Viktor Yanukovich, leader of Ukraine's Party of Regions, speaks at his party's congress in Kiev on Oct. 23
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Viktor Yanukovich, leader of Ukraine's Party of Regions, speaks at his party's congress in Kiev on Oct. 23
Russia, Ukraine: Cross-Border Political Matchmaking?
November 25, 2009 1305 GMT
Former Ukrainian Prime Minister Viktor Yanukovich's presence at the United Russia party conference Nov. 21 could have political ramifications in both Russia and Ukraine. [more]
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Video Dispatch: A Prisoner Swap in Israel
November 25, 2009 0038 GMT
Rumors of a prisoner swap involving Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit are swirling in the Middle East -- as are rumors that imprisoned Fatah leader Marwan Barghouti will be included in the deal. [more]
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U.S. Naval Update Map: Nov. 24, 2009
November 24, 2009 2238 GMT
A weekly approximation of the current locations of U.S. Carrier Strike Groups and Amphibious Ready Groups, based on available open-source information. (With STRATFOR map) [more]
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Russia: Trying To Maintain a Balance in the Caucasus
November 24, 2009 2222 GMT
Russia hopes to contain Azerbaijan's rhetoric -- and military -- as negotiations between the Caucasus country and neighboring Armenia continue. [more]
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U.S.: New Unemployment Claims Drop By 35,000
November 25, 2009 1354 GMT
Seasonally adjusted new unemployment insurance claims in the United States in the week ending Nov. 21 fell to 466,000, a drop of 35,000 from the previous week, the U.S. Labor Department reported Nov. 25.
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Yemen: More Evidence Of Iranian Aid To Militants - FM
November 25, 2009 1340 GMT
Saudi Arabia: Spanish PM Meets King
November 25, 2009 1315 GMT
Kazakhstan: President To Visit Belarus
November 25, 2009 1309 GMT
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Sanctions and Strategy
November 23, 2009 2002 GMT
Sanctions satisfy the need to appear to be acting while avoiding the risks of action. [more]
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A Terrorist Trial in New York City
November 18, 2009 2153 GMT
There has been much ado about the decision to try the "Gitmo Five" in a federal court in Manhattan, but it may be the most secure civilian court in the country. [more]
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Brazil and Iran: An Unlikely Partnership
November 25, 2009 0135 GMT
Brazil will not sacrifice a relationship with the United States for a relationship with Iran. [more]
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