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Russian poet Yevgeny Yevtushenko attends the opening of the ...
Jul 9th, 2010
(Reuters) - Russian poet Yevgeny Yevtushenko attends the opening of the 20th International Poetry Festival in Medellín July 8, 2010. REUTERS/Fredy Amariles (COLOMBIA - Tags: ENTERTAINMENT) -
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Pentagon said on Monday it will spend $572 million to buy 30 Russian-built military helicopters that will be used by Afghan security forces. The Mi-17 helicopters will be used by Afghanistan's National Security Forces Special Mission Wing, which supports counter-terrorism, counter-narcotics and special operations mis... [Full Article]
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) - Iran's ailing economy, hit hard by international sanctions over its disputed nuclear program, was supposed to be the center of the first debate Friday between eight hopefuls running for president - but the biggest fight on stage was over the format of the debate itself. (Source: Associated Press)... [Full Article]
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) - North and South Korea have agreed to hold talks on reopening a jointly run factory complex and possibly other issues, a hopeful sign for ending deteriorating relations that comes just as China and the U.S. prepare for a summit where the North is expected to be a key topic. (Source: Associated Press)... [Full Article]