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AfPak situation a concern: Putin
Russian Federation Prime Minister Vladimir Putin has expressed concern over terror groups operating from within Afghanistan and Pakistan.
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China oil demand is 'astonishing'
Oil demand in China rose by an "astonishing" 28% in January compared with a year ago, the International Energy Agency says.
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Russia's Putin in India to sign arms deals worth crores
Putin will sign more than a dozen pacts amounting to 10 billion dollars, including an accord to resolve the troubled sale of a refitted Soviet-era aircraft carrier, the Admiral Gorshkov.
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Pimco chief says public finance shock may deepen
Mohamed A. El-Erian, whose company runs the world’s biggest mutual fund, says deteriorating public finances may seriously hurt the global economy.
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Yanukovych tightens grip on power in Ukraine
Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych has formed a new coalition government after rival Yulia Tymoshenko was ousted in no-confidence vote. Former Finance Minister Mykola Azarov is the new Prime Minister.
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India to sign nuclear, Gorshkov deals with Russia
India and Russia will on Friday tighten their ties by signing a slew of agreements, including an umbrella civil nuclear pact and another accord fixing the cost of the refurbished aircraft carrier Admiral Gorshkov at $2.35 billion
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Azerbaijan doubles gas sales to Russia
Azerbaijan has more than doubled its natural-gas exports to Russia, shipping up to 3 million cubic meters of gas per day to its northern neighbor.
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A bright new future for agriculture? (II)
The European Commission has just approved a genetically modified crop for cultivation in the EU, its first such decision in 12 years. Magda Stoczkiewicz says the decision flouts the public will, while Willy De Greef argues it is an important step forward.
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