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U.S. influence wanes in Latin America

In a matter of weeks, a Russian naval squadron will arrive in the waters off Latin America. It is already getting a warm welcome from some in a region where the influence of the United States is in decline.

Nepal still a monarchy in Indian embassy website

In an era when people are accessing the Internet to get the latest information, the Indian embassy in Nepal seems left behind. Having not updated their website for at least six years, it still calls the Himalayan republic a...

Iran protests to Britain over release of terrorist

Iran on Friday protested to Britain against release of a terrorist who was involved in the 1980 attack on the Iranian Embassy in London, saying that the release will affect relations between the two countries. -IRNA

National › Gov't recruiting Visit Japan Campaign ambassadors

Sunday 12th October, 05:36 PM JST TOKYO — The Japan Tourism Agency has launched the first open recruitment for ambassadors of the government-sponsoring Visit Japan Campaign. Through the public recruitment, the government is...

China's development is no surprise: former S Korean ambassador to China

SEOUL, Oct. 12 (Xinhua) -- The reform and opening-up policy has awakened Chinese people's thousands-year-long commercial talent and caused China to bloom," said Kwon Byong-hyun, former South Korean ambassador to China, in an...

Iraq seeks to bolster ties with Jordan

Iraq is keen on cementing its ties with Jordan, which is its gateway to the world, Iraqi Ambassador in Amman Saad Hayyani said on Thursday. The Iraqi official, who referred to His Majesty King Abdullah's visit to Iraq, said it...

Iceland turns on charm for UN voters

Iceland is locked in a tight race with Austria and Turkey for two rotating seats on the Security Council that are reserved for the mostly European bloc, and the luncheon spread last week was part of its charm offensive.

Women's training programme launched

MUSCAT -- In conjunction with the Dutch Embassy, Muscat, the America-Mideast Educational and Training Service (AMIDEAST) Inc, launched a 4-month job skills training programme -- Out of a total of 120 applicants, 30 young Omani...

Consuls urged to loosen migration laws

Accra, Oct 11, GNA - Mr Akwasi Osei-Adjei, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Regional Cooperation and NEPAD on Saturday urged the global consular community to loosen harsh consular regulations that erected barriers against...

Lawyers: Hostage deal thwarted

Lawyers for two FARC rebel leaders captured in the stunning July rescue of 19 key hostages claim they had been in touch with FBI and U.S. Embassy officials to arrange a handover, but were sidestepped at the last minute.