Russia starts delivering $1 billion arms package to Azerbaijan

MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russia has begun delivering tanks, artillery cannons and rocket launchers worth $1 billion to Azerbaijan, a Moscow-based defense group said on Tuesday, as the former Soviet republic strengthens its military readiness in the volatile South Caucasus.

reuters.com (7 hours ago)

Russia starts delivering $1 billion arms package to Azerbaijan

MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russia has begun delivering tanks, artillery cannons and rocket launchers worth $1 billion to Azerbaijan, a Moscow-based defense group said on Tuesday, as the former Soviet republic strengthens its military readiness in the volatile South Caucasus. Oil- and gas-producing Azerbaijan, where...

yahoo.com (7 hours ago)

38 countries beat UN targets to reduce hunger

Thirty-eight countries have beaten a U.N.-imposed deadline of 2015 to cut in half the proportion of hungry people. The U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization on Saturday recognized the 38 countries and urged those still working to meet the U.N. target to redouble efforts. The U.N. General Assembly in 2000...

foxnews.com (2 days ago)

Austria corruption crackdown spreading its net wide

By Michael Shields VIENNA (Reuters) - Suspicions of bribery at Austria's central bank have dragged it into a nationwide crackdown on corruption that has shaken confidence in the country's highest ranks of power and prestige. Vienna prosecutors this week charged nine people, including the deputy governor of the...

yahoo.com (4 days ago)

Austrian central banker charged in bribe case

VIENNA (Reuters) - Vienna prosecutors charged nine people, including the deputy governor of the Austrian National Bank, on Thursday over suspected bribes in banknote contracts with Azerbaijan and Syria. Wolfgang Duchatczek, 63, and the other suspects face charges of abetting breach of trust, bribery, money...

yahoo.com (5 days ago)

Austrian central banker charged in bribe case

VIENNA (Reuters) - Vienna prosecutors charged nine people, including the deputy governor of the Austrian National Bank, on Thursday over suspected bribes in banknote contracts with Azerbaijan and Syria.

reuters.com (5 days ago)

Why Azerbaijan Should Matter To America

By George Friedman, Founder and Chairman of Stratfor, a geopolitical intelligence firm

forbes.com (7 days ago)

Greek gas sale deflates amid new EU-IMF inspection

Greece's troubled privatization program suffered a blow Monday after the Russian energy giant Gazprom withdrew its interest in buying the natural gas firm DEPA, citing fears over the Greek company's future finances. The news, announced as a delegation from Greece's international creditors returned to Athens for a...

foxnews.com (8 days ago)

Tenn. lawmakers encounter Turkish protesters

NASHVILLE - Tennessee state legislators found themselves in the middle of Turkish protesters at one point during a 10-day tour of Turkey and Azerbaijan that ended last week, according to state Sen. Stacey Campfield, R-Knoxville.

knoxnews.com (9 days ago)

Why Turkey's mainstream media chose to show penguins rather than protests | Kerem Oktem

Momentous protests in Taksim Square, Istanbul, followed after police brutally crushed an environmental activist sit-in at the adjacent Gezi Park on Friday 31 May. Yet, the Turkish mainstream TV stations, including MNSBC-affiliated NTV and CNN Turk, failed to cover the protests. In terms of press freedom, Turkey...

guardian.co.uk (9 days ago)

Oscar-winning Azeri says will challenge Aliyev in presidential race

BAKU (Reuters) - An Oscar-winning screenwriter said on Friday that he would challenge President Ilham Aliyev's decade-long rule over Azerbaijan in October elections, if the opposition names him as their candidate.

reuters.com (11 days ago)

Oscar-winning Azeri says will challenge Aliyev in presidential race

By Lada Evgrashina BAKU (Reuters) - An Oscar-winning screenwriter said on Friday that he would challenge President Ilham Aliyev's decade-long rule over Azerbaijan in October elections, if the opposition names him as their candidate. Rustam Ibragimbekov's popularity would add a dash of uncertainty to polls, which are...

yahoo.com (11 days ago)

Savannah mayor, alderman say trip to Turkey was worthwhile

Savannah Mayor Edna Jackson and Alderman Tom Bordeaux say, tongue in cheek, they did not instigate the anti-government demonstrations currently occurring in Turkey during their 10-day visit there. The protests, which are drawing comparisons to the Arab Spring uprisings that occurred in Egypt and Libya, began soon...

savannahnow.com (13 days ago)

Russia Gets Avant-Garde

The canvases of Russian-born artist Nahum Tschacbasov are filled with familiar themes -- quasi-religious imagery, romantic landscapes, not-so-subtle references to being an artist. With brushstrokes reminiscent of Peter Doig and ghostly figures that echo Picasso's, the paintings evoke a pleasant feeling of deja-vu....

huffingtonpost.com (18 days ago)

Gibbs, Messina, Plouffe headline Azerbaijan trip

Vice President Joe Biden's sister Valerie Biden Owens was also listed as a speaker.

politico.com (18 days ago)

Azerbaijan's crackdown on dissent

Azeri dissenters under pressure from nervous government

bbci.co.uk (20 days ago)

Russia, Greece, Turkey, Other Central Banks Buy Gold; China’s PBOC Buying?

From GoldCore Russia, Greece, Turkey, Other Central Banks Buy Gold; China’s PBOC Buying? Today is a national holiday in the United Kingdom and the USA.  Friday’s AM fix was USD 1,385.25, EUR 1,068.95 and GBP 917.81 per ounce.  Gold climbed $5 on Friday and closed at $1,390.25/oz in London and silver closed at 22.482...

zerohedge.com (22 days ago)

Russia, Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan Bought Gold in April

foxbusiness.com (22 days ago)

Central Banks Boosted Gold Holdings in April

Russia, Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan boosted their gold holdings in April, a month that saw prices plunge to two-year lows, offering an opportunity to buy into the market at lower levels.

wsj.com (22 days ago)

Emerging markets snap up gold

RUSSIA, Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan boosted their gold reserves in April, IMF data shows, offering support for the commodity's price.

news.com.au (22 days ago)

Denmark wins Eurovision 2013 (Photos)

After an intense round of voting, Denmark won the Eurovision Song Contest 2013. The country ended the night with 281 points from the European voting.Azerbaijan got 2nd place with 234 points and Ukraine got 3rd place with 214 points...

examiner.com (24 days ago)

Gibraltar becomes Uefa's 54th member despite Spain's past objections

Gibraltar has become Uefa's 54th member nation after the European ruling body voted for its inclusion at its congress in London. There had been opposition from Spain but the Gibraltar FA won a case at the court of arbitration for sport obliging Uefa to accept the British overseas territory as a member. The Uefa...

guardian.co.uk (25 days ago)

Baku Rendering Redux: An Investigation Into Insane Architecture Images

Rendering Redux is a weekly examination of architectural rendering practices on Architizer. While many architects evaluate these images based on sheer effect, we take a more humorous approach, documenting the inconsistencies and incongruous scale figures that populate the architectural imagination. Each week, we...

gizmodo.com (26 days ago)

Russian fury over Eurovision ¿fix¿ after Azerbaijan refused to give it a SINGLE vote

Russia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov demanded answers from his Azerbaijani counterpart after the former Soviet republic gave singer Dina Garipova 'nul points'.

dailymail.co.uk (27 days ago)

VIDEO: Russia 'outrage' at Eurovision snub

A row has erupted between Russia and Azerbaijan over the Eurovision song contest, with the Russian foreign minister accusing the Azeris of vote-rigging.

bbci.co.uk (27 days ago)

Russia alleges 'outrageous' vote theft in Eurovision song contest

Azerbaijan's foreign minister, Elmar Mammadyarov, said the country's mobile phone operators reported that Russia's Dina Garipova came second in the local vote, which would have given her 10 points. However, when the announcement was made on live television, there were no points for Russia. Lavrov called it an...

oregonlive.com (28 days ago)

Russia: Eurovision snub 'outrageous'

Russia's foreign minister calls Azerbaijan's failure to award any Eurovision points to Russia "outrageous" and promises a response.

bbci.co.uk (28 days ago)

Russia angry over "stolen" Eurovision votes

BAKU/MOSCOW (Reuters) - Moscow has clashed with the European Union over human rights and with NATO over security. Now another longstanding European institution is causing anger in the Kremlin and tension between Russia and Azerbaijan: the Eurovision Song Contest.

reuters.com (28 days ago)

Russia angry over "stolen" Eurovision votes

By Lada Evgrashina and Steve Gutterman BAKU/MOSCOW (Reuters) - Moscow has clashed with the European Union over human rights and with NATO over security. Now another longstanding European institution is causing anger in the Kremlin and tension between Russia and Azerbaijan: the Eurovision Song Contest. Foreign...

yahoo.com (28 days ago)

Azerbaijan recounts Eurovision votes after awarding Russia 'nul points'

Azerbaijan's Eurovision votes have been recounted on orders from the President after they snubbed neighbour Russia.    

telegraph.co.uk (28 days ago)