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Elections season starts in Russia

Elections season starts in Russia

Russian President Medvedev has set 4 December as the day for elections for the Russian State Duma. In a meeting with Russian political leaders in Sochi he warned against provocations connected with ethnicity during the campaign, as many Caucasians living in Mosocw and elsewhere complain of harrassment.
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29 August: Muslims in the caucasus and throughout the world have started celebrating Eid el Fitr at the end of fasting month of Ramadan. Azerbaijan President Ilham Aliev issued a special congratulatory message to Azerbaijanis (Trend)
29 August: Muslims in the caucasus and throughout the world have started celebrating Eid el Fitr at the end of fasting month of Ramadan. Azerbaijan President Ilham Aliev issued a special congratulatory message to Azerbaijanis (Trend)

29 August: Muslims in the caucasus and throughout the world have started celebrating Eid el Fitr at the end of fasting month of Ramadan. Azerbaijan President Ilham Aliev issued a special congratulatory message to Azerbaijanis (Trend)

Ramadan is a month of fasting and reflection for Muslims throughout the world. It is followed by a three day "Eid", usually a time of celebration, and for families and friuends to meet.
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EU-CAUCASUS
EU-CAUCASUS

EU-CAUCASUS

Philippe Lefort Appointed New EU Special Representative for the South Caucasus and Crisis in Georgia
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Vladimir Zhirinovsky:
Vladimir Zhirinovsky:

Vladimir Zhirinovsky:

No one will benefit from starting a war against Russia
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29 August: Russian President Dmitry Medvedev has set the date of the elections for the Russian State Duma for 4 December. The President announced the date at a meeting with the leaders of all seven registered political parties in Sochi this morning. (IRia
29 August: Russian President Dmitry Medvedev has set the date of the elections for the Russian State Duma for 4 December. The President announced the date at a meeting with the leaders of all seven registered political parties in Sochi this morning. (IRia

29 August: Russian President Dmitry Medvedev has set the date of the elections for the Russian State Duma for 4 December. The President announced the date at a meeting with the leaders of all seven registered political parties in Sochi this morning. (IRia

The meeting marked the start of the election campaign
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The Turkish government approves a historic decree to return property taken away from minority foundations 75 years ago. The decision was made on order of Prime Minister Erdogan and published in the Official Gazette on Saturday. (Hurriyet Daily News)

The Turkish government approves a historic decree to return property taken away from minority foundations 75 years ago. The decision was made on order of Prime Minister Erdogan and published in the Official Gazette on Saturday. (Hurriyet Daily News)

Minority foundations have 12 months to apply, with the Foundations Assembly set to review each case before making the final decision to return the property to its rightful owner