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China's defense budget to grow 11.2 pct in 2012
China said Sunday it plans to raise its defense budget by 11.2 percent to 670 billion yuan (106.4 billion U.S. dollars) in 2012.
China Boosts 2012 Military Spending
China is planning a double-digit rise in military spending this year, an increase authorities say is in line with the country's economic development and defense needs. ...
Putin Declares Victory In Russian Presidential Vote
Prime Minister Vladimir Putin has claimed victory and shed a tear after polls closed in Russia's presidential election.
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Putin Hails Vote Victory, Opponents Cry Foul
Vladimir Putin secured a third term in the Kremlin on Sunday after recording a resounding victory at Russia's presidential polls amid allegations of electoral violations. ...
Ahmadinejad's Supporters Defeated in Parliamentary Election
Iranian conservative critics of President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad have defeated his supporters in most of the parliamentary seats whose winners have been declared in the country's parliamentary election. ...
Obama: Diplomacy Top Option on Iran
President Barack Obama says the United States will use every element of its power, including military force if necessary, to prevent Iran from developing a nuclear weapon. Mr. Obama addressed the largest pro-Israel group in the United States on Sunday on the eve of his meeting with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. ...
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Indian Army Sunday successfully test fired the 290-km range BrahMos supersonic cruise missile at the Pokharan range in Jaisalmer in Rajasthan state, to operationalise the second regiment of the weapon system in service. ...
Syrian Forces Pound Rebel-held Town as Some Aid Gets Through Syrian government forces pounded the northern rebel-held town of Rastan Sunday along with several districts of the beleaguered city of Homs. Humanitarian aid reached some areas near Homs but not the battered district of Baba Amr, taken by government forces Thursday. ...
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