Опубликовано World 12.12.2007
But Putin did not say if he would take his long-time ally up on the job offer and some analysts said they believed the powerful Russian leader had still not finally decided what role he will take when he steps down next year.
Medvedev, a 42-year-old first deputy prime minister and chairman of gas giant Gazprom is overwhelming favorite to win a March 2 presidential election after Putin this week endorsed him as his successor.
"Expressing my readiness to stand as a candidate in the presidential election, I ask him (Putin) to agree to head the government of Russia after the election of the new president," Medvedev said in a brief televised address.
Medvedev is one of Putin's most loyal lieutenants who has no political powerbase of his own.
(Read content ‘Russia’s Medvedev backs Putin to become PM (Reuters)’…)
Опубликовано World 09.12.2007
This article was written by Rym Ghazal.
In the midst of overlapping murmurs of prayers in a sea of white-cloaked worshipers, a woman’s voice interrupts the collective trance as she asks: “Are you single?”
For hundreds of years, Mecca has been the sacred meeting point of millions of Muslims from across the world. (Read content ‘Matchmakers Mine Mecca For Muslim Mates’…)
Опубликовано World 07.12.2007
Opposition leaders Benazir Bhutto and Nawaz Sharif said Monday they would draw up a list of demands that authorities must fulfill to dissuade them from boycotting Pakistan’s elections.
In a show of unity, the two former prime ministers said they agreed that the crucial Jan. 8 parliamentary elections would not be free and fair under current conditions. Pakistan has been under emergency rule for a month. (Read content ‘Ex-Pakistani PM’s To Set Election Demands’…)
Опубликовано russ 04.12.2007
Now, in our world where the competition is getting more and more severe from year to year, it is necessary to stay in fine form. The simple fact remains we are simply people, which implies that we may get sick. In addition the fear of falling sick itself is very disturbing and which I add depressing.
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Опубликовано World 29.11.2007
The drug apparently mimics the effects on the body of the only known animal Planet.
Experts say the findings might indicate genes in humans that could be targeted to increase lifespan and possibly to identify additional genes important in ageing.
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(Read content ‘College, animal planet, Health.’…)
Опубликовано World 26.11.2007
The Bangladesh government pledged Thursday to feed more than two million people left destitute by Cyclone Sidr amid warnings the country faces acute food shortages after the storm ravaged crops.
The pledge comes as officials and relief agencies struggle to get desperately needed rice, drinking water and tents to remote villages wrecked by the Nov. (Read content ‘Bangladeshis Face “Second Wave Of Death”‘…)
Опубликовано World 22.11.2007
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Опубликовано World 19.11.2007
Italian police released a photograph Monday of a man identified as the fourth suspect in the slaying of a British student in central Italy.
Police in Perugia identified the man as a Rudy Hermann, an Ivory Coast native, and said the man had been named as a suspect in the case. Italian news reports said that an international arrest warrant had been issued for Hermann, who is believed to have left Perugia. (Read content ‘New Suspect In Italy Exchange Student Slay’…)
Опубликовано World 19.11.2007
Cambodia’s U.N.-backed genocide tribunal arrested the former Khmer Rouge head of state and charged him Monday with crimes against humanity and war crimes, a spokesman said.
Khieu Samphan was the last of five senior officials of the brutal regime to be taken in custody ahead of a long-delayed genocide trial.
Police arrested Khieu Samphan, 76, at a Phnom Penh hospital where he had been undergoing treatment since Nov. (Read content ‘Ex-Khmer Rouge Head Facing Genocide Trial’…)
Опубликовано World 19.11.2007
The body of a former Washington State University basketball player was found in a dense thicket in central Brazil, police said on Monday, two weeks after he was reported missing.
Police spokesman Norton Luiz said by telephone that police found the body of Tony Harris on Sunday after an anonymous tip. Harris was playing for Universo, a professional team based in Brasilia, the country’s capital. (Read content ‘Body Of American Athlete Found In Brazil’…)
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