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Syria's arms surge largely due to Russia
Syria imported nearly six times more weapons in 2007-2011 than in the previous five-year period, with Russia accounting for 72 percent of the arms supplies to President Bashar Assad’s regime, an international research institute said Monday.
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Shale Gas in Europe: Poland and Ukraine as Pioneers
The biggest and most promising European shale gas deposits are located in Poland. The EIA estimates that the Polish shale gas reserves cover more than 300 years of domestic consumption. The unconventional reserves exceed the conventional ones by the factor of 32. So far 109 licences have been granted to national and international groups in Poland. Poland imported more than 10bn cubic metres of natural gas from Russia in 2011. On top of it, coal is used for 90% of electric power generation. Therefore the political support for the development of domestic shale gas production is exemplary.
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Teck and China's Ministry of Agriculture Sign Agreement to Promote Zinc Fertilizer
Teck Resources LimitedLimited ("Teck", TSX: TCK.A and TCK.B, NYSE: TCK) and the National Agricultural Technology Extension Service Center of the Ministry of Agriculture of China (NATESC) announced today that they have signed an agreement to demonstrate and promote zinc fertilizer use in China.
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Georgian president receives Kyrgyz ministers
The Georgian President received a Kyrgyz governmental delegation led by Deputy Prime Minister Gulnara Asymbekova.
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EU and Azerbaijan develop the renewable energy sources in Azerbaijan
During the workshop a general overview of the renewable energy sector developments in the EU and Azerbaijan was presented and discussions were organized focusing on the specific topics such as economic incentives, funding mechanisms, administrative procedures for the approval of wind projects and grid access and planning. A new INOGATE project, with an important component focusing on the renewable energy and energy efficiency was also presented.
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US asked Russia to deliver ultimatum to Iran
The US has asked Russia to carry an ultimatum to the leaders of Iran, warning that upcoming six-nation talks on the Iranian nuclear program will be the "last chance" for progress before it pursues a military option, the leading Moscow daily Kommersant reported today (in Russian).
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Tajikistan, Pakistan discuss bilateral cooperation in energy
Tajikistan and Pakistan discussed the current relationship and the opportunities for further enhancing of bilateral cooperation between the two countries in the energy and industry, Asia-Plus reported with the reference to the Tajik ministry of energy and industries.
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Ukraine Seeks Role In Developing, Transporting Turkmen Gas
Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych has met with visiting Turkmen President Gurbanguly Berdymukhammedov, telling his Turkmen guest that Ukraine would like to be "fully engaged…to enhance [Turkmen natural] gas exploration and shipment."
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