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02.02.2009, 05:18

Monday's press review

This Monday, Russian newspapers continue their analysis of the world economic crisis, discuss Pan-Eurasian security and touch on new developments in some of the world’s most important issues.

14.10.2010, 21:39 6 comments

Ahmadinejad makes “provocative” visit to Lebanon

Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad is on his first visit to Lebanon, a trip widely viewed as provocative.

12.05.2009, 22:14 4 comments

“The Kuril Islands are of strategic importance to Russia”

Ownership of the Kuril Islands – hotly disputed by Russia and Japan - is an issue of strategic importance for Russia since it’s the country’s access to the Pacific Ocean, says political analyst Ekaterina Koldunova.

24.11.2009, 15:31 13 comments

Japan accuses Russia of “illegal occupation”

The Japanese government has adopted a document claiming that Russia “illegally occupies the South Kuril Islands.” Russia’s Foreign Ministry has sent a letter of protest to Tokyo in response.

Kuril islands dispute
A girl cries as she is circumcised.  (Stephanie Sinclair) 26.06.2009, 20:45 17 comments

Female genital mutilation – tradition or torture?

Female genital mutilation, usually associated with Africa, the Middle East and South-East Asia, is a growing problem in Europe. Despite criticism, the barbaric practice is thriving with more immigrants coming to Europe.

10.11.2009, 18:43 8 comments

Japan brings up territorial spat, denies visas to Russian businessmen

Russian businessmen due to represent the Sakhalin region in Tokyo next week have been denied visas for Japan. Russia’s Foreign Ministry has called the move unacceptable.

Shikotan island, Kuril islands, Russia 21.05.2009, 15:58 9 comments

Calling Russia an occupier “unacceptable” Moscow tells Japan

Russia’s Foreign Ministry has called “unacceptable” the recent statement by Japan’s Prime Minister Taro Aso that “illegal occupation of Southern Kuril Islands is going on.”

11.06.2009, 19:34 7 comments

“Russia should ignore latest Japanese Kuril Islands claim”

Russia mustn’t react to Japan’s House of Representatives’ bill calling four Russian Kuril islands an “integral part” of Japan, says Natalia Stapran from Moscow State University of International Relations.

Black hawk helicopters 02.02.2010, 11:04 6 comments

Hidden agenda in US–China row over Taiwan

There is a hidden agenda in the US–China conflict over the Taiwanese arms trade, says Philip De Leon of Trade Connections International.

25.10.2010, 23:45 2 comments

Israeli soldiers await sentence for using human shield

Two Israeli soldiers are awaiting sentencing after being convicted of using a Palestinian child as a human shield during the Gaza war.

Tuesday’s press review

Published: 03 February, 2009, 06:33


This Tuesday, Russian newspapers report on China’s plans for crisis management, reveal the specifics of North Korea’s defence doctrine and explore the possibility of genocide in the Gaza Strip.

 
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