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Uzbekistan: Next on the list of revolutions?
While uprisings across Middle East and North African countries are turning into revolutions, many ponder over the question “who is next”? What country or even region would be covered with the rebellion wave, if any.
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Russia increasingly keen to invest in Polish energy sector
Polish-Russian relations fluctuate to the rhythm of political events: from a thaw following President Dmitriy Medvedev's visit, to a cooling after the publication of the Interstate Aviation Commission [MAK] report [investigating the presidential plane crash near Smolensk last year]. Is it possible for business deals to be struck under such conditions?
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China's Hu warns Sarkozy on Libya strikes
Coalition military strikes on Libya could violate the "intention" of the UN resolution if civilians suffer, Chinese President Hu Jintao on Wednesday told visiting French leader Nicolas Sarkozy.
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IAEA suggests Japan widen exclusion zone near nuclear plant
The U.N. nuclear watchdog suggested Japan consider widening an evacuation zone around a stricken nuclear plant as French President Nicolas Sarkozy was due to arrive on Thursday, the first leader to visit since a devastating earthquake and tsunami sparked the worst nuclear crisis since Chernobyl in 1986.
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Bulgaria has potential to attract Azerbaijani investors
It is in Azerbaijan’s interest to develop cooperation with Bulgaria not only in the energy sector, but also in the sectors of agriculture, education and healthcare, where Bulgaria has broad experience, Azerbaijan’s Ambassador in Sofia Emil Kerimov told journalists, Standart newspaper reported
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Lithuania calls for open borders for Belarusians
On March 28, association Belarus Watch held discussion in the Lithuanian Seimas, dedicated to the future abolition of the visa regime between the EU and Belarus, the news agency telegraf.by reports. The event was attended by the Lithuanian politicians, the Belarusian social activists and experts, as well as representatives of various non-governmental organizations.
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UNWTO offers Japan support as nuclear crisis deepens
The UNWTO Regional Commission for Asia & the Pacific has expressed its full support for the people of Japan in the aftermath of the recent earthquake.
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US hits Belarus firm with Iran-related sanctions
The Obama administration on Tuesday slapped sanctions on a state-owned energy company in Belarus over a $500 million investment with an Iranian firm accused of contributing to Iran's suspect nuclear program.
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