Russia Watch: Azeri wolves in Iranian sheep’s clothing?
Iran faces political population bomb: a young, growing and urbanized population that wants food – cheap and traditional. Iran’s population
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Europe
Russia condemns talk of arming Syria rebels
Russia’s foreign minister has condemned talk of arming the Syrian opposition, saying it is illegal under international law.Russia’s Sergei Lavrov
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Global politics shaken by social media
Italian comedian-turned-politician Beppe Grillo drew the largest vote for a single party in Italy’s election last month – despite shunning
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Bulgaria finds horsemeat in products from two meat-processing enterprises
The results of tests on the first 25 samples of products produced in Bulgaria and sent for testing for the
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Poland may pursue both nuclear and shale gas projects – PM Tusk
Poland need not choose between investments in shale gas and nuclear power as the country can develop both, PM Donald
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EU concern at Hungary’s approval of package of constitutional amendments
The amendments to the Hungarian constitution approved by parliament in Budapest on March 11 2013 “raise concerns with respect to
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EU foreign ministers split on arms to Syria
The European Union has split over whether to arm Syrian rebels, with international special envoy Lakhdar Brahimi calling again for
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EU full ban on sale of cosmetics tested on animals in force from March 11
The last deadline to phase out animal testing for cosmetic products in Europe entered into force on March 11 2013,
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Bulgaria and Macedonia in diverse commemorations of Holocaust-related anniversaries
Bulgaria held ceremonies on March 10 commemorating the 70th anniversary of the prevention of the deportation of Bulgarian Jews to
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