The Russian government has partially lifted a ban on grain exports from the country, which is introduced from 15 August to 31 December 2010, allowed to export grain in the framework of international treaties of Russia to provide humanitarian assistance and even in some cases, reports «GHN»....
Hamas gunmen killed four Israeli civilians - all residents of Bet Haggai - in their car at the Beni Naim junction near Kiryat Arba Tuesday night, Aug. 31. They are identified as Yitzhak (47) and Tali (45) Ames, parents of six and Cochava Even Haim (37) and Avishai Schindler (34) who were expecting their...
CNN. Fresh off a major speech on Iraq, President Obama on Wednesday turns his attention to the extremely difficult task of trying to broker Mideast peace, with his special envoy declaring there is a "window of opportunity" for Israeli and Palestinian leaders to achieve an historic deal within...
First Deputy Minister of Education and Science of Georgia, Koka Seperteladze and the Head of National Center for Education Quality Assurance, David Kereselidze held a briefing. New law on Education Quality Assurance will enter into force from September 1st, 2010. Amendments will also be made in the law...
The Armenian armed forces crossed the contact line in the Chayli village of the Tartar region yesterday in an attempt to sabotage Azerbaijani soldiers. The Azerbaijani forces repelled the Armenian attack. Three Armenian soldiers died and several more were injured. Two Azerbaijani soldiers - Vugar...
The fluctuation of prices on consumer goods has been regulated - after the sudden growth of prices on wheat the economic situation is under the control of the government. These statements were made at the meeting of the president with the Prime Minister Nika Gilauri and the Minister of Agriculture,...
September the 1st is the day of Unity of Georgia. The date was officially announced by the president of Georgia Mikheil Saakashvili two years ago, after the Georgia-Russia August war. On that day, hundreds of thousands of Georgians made a live chain throughout Georgia. In every city, on central...
US President Barack Obama on Tuesday declared an end to the US combat mission in Iraq, more than seven years after the US-led invasion of the Middle Eastern country, dpa reported. In live address from the White House less than two weeks after the last US combat brigade left Iraq, Obama said it was...
Minister of Education of Georgia Mr. Dimitri Shashkini and the head of the National Assessment and Examination Centre, Maia Miminoshvili reported the results of the teachers` certification exams at the special briefing today, said GHN. Over 10,000 applicants passed tests and 6057 of them passed two...
A.A . Turkey's transportation minister attended a ceremony in Istanbul to welcome Balkan Express which returned to Turkey after visiting Bulgaria, Romania, Serbia, Hungary, Croatia, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Kosovo, Macedonia and Greece initiated jointly by Turkish Radio and Television Corporation (TRT)...
Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych has congratulated Ukrainians on the occasion of Ukraine's Independence Day, informs GHN referring to UKRINFORM. "Nineteen years ago, we accepted the challenge of fate with great hope and faith, and we chose the path of creating and developing our...
Lars H. Thunell, the Executive Vice President of IFC is visiting Georgia. The head of one of the largest finance organizations will hold meetings with Georgia prime minister and other authorities as well as the non-governmental organizations and the representatives of private sector. The key...
CNN. In 1994, on the eve of his trip to North Korea to persuade Kim Il Sung to negotiate with the Clinton administration over its nuclear program, Jimmy Carter had a series of briefings at the State Department. After several hours, Carter looked around the room at the group of diplomats assembled...
CNN.Concerned about rising food prices, a poor harvest and the onset of winter after violent ethnic conflict, the United Nations is ramping up food operations in Kyrgyzstan. "Donor response has so far been very positive -- for which we are extremely grateful," said Carl Paulsson, who heads...
140 disabled children have left for Ureki seaside resort, where they will stay for 12 days. Tbilisi municipal government has completely sponsored the holidays of the disabled children. Along with intensive activities, the children will be provided medical-re-creative service. Municipal authorities...
