Russia:Assad ready for talks, ‘fully commits’ to end violence – Lavrov

Laaska News  Feb. 8, 2012

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Syria’s President Assad has agreed to talks with the opposition and will follow the Arab League’s roadmap, increasing the number of observers in the country, even in the most hostile areas in Syria.

Norway:Breivik demands medal of honor for Norway massacre

Laaska News  Feb. 7, 2012

Anders Behring Breivik (R), 32, arrives on February 6, 2012 in court in Oslo (AFP Photo / Daniel Sannum Lauten)- RT

Anders Breivik, the Norwegian who killed 77 people last July, told a court that he deserves a medal of honor for the act, and demanded his release.

Intervention tension: UK eyes ‘failed state’ Somalia

Laaska news  Dec. 27, 2011

With the Libya campaign seen as mission accomplished, Britain reiterates it is eyeing another conflict-torn African country – Somalia. (AFP Photo / Carl de Souza)

With the Libya campaign seen as mission accomplished, Britain reiterates it is eyeing another conflict-torn African country – Somalia. The UK cites threats to its national security, but some analysts say this hides a self-interested strategic agenda.

In Libya, death and disappearance still stalk the land

Laaska news  Dec. 22, 2011

People are vanishing in broad daylight in Libya, as the country’s new rulers continue to settle accounts with their opponents. Widespread insecurity means the families of the kidnapped can do no more than hope that their loved ones are still alive.
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­Libya’s conflict is over, and the man who stood in the way of Western-style democracy is dead. Yet atrocities against Muammar Gaddafi’s loyalists continue. The images emerging from Libya are disturbing.
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A fighter of Libya’s new regime inspects a body in a field in Sirte on October 22, 2011 (AFP Photo / Philippe Desmazes)

Research on contagious bird flu strain classified

Laaska news  Dec. 22, 2011

Authorities in the United States have classified a scientific report on how the deadly H5N1 virus that spreads like wildfire among birds can also be made to go viral among humans. The decision was made on recommendation from the National Bio-Security Council.

US court backs claims of terrorism victims in Africa – VOR

Laaska news  Dec. 2, 2011

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In the United States, the Court of the Federal District of Columbia has sustained the claims against Iran and Sudan by those who have suffered in terrorist attacks in Africa. The court ruled that Iran and Sudan should pay money damages.

Lights. Camera. Faction! NATO’s pressure on war-press – RT

Laaska News Oct. 13,2011

Libyan anti-Kadhafi fighter waves the flag of the rebellion on a desert road some 30 kilometers before the eastern town of Brega (AFP Photo / Aris Messinis)
Massive civilian casualties and failure to finish the job in Libya have turned opposition to NATO’s invasion into open anger at the intervention, and at manipulation of media coverage of the conflict.

Somalia:Somali leader condemns Mogadishu suicide attack as toll rises to 70 + Related News

Laaska News Oct. 5,2011
Al-Shabaab threatens with new terrorist acts
Somali leader condemns Mogadishu suicide attack as toll rises to 70

MOGADISHU, Oct.4 (Xinhua) — Somali President Sheikh Sharif Sheikh Ahmed on Tuesday strongly condemned the deadly suicide attack against government building in Mogadishu as death toll rose to 70 while the injured numbered 150 others, officials said.

Uganda:Kampala bomber gets 25 years

Laaska News  Sept. 16,2011
By Andante Okanya and Edward Anyoli

Nsubuga and Mugisha being led to prison

AFGHAN:Taliban attacks in Kabul + Related News

Laaska News  Sept. 13,2011
Taliban fighters attack US embassy in Kabul

Victim of terrorist attack in Kabul. Photo: EPA