The presence of India and other key regional powers on the Security Council starting this week gives the U.N.'s most powerful body more credibility and legitimacy because it now reflects the world in the 21st century, India's U.N. ambassador

• January 5, 2011

The first leader of independent Belarus is calling for sanctions against his successor, Alexander Lukashenko.  

• January 5, 2011

The Polish president's visit to Russia on the anniversary of last year's deadly plane crash depends on how the two states proceed with the investigation into causes of the tragedy, an adviser said

• January 5, 2011

One of five opposition presidential candidates arrested in Belarus following a post-election crackdown two weeks ago has been released. Meanwhile, the country faces criticism for closing its OSCE office.

• January 4, 2011

Iran has invited Russia, China, the European Union and its allies among the Arab and developing world to tour its nuclear sites, in an apparent move to gain support ahead of a new round of talks with six world powers.

• January 4, 2011

Chinese scientists have mastered the technology for reprocessing fuel from nuclear power plants, potentially boosting the supplies of carbon-free electricity to keep the country’s economy booming, state television reported yesterday.

• January 4, 2011

Estonia starts the new year with a new currency and aspirations for greater integration with Europe though the switch, coming after a troublous year for the euro zone and the euro, calls into question the wisdom and timing of Estonia's membership.

• January 4, 2011

Turkey made its imprint as one of the most influential countries not only on 2010, but on the first decade of the third millennium.

• January 3, 2011