March, 2008

• 18 March

  Russia to resume flights to Georgia from March 25

  MOSCOW (Reuters) – Russia, which cut passenger flights to Georgia in November 2006 amid a bitter political row, said on Tuesday it would resume civil aviation links with the Caucasus neighbor from March 25.

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• 18 March

  One in five Iraqis displaced or refugees: agency

  GENEVA (Reuters) – Nearly one in five of Iraq’s population before the U.S.-led invasion five years ago are living as internally displaced people or refugees in other countries, a global relief agency said on Tuesday.

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• 18 March

  Ukrainian U.N. police officer dies after Kosovo riots

  MITROVICA, Kosovo (Reuters) – A Ukrainian police officer serving with the United Nations in Kosovo died of injuries sustained in violent clashes with Serbs on Monday, Ukraine’s interior ministry said, confirming earlier reports.

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• 18 March

  Japan recognizes Kosovo independence from Serbia

  TOKYO (Reuters) – Japan recognized Kosovo’s independence on Tuesday, a month after the majority Albanian region declared secession from Serbia with the backing of the United States and most European Union states.

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• 18 March

  Iran concerned over human rights violations in Europe

  Iran is seriously concerned about human rights violations in Europe especially those Muslim prisoners in certain European countries, Foreign Minister Manuchehr Mottaki said here on Monday in a meeting with his Swiss counterpart Micheline Calmy-Rey.

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• 18 March

  Iran, Pakistan look to the future

  Cultural and religious affinities have linked Iran and Pakistan as to neighbors. Politically, the two countries also share common views toward many regional and international issues and the two sides have been pushing for settling regional conflicts through dialogue.

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• 18 March

  Swiss FM Meets Iran’s Top N. Negotiator

  TEHRAN (FNA)- Iran’s chief nuclear negotiator and Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) Secretary Saeed Jalili met with Switzerland’s visiting Foreign Minister Micheline Calmy-Rey here on Tuesday.

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• 18 March

  Fishery in southern Iran

  TEHRAN (FNA)- Iran’s unlimited waters in the south have provided its citizens even in the oil-rich Khuzestan province with a good opportunity to make a living through fishing.

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• 18 March

  Iranian TV Plan Marks New Ties

  TEHRAN (FNA)- Iran plans to set up a television network and has signed joint projects worth $1 billion with Bolivia – efforts that reflect a growing relationship between the two energy-rich nations.

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• 18 March

  Iran for Business with Uruguay

  TEHRAN (FNA)- Iran is showing interest in building a cement plant in Uruguay and signing an agreement with that South American nation based on the exchange of oil for rice.

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