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Give free rein to your senses in California's city by the bay The freethinking inhabitants of California's liveliest city have unleashed their creativity on everything from fashion, literature and gastronomy to ... via South China Morning Post
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US calls twin expulsion from Russia 'tit for tat'
“These things get into a kind of a back and forth, and at some point everybody decides to stop.”
From correspondents in Americas, 02:32 PM IST The US has dismissed Russia's expulsion of two US military officials as a 'tit for tat' move by Moscow after Washington kicked out at least two Russian diplomats in ... via India eNews
Friday | Ireland.com
EU in bid to defuse Abkhazia tensions
“The visit could ... help easing tensions between Georgia and Russia”
A group of European Union foreign ministers will go to Georgia next week to try to ease tension between Georgia and Russia over the breakaway region of Abkhazia. via Ireland.com
Thursday | The Moscow Times
“These steps have significantly and unnecessarily heightened tensions in the region”
Testimonials David Mdzinarishvili/Reuters People holding posters reading "No to Russia's Fascism!" during a rally Wednesday at the Russian Embassy in Tbilisi. via The Moscow Times
Wednesday May 7 | Groong Armenian News Network
Georgia pulls out of air defense treaty with Russia
“At this stage we are not in a position to comment.”
Georgia pulls out of air defense treaty with Russia 20:33 05/ 05/ 2008 TBILISI, May 5 - Georgia has formally notified Russia that it is withdrawing from a bilateral air defense cooperation treaty, a Georgian ... via Groong Armenian News Network
Wednesday May 7 | Hotel Online
Hotel Vitale Announces Innovative Green Meeting Packages; "The Green...
“We're actively working to shift all of our meetings to eco-friendly standards”
Eager to support the growing numbers of businesses wishing to incorporate "green" principles into their corporate meetings, San Francisco's Hotel Vitale has announced a progressive new initiative that provides ... via Hotel Online
Tuesday May 6 | Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Russia, US 'sign nuclear energy deal'
“Once nuclear rivals, today nuclear partners, the US and Russia now have a framework to develop nuclear energy for peaceful purpose and to advance nuclear energy worldwide”
The United States and Russia have signed an agreement in Moscow on cooperation in the nuclear energy industry between the two former Cold War foes, a reporter at the signing said. via Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Monday May 5 | The St. Petersburg Times
Dmitry Medvedev To Be Inaugurated With Pomp
“After the inauguration, he will lead a prayer service in the Kremlin's Archangel Cathedral”
The final act in Russia's highly choreographed transition of power is set to begin Wednesday at noon. via The St. Petersburg Times
Monday May 5 | Press-Telegram
Sierra Club picks cleanest fuel savers
“Nothing beats watching the Prius' fuel-consumption display”
It's getting easier to be green, thanks to efforts by the world's automakers to reduce engine emissions and improve fuel economy. via Press-Telegram
Sunday May 4 | Thanh Nein News
“The piano and Chopin's works have kept me good company since I was young.”
World-famous pianist Dang Thai Son performs a Chopin's work at his house in Canada The Polish master struck a chord in young Son who then embarked on a lifelong musical journey. via Thanh Nein News
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