A vast cocaine trafficking ring from South America to Russia has been dismantled in the region of Krasnodar (in southern Russia), the press service of the local branch of the Russian security services (FSB) indicated.
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Bin Laden’s Death Puts Renewed Spotlight on Islamic Terror Groups
The death of Osama bin Laden has refocused attention on Islamic extremist groups throughout Latin America and the Caribbean. The death of Osama bin Laden has refocused attention on Islamic extremist groups throughout Latin America and the Caribbean. From Ciudad del Este, Paraguay — nicknamed “contraband capital of Latin America” — to Port of Spain, capital of Trinidad and Tobago,…
Middle East Revolutions Undermine al-Qaida, Iran
Al-Qaida and Iran are the biggest losers in the wave of reform sweeping North Africa and the Middle East...
Russia and Qatar Win Bids to Host 2018 and 2022 World Cups
Russia’s leaders celebrated effusively after the country won the right to host the soccer World Cup in 2018.
US Defense Chiefs Warns Latin American Nations On Iran Cooperation
Latin American nations need to be cautious with Iran and its motives when negotiating development of their nuclear capacities...
Chilean President Offers Help to China’s Trapped Miners
Chilean President Sebastian Piñera offered to help China with its latest mining disaster as he began a trip to London on 16 October...
China: Sharpening Skills
SWAT members of the Beijing Municipal Public Security Bureau use a step ladder to smash the window of a hijacked bus during a joint anti-terrorism and riot control drill with a special unit of China’s paramilitary police force at a training ground on the outskirts of Beijing in September 2010.
Brazil Signs On To UN Sanctions Against Iran
Brazil Tuesday signed on to UN sanctions against Iran despite misgivings over the measures following its efforts to negotiate a nuclear-swap deal with the Islamic state.
Russia keen on civil nuclear collaboration with Colombia
Russia wants to collaborate with Colombia over civil nuclear energy, the Russian minister of foreign affairs said Tuesday, after meeting with his Colombian counterpart in Moscow.
Lavrov Defends Russia Arms Sales To Latin America
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has defended his country's sale of weapons in Latin America, saying that the sales had increased in recent years but still trailed US sales in the region.
Iranian Cabinet Nominee Wanted In Argentine Attack
The man Iran's president has named to be defense minister is wanted in the 1994 bombing of a Jewish cultural center in Buenos Aires, and his nomination drew an outcry Friday from Argentina and Jewish groups.
Brazil To Question Iran’s Nuclear Aims When Ahmadinejad Visits
Brazil is expecting a visit this year by Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad and will question him over Tehran's nuclear program, an aide to President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva.