Eurasia Press & News
Criticism by the G7 group of nations of Russia’s actions in Georgia is biased and groundless, Russian officials say.
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August, 2008
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29 August
Oslo trial for Bosnia war suspect
A Bosnian-born man has pleaded not guilty in Norway’s first war crimes trial since the end of World War II.
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Iraq’s Sadr extends militia truce
Iraq’s influential Shia cleric, Moqtada Sadr, has indefinitely extended a ceasefire being observed by members of his Mehdi Army militia.
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Lebanon helicopter hit by gunfire
A Lebanese army helicopter hit by gunfire has had to make an emergency landing in the south of the country.Â
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Egypt urges end to Israel threats
Egypt has urged Israel to stop making threats against Lebanon, its foreign minister said on a visit to Beirut.
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Two Quakes Hit Western Iran
TEHRAN (FNA)- Two consecutive earthquakes measuring 5.7 and 3.5 on the Richter scale jolted the city of Dehloran in Iran’s western province of Ilam.
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Iran, Turkey Boost Educational Cooperation
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iranian and Turkish education ministers met here in Tehran on Wednesday in a bid to improve ties and enhance mutual cooperation in the field of culture and education.
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Iran Plans to Boost Crude Storage Capacity
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iran is to start construction on four 1 million barrel oil storage tanks in Kharg Island next month as part of a long term strategy to double the country’s crude reserves.
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Iran: Israel Pursuing Warmongering Approach
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad criticized Israel for not pursuing peaceful dialogue to resolve regional disputes and said it only understands the language of gun.
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Iran to Outlay $30 bln in South Pars Petrochem Project
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iran, the second largest producer of petrochemicals in the Middle East is expected to outlay close to US$30 bln in the South Pars petrochem projects, according to a senior executive in the National Iranian Petrochemical Company (NIPC).
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