Iran on Thursday regretted Russia's decision to cancel an arms deal with the Islamic republic, ISNA news agency reported.

• September 24, 2010

There is no proof that Iran is working toward the creation of nuclear weapons, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Thursday, APA reports quoting RIA Novosti. However in order for UN sanctions imposed on the Islamic Republic to be lifted, Iran must prove its nuclear program has a 100% peaceful character, Lavrov told the U.S. PBS TV channel.

• September 24, 2010

The increasingly bitter dispute between China and Japan over a small group of islands in the Pacific is heightening concerns in capitals across the globe over who controls China's foreign policy.

• September 24, 2010

U.S. financial experts are praising the economic recovery in Latvia, said President Valdis Zatlers following discussions with financial and political experts during his current U.S. visit, LETA was informed by Ilze Rassa, the president's press secretary.

• September 23, 2010

Firewood is increasing in price due to higher demand caused by colder winter in 2009-2010, according to an official with the economics ministry of Estonia.

• September 23, 2010

Russia is leading the charge in the race to exploit the vast oil and gas reserves under the Arctic.

• September 23, 2010

Turkish Energy and Natural Resources Minister Taner Yıldız said Wednesday that talks with South Korea regarding the construction of a nuclear power plant, which is planned to be built in Turkey’s northern province of Sinop, are ongoing with only a few remaining issues under deliberation.

• September 23, 2010

Turkey will consult with the US on ensuring financing for its legal trade with neighboring Iran, Trade Minister Zafer Çağlayan said on Wednesday.

• September 22, 2010