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Main news of January 18

23:59 18/01/2012

A roundup of what has happened in the past 24 hours

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Femen Bares Breasts over Indian Visa Crackdown
23:04 18/01/2012
Members of the Ukrainian feminist group Femen bared their breasts once more on Wednesday, this time to protest India's crackdown on visas for sex workers at its embassies in Russia, Ukraine, Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan.
No Need to Reopen Smolensk Crash Probe - Polish Official
22:55 18/01/2012
There is no need to reopen the investigation into the April 2010 Smolensk plane crash that killed 96 members of Poland’s military and political elite, Jerzy Miller, who headed the Polish investigation commission, said on Wednesday.
Russia Warns Against Iran Attack
19:18 18/01/2012
Russia warned that an attack on Iran would be a "catastrophe" for the region and said world powers should adopt a policy of non-intervention in the Middle East and North Africa.2
Arab Spring Not Over Yet – Russia
17:39 18/01/2012
The landmark events that swept the Arab world last year are far from at an end and the international community should maintain a policy of non-intervention in the Middle East and North Africa, Russia’s foreign minister said.
Russia Warns of Iran Attack 'Catastrophe'
17:05 18/01/2012
An attack on Iran by Western powers could cause an unpredictable “chain reaction” throughout the region, Russia’s foreign minister warned.7
Egypt Dismantles Equipment at Looted Nuclear Plant Site
16:42 18/01/2012
Egyptian engineers have started dismantling equipment and machinery at a nuclear power plant construction site after looters damaged parts of the station, the Al-Masry Al-Youm daily reported.
Hitler's Mein Kampf Back in Print in Germany
16:36 18/01/2012
German weekly "Zeitungszeugen" magazine will start publishing excerpts from Adolf Hitler's "Mein Kampf" next week, a move that has already caused criticism in Germany, French daily Le Figaro reported on Wednesday.1
Ukrainian Finance Minister Resigns
15:51 18/01/2012
Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych has accepted the resignation of Finance Minister Fyodor Yaroshenko, the president’s press office reported on Wednesday, without explaining the reasons for his resignation.
Greece May Force Creditors to Take Losses
15:35 18/01/2012
Greece will consider legislation forcing private creditors to take losses on their holdings, if it fails to reach agreement in critical negotiations scheduled to resume on Wednesday, Greek Prime Minister Lucas Papademos said.1
Tons of Mustard Gas Remain Undestroyed in Libya
15:20 18/01/2012
Some 11 metric tons of lethal mustard gas, also known as sulfur mustard or yperite, remain in existence in Libya, Belgian media reported on Wednesday citing Defense Minister Pieter de Crem.
Russia Defiant on Syria ‘Arms Delivery’
14:52 18/01/2012
Russia is under no obligation to provide an explanation for a recent alleged delivery of arms to Syria, Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Wednesday.1
Russia, U.S. on Way to Visa-Free Regime – Lavrov
14:41 18/01/2012
The Russian-U.S.visa liberalization deal that was signed in November, is a step towards a visa-free regime between the two countries, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Wednesday.
S. Ossetia Opposition Leader Urges Acting Head to Transfer Power
14:22 18/01/2012
South Ossetia opposition leader Alla Dzhioyeva has urged acting president Vadim Brovtsev to hand power over to her, a statement issued by Dzhioyeva’s press service said on Wednesday.
West Wants Removal of No-Use-of-Force Statement from Syrian Resolution – Lavrov
13:24 18/01/2012
Western countries are insisting on removing the no-use of force statement from the UN resolution on Syria, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Wednesday.2
China Plans to Launch 30 Satellites in 2012
13:16 18/01/2012
China is planning to launch 21 carrier rockets with 30 satellites in 2012, the China Aerospace and Technology Corporation (CASC) said on Wednesday.
Extradited Russian Faces 142 Years Jail for Hacking
12:22 18/01/2012
A Russian citizen extradited to New York from Switzerland on Monday faces up to 142 years in prison for hacking offences, Manhattan U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara said on Tuesday.
Lavrov Skeptical Over Syrian No-Fly Zone
12:21 18/01/2012
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov expressed skepticism on Wednesday about the possible introduction of a no-fly zone in Syria being discussed in the West.
Nagorny Karabakh Meeting between Russian, Armenian, Azeri leaders
11:46 18/01/2012
The Russian, Armenian and Azerbaijani presidents are to meet to discuss the Nagorny Karabakh issue in Russia’s Black Sea resort of Sochi on January 23, the Kremlin said on Wednesday.
Costa Concordia Ship Captain Placed Under House Arrest
07:31 18/01/2012
An Italian court on Tuesday put under house arrest the captain of the Costa Concordia cruise ship that had crashed into rocks last week, the BBC reported.

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