Second Lufthansa pilots' strike looms
A four-day pilots' strike at German airline Lufthansa may yet take place, despite frantic efforts to settle the dispute through arbitration. According to Lufthansa, the trade union Cockpit doesn't want to talk.
Re-living the military mission again and again
The bodies of 3 German soldiers killed in Afghanistan on Good Friday have arrived home. For those who've seen a comrade die in battle often, the haunting memories are difficult to forget once they are back home.
Russia still hopes diplomacy to solve Iran standoff
Russia still hopes for a diplomatic solution to the standoff over Iran's nuclear programme, a deputy foreign minister said Monday, as the West steps up pressure for new sanctions against
Russia flexes its military muscles with Western airspace violations
An increase in incidents where Russian warplanes have infiltrated the sovereign airspace of EU and NATO countries is causing concern among European defense chiefs. Experts believe the Russian bear is flexing its muscles.
EU unveils improved Schengen visa application system
Around 10 million people each year receive a visa allowing entry to Europe's borderless, Schengen Area. Regulations that came into force on April 5th should streamline the process of applying for a Schengen visa.
Turkish inflation rate declines in March from 15-month high
Turkish inflation slowed in March for the first month in five, strengthening the central bank’s case for keeping interest rates at a historic low even as growth accelerates.
Putin signs key deals with Chavez
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez and Russian PM Vladimir Putin sign a series of key deals following talks in Caracas.
Factbox - Russia's ties with Venezuela: arms, energy, politics
Following are facts about relations between Venezuela and Russia: Russia is the world's second-biggest oil exporter and biggest gas producer. OPEC member Venezuela boasts Latin America's largest oil reserves and 7.9 percent
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