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Opposition to War in Iraq Building in Central Asia
In the wake of the September 11 terrorist attacks, the United States dramatically increased security cooperation with Central Asian states, including the establishment of an American military presence in Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan.
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Russia's Medvedev to boost ties with Poland
Russian President Dmitry Medvedev was due in Poland Monday for the highest-level visit in nine years, as Moscow moves to boost cooperation with its western neighbour amid fast-thawing ties.
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Iran Claims Full Control Over Making Nuclear Fuel
Iran claimed Sunday it could now use domestically mined uranium to produce nuclear fuel, giving the country complete control over a process the West suspects is geared toward producing weapons.
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ithuania's plans for nuclear plant go into meltdown
Lithuania's year-long tendering process for the construction of a new nuclear power plant collapsed Friday following the sudden withdrawal of the leading contender.
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Hillary Clinton urges Iran to accept a nuclear deal
Hillary Clinton on Friday night renewed an offer of friendship to Iran but said the United States was "committed to defending its Gulf allies from regional threats".
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Baltic States committed to integrate with EU power grid
The implementation of a plan to integrate Baltic energy markets is a long-term objective, four governments declared after meeting with EU officials.
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Clinton Moves to Ease Tensions on Kyrgyz Base
Hoping to defuse the latest round of tensions over a strategically important American air base, Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton said Thursday that the United States would steer part of a lucrative Pentagon jet fuel contract to a newly created Kyrgyz state-owned corporation.
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Putin's spokesman rejects leaked cables on Russia
The leaked U.S. diplomatic cables that portray Russia as a virtual mafia state are "total nonsense" of doubtful authenticity, the spokesman of Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin said Thursday.
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