Sudan's Bashir plans maiden Russia trip

Sudan's President Omar al-Bashir will visit Moscow for the first time in August following an invitation from his Russian counterpart to discuss regional and international issues, the foreign minister said Monday.The announcement of Bashir's Russia visit comes days before the United States is expected to announce if it will permanently lift a 20-year trade embargo on Khartoum."President Bashir will visit Russia in the second half of August following an invitation from President Vladimir Putin," S