The Finnish Parliament approved the construction of two nuclear power plants on Thursday, the latest victory for proponents of atomic energy in Europe.

• July 2, 2010

Under the conditions, it is necessary to ask, should Turkey, just like the U.S., invade Iraq to stop terrorists’ maneuvers?

• July 2, 2010

The 11 people arrested and accused of spying for Russia have titillated the tabloids and reminded Cold War veterans of the good old days. But they won't do much damage to U.S.-Russian relations.

• July 2, 2010

Who in their right mind would want to join the euro?

• July 1, 2010

Russia has taken a big step towards the controversial creation of the world's first floating nuclear power station, putting a barge that will house the plant into the water.

• July 1, 2010

India has told the UN that the international community should remain engaged in Afghanistan for security and stability, as any development in the war-ravaged country would have an "impact" on it.

• July 1, 2010

As the global economic axis tilts towards Asia, European businesses are at risk of being left behind, according to a report by HSBC.

• July 1, 2010

Israel says it has held its first high-level meeting with Turkey, since Ankara was angered by the Gaza flotilla raid.

• July 1, 2010