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19.05.2012 19:07
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From G8 to NATO: ‘Russia and China may be on the same side’With Putin opting not to attend the ongoing G8 summit at Camp David and Obama passing on an upcoming APEC summit in Vladivostok, much has been made of the bilateral snub. But Russian expert Martin McCauley told RT critics have missed the plot. |
18.05.2012 21:05
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Hardcore security: US prepared to battle protesters at G8 and NATO summitsThere is no such thing as too much security when it comes to a G8 or NATO summit. And the host of both is doing so much to protect VIP guests that it seems the US is preparing for an internal war against troublesome protesters. |
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18.05.2012 20:08
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Chicago cops start preemptive arrests on the eve of NATO SummitAuthorities in Chicago are gearing up for a weekend of anti-NATO activity in the Windy City, but it's already being reported that law enforcement there might be a little too eager to begin arrests. The home of known activists was raided Wednesday. |
16.05.2012 17:35
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Obama and Medvedev to meet on sidelines of G8 summitUS President Barack Obama and Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev will have a bilateral meeting on the sidelines of a G8 summit in Camp David, according to a Russian daily newspaper. |
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10.05.2012 11:28
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Putin passes on Camp David G8 summit, will send MedvedevThe Kremlin has confirmed that Vladimir Putin will be unable to travel to the United States to take part in the upcoming G8 summit in Camp David, but will send Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev. |
13.04.2012 10:39
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Syrian opposition taunts ceasefire with mass rallyThousands are thronging the streets in Syria after opposition called for mass rallies. Fears of fresh violence are running high as reports come in suggesting the country’s fragile ceasefire has been broken after at least five protesters were killed. Arab world protests Syria unrest |
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20.03.2012 03:46
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Chicago bans anti-NATO protestsIn an attempt to try to counter Obama's tricky maneuvers to relocate the G-8 Summit to Camp David, the group of demonstrators who originally planned on protesting the G-8 summit now seeks to reschedule their protest march for the NATO summit. |
06.03.2012 01:25
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Security fears? Chicago G8 Summit canceled, relocated to Camp DavidAmid concerns over thousands of protestors descending on Chicago, Illinois for the G-8 Summit this spring, the event has been moved to the presidential compound at Camp David, Maryland, around an hour outside of Washington. |
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21.07.2011 02:52
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Russia calls for "immediate end" to Libyan conflictRussian Minister of Foreign Affairs Sergey Lavrov is holding talks with his Libyan counterpart Abdul al-Obeidi in Moscow on Wednesday in an effort to find a political solution to the ongoing war in Libya. Libyan conflict |
17.06.2011 20:10
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Moscow looking to become financial powerhouseWith powerful aftershocks of the 2008 financial crisis still rattling global markets, Russia plans to be a safe haven for investors, President Dmitry Medvedev tells economic and political leaders at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum. |
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09.06.2011 17:03
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NATO will stay in Libya as long as necessary – RasmussenNATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen has told RT that despite the growing number of casualties among civilians in Libya, NATO is staying in the country to protect its population against Gaddafi’s attacks. Libyan conflict |
08.06.2011 15:45
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Russia holding the middle ground in LibyaWith civil war raging between the rebels and forces loyal to Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi, and NATO operations looking increasingly ineffectual, Russia finds itself in a unique position for getting the warring sides to the negotiating table. |
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02.06.2011 15:01
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Medvedev to propose internet regulation rules to G8New rules intended to broaden the opportunities for authors and help users who do not violate copyright interests are to be proposed to the G8 by President Medvedev. |
Russia knock, knock, knocking on WTO’s doorFor 17 years, Russia has been in membership talks with the 153-nation World Trade Organization, and remains the only major economy still outside the organization. Moscow now says everything will be sorted out before the end of summer. |
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31.05.2011 15:32
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Gaddafi claims readiness for ceasefire as opposition rejects peace offerNATO has conducted another bombing of Tripoli hours after Colonel Gaddafi signaled he was ready to accept a ceasefire plan during talks with the South African President Jacob Zuma. The opposition has rejected a peace settlement with Gaddafi. Arab world protests Libyan conflict |
29.05.2011 05:04
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‘Victory or death for Gaddafi’ – political analystWhile the G8 leaders agreed that Russia was the "most qualified" to head mediation talks with Libya, professor Mark Almond warned that NATO appears to be intent on carrying on its military campaign until the bitter end. Libyan conflict |
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President Medvedev's news conference following the G8 Summit: full transcriptFollowing the G8 summit, Dmitry Medvedev answered questions from Russian and foreign journalists. Below is the full transcript of the news conference. |
28.05.2011 10:19
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USA and Poland revive AMD talksMissile defense plans and America's military presence in Poland have been in the spotlight as the US president wraps up his European tour with a visit to the country. |
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27.05.2011 14:23
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G8 pledges support for completion of Russia’s accession to WTOIn the final declaration of the G8 summit in Deauville, the leaders have confirmed their commitment to help Russia join the WTO by the end of the year. |
26.05.2011 15:52
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Russia tackles full plate of issues at G-8 Summit in FrancePresident Dmitry Medvedev arrived in the affluent Normandy resort of Deauville, France for a two-day summit in which turmoil in the Arab world, as well as the controversial missile defense shield will rank high on the agenda. |



















