http://www.mail.com/in-en/people/542846-victoria-nuland.html Mail.com - the best personalized free web-based Email en en http://sec-s.uicdn.com/mail.com/2.28/img/mailcom_logo_rss.png http://www.mail.com/in-en/people/542846-victoria-nuland.html http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/world/2007944-russia-to-file-case-vote-monitoring-group.html MOSCOW (AP) — Russia's Justice Ministry says it is filing a legal case against the country's only independent elections monitoring group for allegedly failing to register as a foreign agent. Under a law passed last year, any non-governmental organization that receives foreign funding and is deemed to be involved in political activities must register as a ... Tue, 09 Apr 2013 14:07:19 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/world/2007944-russia-to-file-case-vote-monitoring-group.html 2013-04-09T14:07:19Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/world/2000326-nkorea-warns-embassies-guarantee-safety.html MOSCOW (AP) — North Korea has warned diplomats in Pyongyang that it can't guarantee the safety of embassies in the event of a conflict and suggested they may want to evacuate their staff, Russia's top diplomat said Friday. Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov is demanding an explanation from the North Koreans — asking whether the warning is an order to evacuate... Sat, 06 Apr 2013 01:41:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/world/2000326-nkorea-warns-embassies-guarantee-safety.html 2013-04-06T01:41:00Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/world/1999906-nkorea-aggression-strengthen-us-china-bond.html WASHINGTON (AP) — North Korea's latest outburst of nuclear and military threats has given the U.S. a rare opportunity to build bridges with China — a potential silver lining to the simmering crisis that could revitalize the Obama administration's flagging policy pivot to Asia. The architect of the administration's Asia policy described a subtle change in ... Fri, 05 Apr 2013 07:27:37 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/world/1999906-nkorea-aggression-strengthen-us-china-bond.html 2013-04-05T07:27:37Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/world/1992318-nkorea-refuses-to-skoreans-enter-joint-factory.html PAJU, South Korea (AP) — In past deadly confrontations between North and South Korea, a jointly operated industrial park stayed open, churning out goods. But in the latest sign that North Korea's warlike stance toward South Korea and the United States is moving from words to action, the North on Wednesday barred South Korean managers and trucks delivering... Wed, 03 Apr 2013 18:47:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/world/1992318-nkorea-refuses-to-skoreans-enter-joint-factory.html 2013-04-03T18:47:00Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/world/1992908-egypt-steps-up-campaign-tv-satirist.html CAIRO (AP) — Egyptian authorities on Tuesday stepped up a campaign against a popular TV comedian accused of insulting the president, threatening to revoke the license of a private TV station that airs his weekly program and angrily dismissing U.S. criticism of legal proceedings against him. The satirist, Bassem Youssef, was questioned by state prosecutors... Tue, 02 Apr 2013 22:12:32 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/world/1992908-egypt-steps-up-campaign-tv-satirist.html 2013-04-02T22:12:32Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/world/1991596-us-blasts-arrest-warrant-egypt-satirist.html CAIRO (AP) — The U.S. State Department said Monday that arrest warrants and the investigation of a popular Egyptian satirist and other critics of Egypt's Islamist president highlight a "disturbing trend" of growing restrictions on freedom of expression in the country. The strongly worded statement by U.S. State Department spokeswoman Victoria Nuland Monda... Mon, 01 Apr 2013 22:14:48 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/world/1991596-us-blasts-arrest-warrant-egypt-satirist.html 2013-04-01T22:14:48Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/world/1990456-c-african-republic-coup-leader-adds-to-roles.html BANGUI, Central African Republic (AP) — Central African Republic's coup leader solidified his hold on the government Monday after announcing that he will serve as both president and defense minister, while other top posts are going to his fellow rebels. Michel Djotodia, who led the thousands of rebel fighters who overthrew longtime President Francois Bozi... Mon, 01 Apr 2013 19:56:45 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/world/1990456-c-african-republic-coup-leader-adds-to-roles.html 2013-04-01T19:56:45Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/world/1988090-russia-lashes-us-ngo-funding.html MOSCOW (AP) — Russia's foreign ministry is criticizing Washington for channeling funds to non-governmental organizations in ways that get around Russian restrictions. The complaint Saturday by ministry spokesman Alexander Lukashevich follows U.S. State Department spokeswoman Victoria Nuland's characterization of recent searches of Russian NGOs as a "witch... Sat, 30 Mar 2013 09:37:23 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/world/1988090-russia-lashes-us-ngo-funding.html 2013-03-30T09:37:23Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/world/1986668-protest-clashes-cairo-2-egyptian-cities.html ALEXANDRIA, Egypt (AP) — Clashes erupted Friday in two cities in northern Egypt, and protesters rallied in Cairo in the latest demonstrations against Egypt's Islamist President Mohammed Morsi, who claims the recent wave of anti-government unrest is the work of conspirators. In the Mediterranean city of Alexandria, hundreds of unidentified assailants threw... Fri, 29 Mar 2013 21:15:08 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/world/1986668-protest-clashes-cairo-2-egyptian-cities.html 2013-03-29T21:15:08Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/world/1984154-mortar-shells-strike-damascus-killing-10.html BEIRUT (AP) — Mortar shells crashed into an outdoor cafe at Damascus University on Thursday, killing at least 10 students in the deadliest of a rising number of mortar attacks in the heart of the Syrian capital. The strikes have escalated as rebels fighting to topple President Bashar Assad try to enter the city, terrifying civilians whose support the oppo... Thu, 28 Mar 2013 19:54:51 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/world/1984154-mortar-shells-strike-damascus-killing-10.html 2013-03-28T19:54:51Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/world/1984230-putin-raids-ngos-to-check-foreign-funding.html MOSCOW (AP) — Russian authorities are raiding non-governmental organizations to make sure they comply with a law intended to stem foreign meddling in Russian politics, President Vladimir Putin said Thursday. Activists have criticized the sweeping searches of as many as 2,000 NGOs across the country as an attempt by the Kremlin to intimidate its critics. F... Thu, 28 Mar 2013 19:39:53 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/world/1984230-putin-raids-ngos-to-check-foreign-funding.html 2013-03-28T19:39:53Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/world/1977638-c-african-republic-president-flees-to-cameroon.html JOHANNESBURG (AP) — The president of the Central African Republic fled the country for Cameroon after rebels overran the capital of the impoverished nation long wracked by rebellions. South Africa said Monday that 13 of its soldiers were killed in fighting with rebels, prompting criticism about why its forces had intervened in such a volatile conflict. Ou... Mon, 25 Mar 2013 23:50:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/world/1977638-c-african-republic-president-flees-to-cameroon.html 2013-03-25T23:50:00Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/world/1976204-c-african-republic-president-overthrown-rebels.html BANGUI, Central African Republic (AP) — Rebels overthrew Central African Republic's president of a decade on Sunday, seizing the presidential palace and declaring that the desperately poor country has "opened a new page in its history." The country's president fled the capital, while extra French troops moved to secure the airport, officials said. The reb... Mon, 25 Mar 2013 02:57:36 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/world/1976204-c-african-republic-president-overthrown-rebels.html 2013-03-25T02:57:36Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/world/1974946-lebanese-president-accepts-premiers-resignation.html BEIRUT (AP) — Lebanon's president on Saturday asked the outgoing prime minister to stay on in a caretaking role, opening the way for what is expected to be prolonged political jockeying as parliamentary blocs try to build a majority coalition to form a new government. Prime Minister Najib Mikati's abrupt departure has plunged the nation into uncertainty a... Sat, 23 Mar 2013 14:14:19 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/world/1974946-lebanese-president-accepts-premiers-resignation.html 2013-03-23T14:14:19Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/world/1969436-kurdish-rebel-leader-calls-historic-truce.html ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — In a major step toward ending one of the world's longest, bloodiest insurgencies, the Kurds' jailed rebel leader called Thursday for a "new era" of peace that includes an immediate cease-fire and the withdrawal of thousands of his fighters from Turkey. Abdullah Ocalan's rebel group, the Kurdistan Workers' Party, or PKK, has been wagi... Thu, 21 Mar 2013 19:50:55 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/world/1969436-kurdish-rebel-leader-calls-historic-truce.html 2013-03-21T19:50:55Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/world/1965608-congo-warlord-bosco-ntaganda-remains-us-embassy.html KIGALI, Rwanda (AP) — Wanted on an international warrant for alleged war crimes, Congolese warlord Bosco Ntaganda lived openly in Congo for years, playing tennis at exclusive clubs and dining at lakeside restaurants in full view of foreign diplomats and U.N. peacekeepers. That all ended when the 39-year-old known as "The Terminator" suddenly turned himsel... Tue, 19 Mar 2013 20:22:33 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/world/1965608-congo-warlord-bosco-ntaganda-remains-us-embassy.html 2013-03-19T20:22:33Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/world/1961992-syrian-opposition-elects-interim-prime-minister.html ISTANBUL (AP) — Syria's opposition coalition early Tuesday elected a little-known American-educated IT manager and Islamic activist to head an interim government to administer areas seized by rebel forces from President Bashar Assad's troops. Ghassan Hitto received 35 votes out of 48 ballots cast by the opposition Syrian National Coalition's 63 active mem... Tue, 19 Mar 2013 06:12:27 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/world/1961992-syrian-opposition-elects-interim-prime-minister.html 2013-03-19T06:12:27Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/world/1962666-us-congo-warlord-ntaganda-turns.html KIGALI, Rwanda (AP) — A Congolese warlord accused of conscripting child soldiers who had lived as an international fugitive for years surrendered to the United States Embassy in Rwanda on Monday and asked to be transferred to the International Criminal Court, a U.S. State Department spokeswoman said. The move marks a major advance in efforts to prosecute ... Mon, 18 Mar 2013 18:56:07 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/world/1962666-us-congo-warlord-ntaganda-turns.html 2013-03-18T18:56:07Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/world/1962762-us-with-france-uk-arming-syrias-rebels.html WASHINGTON (AP) — The Obama administration lent its support Monday to British and French plans to arm Syria's rebels, saying it wouldn't stand in the way of any country seeking to rebalance the fight against an Assad regime supported by Russia, Iran and Hezbollah. Secretary of State John Kerry said the longer Syria's two-year civil war goes on, the greate... Mon, 18 Mar 2013 18:53:45 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/world/1962762-us-with-france-uk-arming-syrias-rebels.html 2013-03-18T18:53:45Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/world/1956792-nigeria-summons-us-official-tweets-pardon.html LAGOS, Nigeria (AP) — Nigeria's foreign ministry summoned a top U.S. diplomat Friday night over an issue of national importance — on Twitter. At dispute are two messages sent Friday by the U.S. Embassy's Twitter account critical of an unconditional pardon given to a former governor convicted on corruption charges, a man who President Goodluck Jonathan onl... Fri, 15 Mar 2013 22:09:28 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/world/1956792-nigeria-summons-us-official-tweets-pardon.html 2013-03-15T22:09:28Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/world/1955988-top-nepal-judge-head-interim-government.html KATMANDU, Nepal (AP) — Nepal's chief judge was named head of an interim government in an attempt by the Himalayan country's main political parties to cure the paralysis and infighting that have blocked elections for months. Supreme Court Chief Justice Khilraj Regmi was sworn in Thursday by President Ram Baran Yadav, and his choices of former bureaucrats M... Fri, 15 Mar 2013 00:27:29 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/world/1955988-top-nepal-judge-head-interim-government.html 2013-03-15T00:27:29Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/world/1955596-syrian-opposition-pushes-interim-government.html BEIRUT (AP) — The main Syrian opposition group is pushing to form a breakaway interim government to rein in chaotic rebel-held areas in the north. But it faces objections from within its own ranks amid fears that such a move is premature and could lead to the fragmentation of the country. The differing views will be put to the test at a two-day meeting st... Thu, 14 Mar 2013 20:58:32 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/world/1955596-syrian-opposition-pushes-interim-government.html 2013-03-14T20:58:32Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/world/1953808-rights-groups-syrian-rebels-kill-captives.html BEIRUT (AP) — Syrian rebels routinely kill captured soldiers and suspected regime informers, human rights monitors said Thursday, warning of mounting war crimes committed by those trying to topple President Bashar Assad. Reports of rebel abuses come as the Syrian opposition appears to be gaining momentum in a 2-year-old conflict that, according to the U.N... Thu, 14 Mar 2013 07:02:55 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/world/1953808-rights-groups-syrian-rebels-kill-captives.html 2013-03-14T07:02:55Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/world/1951404-us-yet-to-provide-meals-medicine-to-syrian-rebels.html WASHINGTON (AP) — The Obama administration said Wednesday it has yet to begin shipping meals and medical supplies to Syria's armed opposition, a key pledge of Secretary of State John Kerry during his first overseas trip in his new job. State Department spokeswoman Victoria Nuland said the U.S. was still in talks with the Free Syrian Army about the package... Wed, 13 Mar 2013 19:31:05 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/world/1951404-us-yet-to-provide-meals-medicine-to-syrian-rebels.html 2013-03-13T19:31:05Z