Iran to increase naval missions

In international waters:

Navy Commander Rear Admiral Habibollah Sayyari announces Iran’s plans to increase its presence in international waters.He said Iranian submarines will remain in international waters and their missions will continue, IRNA reported on Monday.Rear Admiral Sayyari said it is Iran’s right to be present in these waters like any other nation.

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Russia’s Internet gives election voice to opposition

Online media dictates country's news agenda:

As Russia becomes Europe’s largest Internet user, online media and blogs burst with vociferous criticism of the authorities, exposing political scandals and abuses ignored by state media. Whether it’s a Twitter poster parodying President Dmitry Medvedev or a YouTube video of Prime Minister Vladimir Putin being whistled,

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No more ‘business as usual’ with US - Pakistan

Pakistan vowed no more “business as usual” with the United States after NATO strikes killed 24 Pakistani soldiers, but stopped short Monday of threatening to break the troubled alliance altogether.

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