian President Vladimir Putin is expected to discuss the Syrian civil war with his US counterpart, Barack Obama, at the G8 summit in Northern Ireland, days after Washington said it would provide military support to Syria’s armed opposition.
Pentagon Signs New Russian Helicopter Deal
16:49 17/06/2013
Russia and the United States have signed a contract for the delivery of Russian Mi-17 helicopters for the Afghan army, a Russian government agency said Monday.
Britain and US Spied on Medvedev in 2009 - Newspaper Report
12:12 17/06/2013
United States intelligence officers based in Britain allegedly spied on then-Russian President Dmitry Medvedev during his participation in the 2009 G20 summit in London when he met with US President Barack Obama for the first time, according to documents leaked by whistle-blower Edward Snowden.
Russian Press at a Glance, Monday, June 17, 2013
10:20 17/06/2013
A brief look at what is in the Russian papers today

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