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Russia says Bulgaria's possible backoff from energy projects understandable
Russia understands the reasons behind Bulgaria's decision to suspend the joint construction of the Burgas-Alexandroupolis pipeline and to halt the construction of the Belene Nuclear Power Plant, Russian Ambassador to Bulgaria Yuri Isakov said on Wednesday.
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Kyrgyz Experts, Politicians Voice Opposition to Constitutional Referendum Plans
Foreign diplomats and international organizations are backing a Kyrgyz provisional government decision to proceed with a constitutional referendum in late June, despite the widespread violence in southern Kyrgyzstan.
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Russian economic forum to promote new reform policies
The St Petersburg International Economic Forum, which starts on Thursday, will be used by Russian officials to promote the Kremlin's push to modernise the country's economy.
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Debt crisis hangs over EU summit
An EU leaders' summit faces the challenge of reviving economic growth while reining in the worst public debts for decades.
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Israel to ease blockade of Gaza
Israel moves to ease the land blockade of the Gaza Strip and allow more civilian goods to enter the Palestinian territory.
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Will India, China and Pakistan bid for Afghan minerals?
Following a US report about Afghanistan's valuable mineral resources, the Afghan government is gearing up to seek foreign investment and a public bid to extract these minerals is expected to start later this year.
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Turkish minister denies claims Turkish policy not interested in Central Asia
Turkey's Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoğlu said the views that Turkish foreign policy was not so interested in developments in Central Asia were baseless.
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Russia's Medvedev makes surprise visit to Chechnya
Russian President Dmitry Medvedev made a surprise visit to Chechnya on Monday after a series of attacks in the troubled North Caucasus region, where the Kremlin is struggling to contain an Islamist insurgency.
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