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BP accuses Russian tycoons of corporate raid attempt on TNK-BP
19:06 12/06/2008
British oil major BP said on Thursday that the Russian tycoons owning half of oil venture TNK-BP are attempting a corporate raid on the company, and that the Kremlin is failing to stop them.
At least three killed in Gaza house blast
18:08 12/06/2008
Iran slams Bush's 'irresponsible' threats over nuclear program
17:26 12/06/2008
Iran's Foreign Ministry issued a statement on Thursday calling George W. Bush's earlier comments that military action against Iran was still possible 'irresponsible.'
Czech foreign minister may quit if missile shield not approved
16:48 12/06/2008
The Czech foreign minister is threatening to resign if the country's parliament fails to ratify a deal to deploy a radar as part of the controversial U.S. missile shield, the Prague Post said on Thursday.
Hiddink tells Russian players to put Spain defeat behind them
15:44 12/06/2008
Guus Hiddink, the Russian soccer team's Dutch trainer, has told his players to forget about their 4-1 defeat to Spain and focus on making it past the group stage of Euro-2008, the team captain said.
Scolari to take over at Chelsea in record-breaking deal
15:12 12/06/2008
Luiz Felipe Scolari, the Brazilian coach whose Portugal side has made an impressive start to Euro-2008, is set to take over at Chelsea FC this summer, becoming the highest-paid manager in world football.
China plans third manned spaceflight in October
15:10 12/06/2008
Medvedev thanks Chirac for improving Franco-Russian relations
14:21 12/06/2008
President Dmitry Medvedev conferred a Russian state award on former French president Jacques Chirac on Thursday, and thanked him for his contribution to humanitarian work and to improving ties with Russia.
Russian arrested in U.S. for double-murder at Spanish villa
14:00 12/06/2008
Russia to seek UN Kosovo mission chief's dismissal
13:26 12/06/2008
Russia's Foreign Ministry issued a statement on Thursday saying the country will seek the dismissal of the United Nations' chief representative in Kosovo over his plans to end the UN mission in the province.
Bush, Merkel discuss Russia-Georgia relations
13:25 12/06/2008
A meeting between U.S. President George W. Bush Germany's chancellor on Wednesday touched on Russia-Georgia relations and the risk of instability to in region, a deputy assistant to the president told reporters.
TNK-BP's Russian shareholders start legal action against BP
12:51 12/06/2008
TNK-BP's Russian shareholders announced on Thursday the start of legal proceedings against the oil company's British co-owners, amid a series of disputes over management and strategy.
Lavrov says Russia to boost role in Sevastopol's development
12:28 12/06/2008
Russia's leadership intends to increase its contribution to the development of the Ukrainian Black Sea port city of Sevastopol, the Russian Foreign Minister said on Thursday.

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